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  • Source for Deposits made in Demonetisation Period Substantiated: ITAT deletes addition u/s 68 of Income Tax Act [Read Order]
  • April 30, 2024
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April 29, 2024
The Supreme Court upheld the ruling by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ( NCLAT ) which upheld the disciplinary action by the National Financial Reporting Authority ( NFRA ) against auditors and audit firms dealing with major and publicly traded corporations. The Supreme Court last month dismissed an appeal brought by chartered accountant Sam […]
April 27, 2024
The Goods and Services Tax Network ( GSTN ) has announced the launch of the enhanced version of the GST portal, on 3rd May, 2024, giving taxpayers and professionals a new hope of bugless and error-free compliance of Goods and Services Tax laws. The updated portal comes with the following features: 1. News and Updates […]
April 27, 2024
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( MCA ) has issued a timely reminder regarding the deadline for filing LLP Form 11 for Limited Liability Partnerships ( LLPs ). This important form must be submitted annually, with the due date set for May 30th of each year. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free filing process, the […]


  • Business tax - Business tax deductions India - Tax deductions for business - Tax savings for businesses - taxscan
  • Unlocking Section 37(1): Understanding allowable Deduction for Business or Profession
  • April 24, 2024
  • In India, the government provides several tax deductions to companies in order to boost business growth. However, they are applicable for a specific list of expenses which are stated under Section 37 of Income Tax Act. Section 37 of Income Tax Act? Any expenditure (not being expenditure of the nature described in sections 30 to […]
  • GST - GST Law - Jurisdictional Dilemma - Proper Officer - TAXSCAN
  • Who is a ‘Proper Officer’ under GST Law: Clear you Jurisdictional Dilemma
  • April 24, 2024
  • Introduction The Goods and Service Tax Acts of both the Central and State governments empower them to appoint officers as per their requirements to administer the GST regime. Throughout various provisions, the term ‘proper officer’ is used to designate the authority responsible for dealing with cases. Therefore, it is essential to verify whether any action […]
  • GST on Ocean Freight
  • The saga of GST on Ocean Freight… Vaster than the Ocean itself!
  • April 22, 2024
  • It appears as if the taxability of Ocean Freight is a magnet of litigation under the Indian Indirect tax regime. Initially under Service Tax, ocean freight was exempt. However, the same was made subject to tax with effect from 1 June 2016 under forward charge mechanism. This led to a situation where the domestic freight […]
ITAT - ITAT Mumbai - Income tax - Demonetisation deposits - Section 68 of income tax act - taxscan
April 30, 2024

The Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) has deleted the addition under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as the source for deposits made during the demonetization period has been substantiated. The Assessee is engaged in the business of wholesale and retail trading of cloth. The year under...

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No Employer-Employee Relationship - Piramal Enterprises - Doctors to Levy FBT - ITAT - Addition - taxscan
April 30, 2024

The Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) has ruled that there exists no employer-employee relationship between Piramal Enterprises and doctors, leading to the deletion of additions under Sections 115WB(2)(d) and 115WB(2)(o) related to Fringe Benefit Tax ( FBT ). The assessee filed its fringe benefit return under Section 115WD(1) of...

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GST - GST raid - Shahjahanpur GST raid - Tractor agency fraud - Vineet Tractor Agency - taxscan
April 29, 2024
Vineet Tractor Agency in Shahjahanpur was raided by the Special Investigation Branch of GST Bareilly Zone on Friday. The investigation confirmed large-scale financial irregularities. After discovering tax evasion of Rs 1.2 crore, they deposited Rs 32 lakh and were given seven days to deposit the remaining Rs 90 lakh. The SIB (Special Investigation Branch) team arrived at the dealer's establishment at 12 noon on Friday. The mobile phones of all present individuals were confiscated, and no one was permitted to
Cenvat Credit - CESTAT - CESTAT Ahmedabad - Input Services - Manufactured Goods - taxscan
April 30, 2024

The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) held that cenvat credit can be availed when input and input services received up to place of removal of manufactured goods. The appellant is engaged in manufacture of ceramic tiles following under Central Excise Tariff heading 6908 9090. The assessee...

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Cenvat Credit - Monthly return form ER 1 - Form ER 1 - Input Services - TAXSCAN
April 30, 2024

The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) observed that the allegation of suppression of facts or wilful mis-statement will not stand when Cenvat Credit of input services are reflected in monthly return in form of ER-1. The department is of the view that the input service availed...

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  • MCA - Booklet - BE(A)WARE - Fraudulent Schemes - taxscan
  • MCA releases Booklet ‘BE(A)WARE’ on Measures to Overcome Fraudulent Schemes
  • November 16, 2022
  • The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( MCA ) has released a booklet titled “BEWARE” for the public to overcome the fraudulent schemes. There has been a surge in usage of digital modes of payment in the recent years. This gained further momentum during the Covid-19 induced lockdowns. While enhancing customer convenience, it also furthered the […]
  • GST - Crypto - CBIC - Working - Framework - TAXSCAN
  • GST on Crypto: CBIC Working on Defining Legal Framework
  • November 14, 2022
  • In a significant move, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is working on defining a legal framework for applying goods and services tax (GST) on crypto or virtual digital assets appears to be around the corner, with the working on an agenda paper on the topic. The board has been interacting with […]
  • Govt - Rupee settlement - Export - Promotion Schemes - taxscan
  • Govt allows Rupee Settlement in Export Promotion Schemes [Read Notification]
  • November 10, 2022
  • In a major relief to the exporters, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the change in the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2022  comes after the Reserve Bank of India had, on 11th July 2022, issued guidelines for the settlement of international trade in Indian rupees. Following this, the central government has made changes to […]
NCLAT - Liquidation Process - Liquidator fees - Auction of Assets - TAXSCAN
April 22, 2024
The New Delhi Bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ( NCLAT ) observed that the fees paid to Liquidator to be paid under Regulation 4(2)(b) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India ( Liquidation Process ) Regulations, 2016 on realization and distribution of proceeds from auction of assets. The counsel for the […]
IBBI - IBBI misconduct cases - case digest - IBBI regulatory actions - taxscan
April 9, 2024
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India ( IBBI ) is the regulator for overseeing insolvency proceedings and entities like Insolvency Professional Agencies ( IPA ), Insolvency Professionals (IP) and Information Utilities (IU) in India. It was established on 1 October 2016 and given statutory powers through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, which Lok Sabha […]
Failure - Liquidation Process - Failure to Provide Assistance in Liquidation Process by Insolvency Professional - taxscan
March 20, 2024
The Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board of India(IBBI) found that the Insolvency Professional(IP) failed to assist in the liquidation process and suspended the registration for 2 Years. Show Cause Notice (SCN) was issued to an Insolvency Professional (IP) registered with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Board/IBBI) and a Professional Member of the Indian Institute […]
IBBI - Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India - CIRP Regulations - CIRP - corporate insolvency resolution process - Taxscan
March 12, 2024
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has amended corporate insolvency resolution process ( CIRP ) regulations with effect from 15th day of February, 2024. Procedures for Voting: The CoC is empowered to decide the period of opening of electronic voting window with a minimum of twenty-four hours and a maximum of seven days with […]
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