Proper Officer failed to Explain Reason for Recovering Amount u/s 78 of TNGST Act before Limitation Period: Madras HC directs Refund [Read Order]
The Madras High Court directed the refund of the recovered amount as the proper officer failed to explain the reason for recovering the amount under Section 78 of Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax, 2017
Tax Liability Confirmed due to Wrong availment of ITC and and failure to reply SCN: Madras HC sets aside Order on 10% Pre-deposit [Read Order]
The Madras High Court recently overturned a Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) order, requiring a pre-deposit of 10%. The order had confirmed the tax liability based on alleged wrongful availment of Input Tax
Failure to file ITR on Grounds of Illness and Demise of CA: Madras HC Condones Delay of 927 Days [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court condoned the delay of 927 days. The court considered the failure to file the Income Tax Returns ( ITR ) on grounds of illness and subsequent  demise
Madras HC quashes I-T Assessment Order adding Rs. 16Cr Unexplained Expenditure without Providing Reasonable Time, Orders Portal Reopening [Read Order]
The Madras High Court directed the Income Tax department to open the portal for the petitioner. The bench quashed the assessment order adding Rs. 16 crores as unexplained expenditure without providing reasonable time to explain.
No GSTAT? Here’s Why Other States Should Follow Kerala’s Directive on GSTAT Appeals
In recent developments, the Kerala Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) Department has issued a directive that could significantly impact taxpayers aggrieved by decisions of the First Appellate Authority. Understanding “Kerala Model” Directive to
Excise Duty Exemption Granted to Resin Withdrawn by Notification: CESTAT Upholds Demand of Rs. 4.82 Crores Duty against DFO [Read Order]
In a recent case, the New Delhi bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) upheld the demand of Rs. 4.82 crores excise duty against Divisional Forest Officers ( DFO
Maharashtra GST Dept slaps LTIMindtree with GST Demand of Rs. 155 Cr
LTIMindtree, a tech consulting firm, is challenging a hefty tax bill of Rs 155.7 crore issued by the Maharashtra GST department. This sum includes penalties and interest charges levied on the company. The dispute stems
ICAI QRB releases Guidance Note on Non-Compliances observed during Quality Reviews – Vol.1
The Quality Review Board ( QRB ) at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) has released the First Volume of the Guidance on Non-Compliances observed during Quality Reviews, in two parts.
CESTAT Sets aside Service Tax Demand under BAS as OLSP providing service not as an Agent of Assessee [Read Order]
The Kolkata bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) set aside the demand of service tax as Overseas Logistics Service Providers ( OLSPs ) are not providing service as
AO Fails to Examine Correctness of Asian Paints’ Earning Exempt Income Expenditure Claim: ITAT deletes Disallowance u/s 14 A r.w Rule 8D [Read Order]
The Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) deleted the disallowance under Section 14A of Income Tax Act, 1961 read with Rule 8D of the Income Tax Rule, 1962 as the
ITAT Deletes disallowance of payment  made on account of Forward Contract Loss incurred towards hedging Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Loss on FCNRB Loan Account [Read Order]
The  Kolkata bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) deleted the disallowance of payment  made on account of the  Forward Contract Loss incurred towards hedging  Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Loss on the  FCNRB Loan Account. The
Where Should I Apply for GST Registration: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
GST registration is the pivotal process of acquiring a distinct identification number for businesses obligated to pay Goods and Services Tax ( GST ). Introduced in 2017, the GST has simplified indirect taxes. Prior to
No disallowance of interest expense claimed in respect of ST RRB Credit Refinance Fund of NABARD: ITAT [Read Order]
The Mumbai bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) held that no disallowance shall be made on interest expense claimed in respect of ST RRB Credit Refinance Fund of National Bank for Agriculture &
Unjust Retention of Money or Property of Another is against Fundamental Principles: Jharkhand HC directs JBVNL to Refund TDS [Read Order]
The Jharkhand High Court has held that any unjust withholding of money or property from another party goes against the fundamental principles of justice, fairness, and good conscience and directed JBVNL to refund Tax Deducted
CBDT grants Income Tax Exemption to Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission u/s 10(46) [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) has granted the Income tax exemption to Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission under Section 10(46) of Income Tax Act. The following income are exempted: Government Grants;