GSTR-4 Annual Return Filing Guide for Composition Scheme – FY 2024–25:
Introduction: If you’re a taxpayer under the GST Composition Scheme, your annual compliance doesn’t end with quarterly CMP-08 filings. You must also file the GSTR-4 Annual Return—a crucial summary of your financial year’s activity. Failing to file GSTR-4 may lead to hefty penalties, even if you had no business activity. Whether you’re running a small […]
June 2025 Compliance Checklist: TDS, GST, PF, Advance Tax & More
As we enter June 2025, it’s important for businesses, startups, professionals, and accountants to stay updated with key due dates for tax payments, filings, and statutory compliance. Missing deadlines can lead to penalties, interest charges, and notices from authorities. To help you stay organized, here’s a detailed and simplified list of all important compliance deadlines […]
Free Cash Flow: The Real Strength of a Business
When most business owners talk about performance, they focus on profit. But here’s the catch: profit doesn’t always mean progress. You can show a healthy net income on paper and still run into financial trouble. The reason? You’re not watching what really matters: Free Cash Flow (FCF). In a world where businesses often grow fast […]
Late GST Return? You Can’t Be Penalized Twice, Says Madras High Court.
Introduction: If you have filed late GST return , then the penalty under GST law cannot be imposed twice for the same delay, as clarified by the Madras High Court in its recent verdict. The Court cancelled a ₹50,000 penalty imposed on a taxpayer for late filing of the annual return in the case of […]
GST on Apartment Maintenance Charges in 2025 – Everything You Need to Know
Introduction Apartment owners in India regularly pay monthly maintenance Charges to their Housing Societies or Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs). These charges cover shared services such as cleaning, security, water supply, and facility upkeep. Since the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), it has become vital for residents and societies to understand whether these […]
GST on Garden Expenses for RWAs – A Simple Guide
Maintaining green spaces in housing societies is more than a beautification task—it’s part of everyday upkeep. But when Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) spend on garden-related items, one question often comes up: Can they claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST? Some believe that such expenses fall under blocked credits as per Section 17(5)(c) of the […]
ITC on Goods Damaged, Destroyed by Fire or Stolen: Complete GST Guide 2025
Introduction Have your goods ever been lost, destroyed in a fire, or stolen during transport? Situations like these affect not just your stock, but also your tax credits. According to Section 17(5)(h) of the GST Act, you cannot claim or retain ITC on goods that are lost, stolen, destroyed, written off, or given away as […]
Sai Ram Enterprises vs DGGI: A Landmark Ruling on ITC Blocking Timelines.
Introduction: The Delhi High Court has provided much-needed clarity on ITC blocking timelines under Rule 86A of the CGST Rules, 2017. In the case of Sai Ram Enterprises v. PR. ADG, DGGI, Gurugram & Anr. [W.P.(C) 5438/2025], the Court held that restrictions on Input Tax Credit (ITC) cannot remain in force beyond one year from […]
Top 5 Sectors Driving Value Growth (2014-2024) and Outlook for the Next Decade (2024-2034)
The last 10 years (2014–2024) witnessed exponential growth across industries—led by breakthroughs in technology, healthcare, fintech, and renewable energy. Innovation and digital adoption fueled massive value creation and reshaped global markets. As we look ahead, the next decade (2024–2034) promises even greater growth potential, with sectors like AI, digital health, climate tech, and cybersecurity set […]