October 2024 Tax Calendar Key Dates for Compliance

October 2024 Tax Calendar: Key Dates for Compliance

As Oct 2024 approaches, it’s important for businesses, professionals, and taxpayers to stay informed about their upcoming tax filing and payment deadlines. Missing these deadlines could lead to penalties and interest charges, so staying on top of your obligations is essential. Below is a comprehensive guide to all the key dates in Oct 2024. New […]

Digital transformation

From Manual to Automated: Digital Transforming Your Practice with Technology!

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the accounting profession is undergoing significant changes. Digital transformation and automation have become essential tools for accountants to remain competitive, efficient, and relevant. Embracing these advancements can streamline workflows, reduce manual errors, and free up time for more strategic tasks. But how do you get started on this journey? […]

Restoration of Archived Return Data An Important Update for Businesses

Restoration of Archived Return Data: An Important Update for Businesses

On September 24th, 2024, the government issued a new advisory regarding the archival of return data from the Common Portal. This process began as part of the data archival policy, aimed at improving the efficiency of the portal by removing data older than seven years. For example, data for July 2017 was archived on August […]

Ensuring Validity of Notices and Orders Without Digital Signatures What You Need to Know

Ensuring Validity of Notices and Orders Without Digital Signatures: What You Need to Know

Taxpayers have expressed concerns about the legitimacy of documents like show cause notices, assessment orders, and refund orders. These documents, available on the tax portal, often don’t display visible digital signatures. This has caused confusion about whether they are officially valid. An advisory issued on September 25th, 2024, addresses these concerns. It clarifies that documents […]

Ensuring Your Ledger Balance Matches with the Books - A GST Compliance Guide

Ensuring Your Ledger Balance Matches with the Books: A GST Compliance Guide

Keeping the ledger balance in sync with your books of accounts is a fundamental step to maintain GST compliance and avoid any penalties or audits. Here’s a structured process to ensure that your ledger and books reflect accurate financial data, helping you stay on top of your GST filings. 1. Monthly Reconciliation of Ledger and […]

Archival of GST Returns Data on GST Portal - What You Need to Know

Archival of GST Returns Data on GST Portal: What You Need to Know

Keeping up with tax updates is essential for every taxpayer. A new data archival policy on the GST portal could affect how long you can access your past GST returns. Let’s break down the key points and what actions you need to take. Key Update: Section 39(11) of the CGST Act, 2017 From October 1, […]

Understanding-the-Invoice-Management-System-IMS-A-Comprehensive-Update

Invoice Management System (IMS): A Comprehensive Update

With the launch of the Invoice Management System (IMS), the GST landscape is set for a major upgrade. Effective from October 1, 2024, IMS empowers taxpayers to manage invoices more efficiently, allowing you to accept, reject, or keep invoices pending. This blog dives deep into the functionalities of IMS, covering frequently asked questions (FAQs) and […]

High Quality Virtual CFO

High-Quality Virtual CFO Services: Tailored Solutions for Every Business!

In today’s fast-paced business environment, having a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on your team is crucial for maintaining financial health and ensuring long-term success. However, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) may not have the resources to hire a full-time CFO. That’s where Virtual CFO services come in, offering a cost-effective and high-quality solution tailored […]