REAL ESTATE SECTOR – FY 2022-23 GST UPDATES
Real estate sector is one of the major economic sectors for any country, especially India where this sector is getting the attention in the recent years. In this article we are going to discuss about GST updates in Real estate sector. Following are some of the key updates for the F.Y 2022-23 before announcement of […]
GST REFUND – FY 2022-23 UPDATES
Measures intended to facilitate trade there are following changes in Refund under GST during the F.Y 2022-23 like Transfer of CGST/IGST cash ledger balance has been allowed between ‘distinct persons’ (entities having same PAN but registered in different states, Facility has been provided for withdrawal of refund applications made under GST by the taxpayers, a […]
Clarification regarding GST rates and classification
Based on the recommendations of the GST Council in its 48th meeting held on 17th December 2022, clarifications, with reference to GST levy, related to the following are being issued through Circular No. 189 & 190 : Clarification regarding GST rates and classification of certain goods: Particular HSN/Exemption Entry GST RATE COMPENSATION CESS RAB 1702 […]
Module wise new functionalities deployed in December,2022
Various new functionalities are implemented on the GST Portal, from time to time, for GST stakeholders. These functionalities pertain to different modules such as Registration, Returns, Advance Ruling, Payment, Refund and other miscellaneous topics. PDF of Functionalities deployed for the month of December,2022 is attached herewith for your ready reference. Disclaimer: This Article is only […]
Guidelines for difference in Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed in FORM GSTR-3B as compared to reported in FORM GSTR-2A for FY 2017-18 and 2018-19
Section 16 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as “CGST Act”) provides for eligibility and conditions for availing Input Tax Credit (ITC). During the initial period of implementation of GST, during the financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19, in many cases, the suppliers have failed to furnish the correct details […]
Key recommendations of 48th GST Council meeting
GST Council recommends decriminalizing certain offences, increase in threshold of amount of tax for prosecution and reduction in amount of compounding in GST. The GST Council has inter-alia made the following recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates, measures for facilitation of trade and measures for streamlining compliances in GST: Tax rates reduction: Husk […]
Seed Funding Scheme for Startups
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) has been implemented from April 1, 2021 which gives financial help to early-stage start-ups in the form of simple access to funds, which is critical for entrepreneurs at the start of their business’s growth. You can think of the “seed” funding as part of an analogy for planting a […]
Seeks to empower the Competition Commission of India to handle anti-profiteering cases under CGST Act, 2017 with effect from 01.12.2022.
Now Competition Commission of India to examine Anti-Profiteering & CBIC amends rules related to National Anti-Profiteering Authority Any reduction in rate of tax on any supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit shall be passed on to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices. Under section 171(2) Antiprofiteering […]
The GST Tribunal is expected to be established by December 2023 and should be completely paperless.
Since the implementation of GST in July 2017, businesses have faced interpretational and technical challenges, resulting in long drawn GST litigation. In the absence of GST Appellate Tribunals, taxpayers have frequently sought relief from High Courts through writ jurisdiction. Given the caseloads, the establishment of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has been highly awaited in […]
Unicorn Startups – Rare Breed to New Normal
Dear Readers, “Startup” is often treated as a catch-all buzzword among businesses. But despite popular belief, the term isn’t just reserved for tech companies in Silicon Valley. So, what constitutes a startup? In short, they’re typically companies that tick the following boxes: a) Entity is working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes […]