The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has significantly revamped its refund system, introducing a unified application form (RFD-01), enhanced document uploads, real-time tracking, and integration with PFMS for faster disbursements. This blog details these crucial updates, explaining how they streamline the refund process for taxpayers, promote transparency, and minimize delays, ensuring timely receipt of their legitimate refunds.

Indian multiplex chains are lobbying the government for a reduction in GST on movie tickets and the allowance of input tax credit (ITC) on food and beverages. They argue these reforms are crucial for making cinema more affordable, boosting industry growth post-pandemic, and competing with OTT platforms. While the Multiplex Association of India proposes a new tiered GST structure, industry opinions vary on whether pricing or content quality is the ultimate driver for audience footfall.

The GST Council is set to meet on September 3-4 to review GST 2.0 reforms. States want strict rules to prevent profiteering so that GST rate cuts actually benefit consumers. Key proposals include a temporary anti-profiteering law, consumer complaint platforms, and tighter monitoring of sensitive sectors. Businesses, however, warn about compliance costs and pricing disruptions.

This blog provides a comprehensive guide to the statutory compliance deadlines for August 2025 in India. It covers key due dates for Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns like GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, Income Tax requirements including TDS/TCS deposits and return filings, and other important statutory payments like PF & ESI. The post is designed to help businesses and individuals track their obligations, avoid penalties, and maintain financial discipline by presenting all critical dates in a clear, easy-to-understand format.

This blog post discusses a common issue for composition taxpayers whose GST registration was canceled before April 1, 2024, or who have already submitted GSTR-4 but received GSTR-3A notices. It explains that these notices result from a system error and can be ignored by the taxpayers affected, meaning no further action is needed. The post also provides guidance on how to raise complaints about other GST-related problems.

This blog post breaks down the recent GST Portal advisory about Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B. It explains that starting July 2025, details of inter-state supplies to unregistered persons, composition taxpayers, and UIN holders will be auto-filled and non-editable in GSTR-3B. This information will come directly from GSTR-1 or IFF. The advisory aims to cut down on mistakes and keep data consistent. The post also covers why this change is occurring, how to fix errors by amending GSTR-1/IFF or using GSTR-1A, and offers an action plan for taxpayers to ensure they report accurately and smoothly file their GST.

The GST Portal has introduced a crucial update enabling taxpayers to file appeals (Form APL-01) against rejection orders (SPL-07) issued under the GST Amnesty Scheme. This provides a vital recourse for businesses whose applications for penalty and interest waivers were denied. This detailed guide covers the context of the amnesty scheme, the significance of this new online appeal functionality, critical points to consider before filing (like the 'no withdrawal' policy and pre-deposit requirements), and a comprehensive step-by-step process for filing the appeal on the GST Portal.

This blog explains the significant updates to GSTR-7 (TDS) and GSTR-8 (TCS) forms, effective February 11, 2025, aimed at enhancing transaction data detail. It covers the 'why' behind these changes, the expected new reporting requirements (with a crucial note on the GSTR-7 invoice-wise reporting deferment), who is affected, and actionable steps for businesses to prepare for smoother GST compliance and reconciliation.

This blog post provides an important update on GST for all registered businesses in India. Starting August 1, 2025, the GSTN will permanently prevent the filing of any GST returns that are more than three years overdue, according to the Finance Act, 2023. The article gives examples, such as GSTR-1 for June 2022 and GSTR-9 for FY 2020-21, to show the impact. It strongly urges taxpayers to reconcile their records right away and file any pending returns. The article discusses the serious consequences of not complying, including losing Input Tax Credit and facing legal troubles. It stresses the need to act now to prevent permanent blocking on the GST portal.

This blog post provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of the upcoming E-Way Bill 2.0 system, effective July 1, 2025. It highlights the core objective of ensuring business continuity through a dual-portal operation and real-time data synchronization. Key enhancements, including new service functionalities and API integrations, are detailed, along with the benefits for taxpayers and transporters such as zero downtime and increased efficiency. The post concludes with actionable advice for businesses to prepare for the transition.

This blog demystifies Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for taxpayers, especially for Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26). It explains what TCS is, lists common transactions where it applies (like motor vehicle sales, overseas tour packages, and foreign remittances under LRS), and details how TCS affects one's tax liability. The post guides readers on how to reconcile TCS entries using their AIS/TIS and claim the correct credit when filing their Income Tax Return, helping them ensure accurate tax compliance and avoid discrepancies.

The CBIC has clarified that GST notices from the official portal are now valid with a Reference Number (RFN), even without a separate Document Identification Number (DIN). The RFN serves as a unique identifier, making the DIN redundant for these digital communications. This move aims to reduce confusion, simplify verification, and emphasize digital communication. Taxpayers can use the RFN on the GST website to authenticate notices. Caution is advised for notices received without a DIN via other channels.