Taxpayers have benefited greatly from recent changes to CGST Section 16, which include extended ITC claim deadlines and unambiguous capital goods criteria. Exporters, SMEs, and lawful taxpayers gain from these adjustments, and the integrity of the system is maintained by stronger fraud protection measures. It is recommended that businesses become acquainted with these improvements in order to enhance compliance and capitalize on the increased availability of ITC.

Beginning in September 2024, the GST Portal will begin deleting return data older than seven years, which is a significant change for Indian GST filers. Cost reasons, issues related to data security, and regulatory compliance have all motivated this adjustment. Taxpayers need to move quickly to protect their data by printing or downloading copies, utilizing external hard drives or cloud storage, and strengthening record-keeping procedures. Businesses will remain audit-ready and compliant even when past data is archived or removed from the GST Portal thanks to these proactive measures.

This blog post offers a condensed explanation of the new TDS rates, which go into effect on October 1, 2024, along with lower tax deduction rates for certain kinds of payments. In order to assure compliance with the updated tax legislation, it assists businesses and taxpayers in comprehending the ramifications of the changed TDS rates and making wise judgments.

A concise overview of the new guidelines, due dates, and procedures for adhering to the amended requirements is given in this blog article about the resumption of ITC reversal opening balance reporting. It aids companies in comprehending the ramifications of the updated reporting and in acting promptly to avert fines and uphold GST compliance.

This blog provides a comprehensive analysis of the 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on online gambling in India. It examines the impact of the high tax rate on players, the growth of the industry, tax evasion and social issues. The blog also discusses the government's rationale for the 28% GST and the potential challenges it poses for the industry.

The Indian GST structure saw substantial modifications as a consequence of the 54th GST Council Meeting, which was presided over by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 9, 2024. Important results included lower GST rates for medications used in cancer treatment, lower rates for certain foods, and a new GST rate for helicopter services. The introduction of e-invoicing for B2C transactions and the need for clarifications regarding input tax credit were also discussed at the discussion. The Council underlined the need of stakeholder engagement to guarantee that future changes are advantageous and sustainable for the economy, even though several decisions were postponed for more study.

Instead of paying tax on each transaction, small firms can opt for the GST Composition Scheme, which is a tax payment scheme that allows them to pay a predetermined proportion of their sales as tax. The purpose of this program is to facilitate small business operations and lessen the burden of compliance for them.

The blog explores the recent proposal put up by the GST Council to charge payment aggregators 18% GST for enabling small-value digital transactions up to ₹2,000 that are done using credit and debit cards. It investigates how this action can affect different parties, such as customers, merchants, and payment aggregators. The article also addresses the possibility of a shift in payment preferences in favor of options like UPI, which is not currently subject to these tax ramifications. It also emphasizes the background of the 2016 service tax exemption on small-value digital transactions, which was implemented to encourage the use of digital payments in India.

A new GSTR-1 filing rule was introduced by the Indian government and will take effect in September 2024. Taxpayers will receive guidance on the modifications and necessary actions to comply with the new regulation from this blog post.

This blog offers a thorough explanation of GSTR 11 and covers its regulations, qualifying requirements, return filing procedure, and non-compliance penalties. For embassies, UN agencies, and other notified parties who must file GSTR 11 and adhere to Indian GST legislation, it is an extensive resource.

Input Tax Credit (ITC) reporting is now subject to additional limitations as a result of the most recent GSTR-3B modifications. An extensive examination of the modifications, ramifications, and recommended strategies for compliance can be found in this blog article. To reduce the possibility of receiving notices and fines, become familiar with the updated GSTR-3B format and make sure that ITC reporting is accurate.

This blog provides a comprehensive guide to furnishing bank account details for GSTR-1/IFF as per Rule 10A of the CGST Rules, 2017. It covers the importance of furnishing bank account details, the step-by-step process to comply with this requirement, and the consequences of non-compliance.