The Finance Bill 2025 changes Section 34(2) of the CGST Act, extending the deadline for issuing credit notes to March 31 of the next fiscal year. This blog discusses the changes, how they affect businesses, and how to comply.

The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of CGST Act Section 168A, which allows deadline extensions for tax compliance. This blog delves into the implications for taxpayers, the legal challenges, and potential outcomes of this significant case.

The CGST Act, 2017's Section 128A, which gives taxpayers the ability to contest interest and penalty charges under the GST, is explained in this blog article. It goes over the section's main points, pertinent CBIC notices, and the appeals procedure.

The CBIC has clarified ITC eligibility for e-commerce operators (ECOs) under Section 9(5) of the CGST Act, 2017. ECOs can claim ITC for inputs and services directly linked to taxable supplies, excluding items restricted under Section 17(5), with proper documentation and compliance. This guidance aims to reduce disputes, simplify compliance, and enhance transparency, though challenges like input segregation persist, promoting a more compliant e-commerce ecosystem.

By eliminating or lowering late fines and penalties for GST reporting delays, the GST Waiver Scheme under Section 128A helps taxpayers. This guidance assists MSMEs, fosters voluntary compliance, and pushes companies to regularize their files. Find out how to take advantage of this limited-time offer, including qualifying requirements and advantages.

To streamline the process of issuing tax demand notices and orders, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has added Section 74A to the CGST Act. The effective date of this modification is November 1, 2024, and it should increase the GST system's effectiveness and transparency.

The Union Budget 2024 has introduced a new Section 128A, offering relief to taxpayers with conditional waiver of interest and penalties for certain non-fraudulent GST claims. This blog provides a detailed guide to the amnesty provisions, benefits, limitations, and exclusions under Section 128A, helping taxpayers to understand and take advantage of the scheme.