Significant changes were made to the GST this week (January 14–20, 2025) for both taxpayers and companies. Highlights include clarifications on e-invoicing thresholds, rate modifications for EV batteries and BPO services, GST Council meeting outcomes, and extensions for GSTR-3B reporting deadlines. To assist stakeholders in successfully navigating these changes, the blog discusses notices, compliance tactics, industry responses, and impending deadlines.

The CBIC has issued new rules for GST arrests, aimed for safeguarding honest taxpayers from arbitrary proceedings. These regulations categorize violations, require prior authorization, and emphasize respect for individual rights in order to promote openness, accountability, and a balance between enforcement and justice.

The new scrutiny guidelines for ITRs (FY 2024-25) provide transparency in the tax department's functioning and bring in a data-driven approach for identifying cases for scrutiny assessment. This blog post demystifies the new scrutiny guidelines for ITRs (FY 2024-25) and provides a comprehensive guide for taxpayers to ensure that they are compliant with the tax laws and avoid any potential scrutiny.

In some instances, a taxpayer might receive a refund surpassing their eligible amount. According to Section 234D of the Income Tax Act, the IT department can reclaim this surplus, accompanied by interest.

New Rules for Air Passengers traveling to the UAE: Travelers to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) need to be aware of certain regulations. When bringing valuable items, such as cash, gold jewelry, or diamonds, there is a set limit for luggage.