Delhi Government to Modernize GST Administration in Budget 2024-25 During the presentation of the annual budget for 2024-25, Delhi’s Finance Minister Atishi announced plans to enhance the Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration, aiming to make it more efficient and faceless to bolster revenue collection.
Navigating Taxation Challenges: Online Gaming Companies’ Strategic Responses The online gaming industry, encompassing platforms like poker, rummy, and fantasy sports, is facing significant challenges amidst an evolving taxation landscape. With the introduction of increased indirect taxes, companies in this sector are strategically adapting to retain
Introduction The Union government’s recent filing of a transfer petition before the Supreme Court to consolidate pending cases challenging GST notices issued to real money gaming companies has sparked significant interest in legal circles. This move comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing legal battles across
Introduction: On March 1, 2024, the CGST Mumbai Zone, CGST Navi Mumbai Commissionerate, made a significant arrest that sent shockwaves through the financial sector. The Head of Finance of M/s Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, was apprehended for allegedly orchestrating a massive tax
GST Applicable to Processed Pulses: AAR Ruling In a recent ruling, the Andhra Pradesh authority for advance rulings (AAR) has declared that processed pulses obtained after dehusking and splitting of grains do not qualify as agricultural produce, thus subjecting them to goods and services tax
Ex-Income Tax Officials Sentenced for Bribery: A Blow to Corruption in India A recent verdict by a CBI court has brought to light the pervasive issue of corruption in India, as two former income tax officials, Mahesh Sompura and Mukesh Raval, were each sentenced to
Background: In a recent case (Writ Petition No. 3804 of 2024 dated February 20, 2024), the Hon’ble Madras High Court ruled in favor of Sri Shamunga Hardwares Electricals (“the Petitioner”), emphasizing that credit should not be denied when Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims are not
Gang Arrested for Fraudulent GST Refund Scheme in Ludhiana Authorities in Ludhiana have made significant strides in dismantling a gang responsible for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds. The elaborate operation, which revolved around the creation of a
Ajay Bhushan Pandey, NFRA Chairman, Emphasizes Focus on Audit Quality Ajay Bhushan Pandey, the chairman of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), recently discussed the upcoming annual inspections of major audit firms in a conversation with ET. Contrary to speculation, Pandey clarified that these inspections
CBDT Allows Rectification of Incorrect Audit Report Forms for A.Y. 2023-24 In a recent development, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Circular No. 02/2024 dated March 05, 2024, granting a window for trusts and institutions to rectify incorrect audit report forms submitted for
