Sale of small plots of land with development work is not taxable under GST.

The AAAR, Karnataka, in the matter of M/s. Ms. Rabia Khanum [KAR/AAAR /02/2023 dated February 14, 2023] has upheld the advance ruling passed by AAR, Karnataka and held that the amounts received by the

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Rule 89(4)(c) is ‘ultra-vires’ to the provisions of GST law and held ‘unconstitutional’

The Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in M/s. Tonbo Imaging India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India [W.P.C No. 13185 of 2020] (T-RES) dated February 16, 2023] has held that, Rule 89 (4)(c) of the Central Goods and

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Automation Landscape – Views of Tally Evangelist

Let's have a discussion with our expert on the topic CA. Vandana Dodhia, popularly known as Tally Evangelist who have been working with the Technology team since last 25 years. Her core work area.....

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Minor discrepancy in the e-way bill would not attract penalty proceedings

The Hon’ble Allahabad High Court in M/s. Varun Beverages Limited. v. State of U.P. and Ors. [Writ Tax No. - 958 of 2019 dated February 2, 2023] has set aside the order imposing the penalty upon the...

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No Service Tax can be levied on take-away/parcel food from restaurants

The CESTAT, New Delhi in Haldiram Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner, Central Goods and Service Tax [Service Tax Appeal No. 51555 of 2022 dated February 13, 2023] has set aside the demand order......

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18% GST Leviable on Works Contract Services to Indian Railways; 12% on Works Contract Services Involving Predominantly Earthwork

The AAR, Karnataka in the matter of M/s S.K. Swami & Company [Advance Ruling No. KAR ADRG 05/2023 dated January 23, 2023] has ruled the rate of Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) @ 18% is exigible on work

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Tally Prime software at a special price for ICAI members

We're pleased to announce that The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has extended its MOU with Tally to provide further value to its Members in Practice through a continuous

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TDS Credit shall be given for the assessment year for which income is assessable

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi (“the ITAT”) in Archana Airways Ltd v. ITO [I.T.A. No. 8755/DEL/2019 dated November 2, 2022] held that Tax Deduction at Source (“TDS”) credit shall be given to

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Interest paid on belated payments of service tax is allowable for deduction u/s 37(1) IT Act

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai (“the ITAT”) in Prince Holdings Madras (P) Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax [ITA No.: 524/Chny/2021 dated November 2, 2022] held that the interest

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Payment of one-time premium was not chargeable to tax under Service Tax under Renting of Immovable property

The CESTAT bench of Ahmedabad (“the Tribunal”) in the case of Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd. v C.C.E. & ST (Service Tax Appeal No. 10193 of 2017) dated November 18, 2022, held that payment of one-time

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No service tax payable on interest free security deposits taken from customer towards trading of shares

The CESTAT bench of Ahmedabad (“the Tribunal”) in the case of Marwadi Shares & Finance Ltd. v. C.C.E &S.T.-Rajkot (Service Tax Appeal No. 12087 of 2017) held that the Service Tax is not liable to be

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In case of change of AO, newly appointed AO shall continue proceeding from the stage where they were left by earlier AO

The Hon’ble Supreme Court ("the Supreme Court”) in the case of Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax New Delhi v. M/s Mastech Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. No. 8077 OF 2022) dated November 03, 202

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