GST Articles

Fast-Track GST Registration and Its Hidden Compliance Limits

efiletax 13 March 2026 at 09:23

Understand GST Rule 14A fast-track registration effective 1 Nov 2025. Learn the Rs 2.5 lakh B2B tax cap, eligibility, risks and who should or should not opt in...

Rule 42 In Practice: Illustrative Lists Of Common Inputs And Input Services For ITC Reversal

Raj Jaggi 12 March 2026 at 09:14

Understand Rule 42 of the CGST Rules and the real compliance challenge of identifying Common ITC. Learn practical examples of inputs and input services requiring proportionate ITC reversal, exclusions and common mistakes professionals make in GST compliance.

Who holds the power to adjudicate under GST? Insights from Circular No. 254

Raj Jaggi 11 March 2026 at 10:44

CBIC Circular No. 254/11/2025-GST clarifies the designation of "proper officers" under the CGST Act, prescribing monetary limits and jurisdiction for issuing show-cause notices, adjudication, penalties under Section 122, and pre-SCN communication under Rule 142(1A).

Freezing of Personal Assets of Directors for GST Liability of the Company

CA AMANDEEP SINGH 11 March 2026 at 07:19

Can GST authorities freeze directors' personal bank accounts for company tax dues? Check the legal limits under the CGST Act, key court rulings, Sections 79, 83, and 89 and remedies available to directors against unlawful attachment.

The Rs 70 Lakh Number Plate: GST Implications On Premium Vehicle Registration Numbers

Raj Jaggi 10 March 2026 at 10:16

Buying a fancy vehicle number like DL-0001 can cost up to Rs 70 lakh. Learn the GST implications, reverse charge mechanism (RCM), input tax credit rules and accounting treatment when premium registration numbers are purchased for luxury cars.

Tran-1 Transitional credit under GST - Can dual audits defeat statutory limitation?

Raj Jaggi 09 March 2026 at 09:05

Understand whether State GST authorities can question transitional input tax credit already examined by Central GST officers. This article explains the legal framework of Section 140, Rule 117, limitation under Sections 73 & 74, and key judicial rulings through the case study of Aayra Ltd. under the GST regime.

Continuous Supply Of Goods Under GST: Why Frequent Deliveries Alone Are Not Enough

Raj Jaggi 07 March 2026 at 09:13

Understand when frequent deliveries qualify as continuous supply of goods under GST. Learn the conditions under Section 2(32) of the CGST Act, invoicing rules, and practical implications using the Harpreet Traders–Aarya Ltd. example.

Continuous supply of services under GST: Why ongoing services are not automatically "Continuous"

Raj Jaggi 06 March 2026 at 09:03

Understand when services qualify as Continuous Supply of Services under GST. Learn the conditions under Section 2(33) of the CGST Act, contract duration rules, periodic payment requirements, invoicing under Section 31(5) and key compliance risks for businesses.

GST Implications on Reimbursement Received on Cancellation of Export Order

CA Amit Harkhani 05 March 2026 at 09:34

GST implications of reimbursement received on cancellation of an export order explained. Analysis of whether such compensation qualifies as supply under Section 7 of the CGST Act, applicability of Schedule II (tolerating an act), and why it may not be taxable or treated as export of service under GST law.

The Portal Will Block You: A CA's Survival Guide to ITC Reconciliation After GSTR-3B Hard-Locking

Kavish Chawla 05 March 2026 at 06:56

With GSTR-3B hard-locking and IMS fully operational, GST reconciliation is entering a no-error zone. Learn the 7-step pre-filing checklist every CA handling 30-50 clients must follow to prevent ITC mismatches, locked credits and compliance risks in 2026.