GST Articles

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.

Tax ki Holi - Kuch Rang Khushi ke, Kuch Savdhani ke!

CA Umesh Sharma 03 March 2026 at 07:19

Budget 2026 tax changes explained through a Holi-themed dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna. Explore MSME benefits, PAN-based TDS reforms, tax audit penalties, GST interest relief and new ITC flexibility in GSTR-3B in a simple and engaging format.

Compensation for Temporary Displacement under GST: Relief or Taxable Supply?

Raj Jaggi 28 February 2026 at 14:12

When infrastructure projects cause temporary displacement, does compensation paid to occupants attract GST? An in-depth legal analysis under the CGST Act, 2017 on whether such payments qualify as taxable "supply" or remain non-taxable compensatory relief.

The Rs 30 Thali Controversy: Perquisite or Taxable Supply Under GST

Raj Jaggi 28 February 2026 at 09:46

When welfare meets tax law under GST: A detailed legal analysis of subsidised canteen recoveries, Circular No. 172, Section 7, related party valuation, Rule 28, and ITC implications for employers.

Multiple GST registrations in a state - Strategic Expansion or Compliance Burden?

Raj Jaggi 27 February 2026 at 09:23

Explore Section 25(2), Rule 11 and Rule 41A to understand when multiple GST registrations within a State make operational sense, how ITC transfer works and why tax neutrality remains intact despite structural flexibility.