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Interest Refunds under GST: No Unjust Enrichment Certification Required

Posted by Vivek Jalan 15 August 2026 91 Views

A recent Telangana High Court ruling clarifies that CA/Cost Accountant certification under Rule 89(2)(m) of the CGST Rules is not required for standalone interest claims where the principal refund has already been sanctioned, offering relief from unnecessary compliance for taxpayers.



TRAN Appeals Before GSTAT: Jurisdictional Boundaries on Legacy Credits

Posted by Vivek Jalan 13 August 2026 133 Views

Recent rulings by the Punjab & Haryana High Court and AAAR clarify that GST authorities cannot adjudicate pre-GST VAT, CENVAT, or Service Tax credits, strengthening taxpayer protections.



GST & Mining: Crackdown and Taxability

Posted by Vivek Jalan 12 August 2026 351 Views

Illegal mining can now trigger both GST and Income Tax scrutiny. Learn how Instruction No. 01/2026-GST strengthens coordination between mining and tax authorities, GST on royalty under RCM, compliance requirements, and the risks of non-compliance for mine operators.



Ad Hoc Disallowances by AOs: Know Your Rights

Posted by Vivek Jalan 07 August 2026 126 Views

Discover how AOs make ad hoc disallowances and what SMEs can do. Learn about business expediency and your rights during tax assessments.



Section 153C Amendment: Searches Before 01.06.2015

Posted by Vivek Jalan 06 August 2026 688 Views

Discover how the Section 153C amendment impacts searches conducted before June 1, 2015. Understand the implications for tax assessments and legal proceedings.



Tolerance Limit +/- 5%: Section 92C(2) Income Tax Act Explained

Posted by Vivek Jalan 05 August 2026 50 Views

Understand the +/- 5% tolerance limit in Section 92C(2) of the Income Tax Act. Learn how it applies even with a single comparable company. Read now!



Agricultural Land Sale: No Capital Gains Tax Explained

Posted by Vivek Jalan 03 August 2026 6849 Views

Discover if selling agricultural land incurs capital gains tax. Learn the criteria for agricultural land under Section 2(14) of the Income Tax Act.



PMLA Scanner for CAs, CSs & CMAs: Compliance Explained

Posted by Vivek Jalan 22 July 2026 737 Views

Practising CAs, CSs & CMAs are now under the PMLA scanner. Understand key compliance obligations, including due diligence & reporting, for financial transactions.



Section 153A: No Additions to Completed Assessments Without Incriminating Material

Posted by Vivek Jalan 09 July 2026 1445 Views

Discover how Section 153A protects completed tax assessments. Learn why incriminating material is essential for any additions post-search.



CBDT Monetary Limits for Income Tax Appeals

Posted by Vivek Jalan 12 June 2026 177 Views

Understand CBDT's monetary limits for filing income tax appeals at ITAT, High Court & Supreme Court. Learn when appeals are filed based on tax impact.




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