Articles by CA Varun Gupta

Special Timeline for Backlog / Old GSTAT Appeals: Legal Position, Practical Impact and Filing Strategy

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

07 May 2026 80 Views

Learn about the extended deadline for filing delayed GSTAT appeals under GST. Understand Notification S.O. 4220(E), the special filing window up to 30.06.2026, limitation rules, pre-deposit requirements, filing procedure and key compliance steps for pending GST Appellate Tribunal appeals.

GST Tribunal Appeal Rules 2026: Section 112, Pre-Deposit & Filing Procedure

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

02 May 2026 2900 Views

Comprehensive guide to GSTAT appeals under Section 112 of CGST Act. Learn eligibility, time limits, pre-deposit rules, filing process, documents required, and key 2026 deadlines for GST Tribunal appeals.

Penalty-Only GST Orders? Pre-Deposit Rules under Section 112(8) Explained

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

01 May 2026 1271 Views

Understand GSTAT appeal pre-deposit rules under Sections 112(8) & 112(9) of the CGST Act. Learn calculation of admitted amount, disputed tax, penalty-only cases and automatic stay of recovery with practical examples.

Section 378 of Income Tax Act, 2025: Complete Guide on Revision of Other Orders & Assessee Relief

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

20 April 2026 1374 Views

A detailed guide to Section 378 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 and its linkage with Section 264 of the 1961 Act. Understand assessee-friendly revision, key differences with Section 377, time limits, appeal restrictions, and when to use this beneficial remedy for tax relief and corrections.

Notice Under Sections 263 and 377 of the Income Tax Act: Reply, Remedies and Mitigation

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

18 April 2026 1234 Views

A comprehensive analysis of Section 263 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 and Section 377 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, explaining revisional powers, jurisdictional tests, limitation, remedies and transition rules for orders prejudicial to the Revenue.

DIN Defect in Income Tax Orders after CBDT Circular No. 4/2026: Section 292BA, Retrospective Amendment and Assessee's Grounds of Appeal

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

17 April 2026 407 Views

CBDT Circular 4/2026 revises the DIN framework in income-tax communications, introducing section 292BA with retrospective effect. This article analyses key changes, limitations, and continuing litigation opportunities for taxpayers.

Slump Sale Taxation of Branch or Business Transfer in India: Section 50B, Rule 11UAE, Net Worth, Capital Gains and GST

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

16 April 2026 1533 Views

Comprehensive guide to slump sale under the Income Tax Act: understand Sections 2(42C) and 50B, Rule 11UAE valuation, net-worth computation, capital gains, and GST implications for business transfer vs asset sale.

Form 10A Delay Relief: CBDT Clarifies PCIT/CIT as Competent Authority

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

15 April 2026 1673 Views

CBDT Circular 01/2026 clarifies that jurisdictional PCIT/CIT, not CPC Bengaluru can condone delay in Form 10A under Section 12A. Know the impact, process and relief available for charitable trusts.

GST on Reimbursement of Expenses under Rule 33: Pure Agent, Section 15, Invoicing, GSTR-1 and E-Invoicing

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

14 April 2026 782 Views

Understand GST on reimbursements: when expense recoveries are taxable under Section 15, when they qualify as pure-agent exclusions under Rule 33, and how to correctly invoice, report in GSTR-1 and handle e-invoicing without inflating turnover or triggering extra compliance.

Form No. 141 Schedule A Explained: New Rent TDS Reporting Rules from April 2026

Posted by CA Varun Gupta

13 April 2026 7657 Views

Understand the new rent reporting framework under Form No. 141 (Schedule A) effective 1 April 2026. Learn about tenant-landlord disclosures, deductee-wise TDS computation, property classification and key compliance requirements.