Articles by CA Varun Gupta

Form 10BD Filing Guide 2026: Due Date, Revised Return, Penalties & Form 10BE Explained

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 16 June 2026 433 Views

Form 10BD Filing Guide 2026: Learn applicability, due date, late fees, penalties, revised Form 10BD, Form 10BE issuance, donor reporting, anonymous donations, audit reconciliation with Form 10B/10BB, and key provisions under the Income-tax Act, 1961 and Income-tax Act, 2025.

GST Registration Cannot Be Cancelled for Closed Premises Alone

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 10 June 2026 9308 Views

GST registration cannot be cancelled merely because business premises were found closed during a physical inspection. Learn the legal provisions under Section 29 of the CGST Act, Rules 21, 21A, 22 and 25, mandatory procedures, taxpayer rights, REG-30 requirements and how to challenge arbitrary GST registration cancellation orders.

GST Transfer of Going Concern: Exemption, ITC & Documentation

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 09 June 2026 1639 Views

Understand GST exemption for Transfer of Going Concern. Learn about ITC reversal, documentation, and compliance for business transfers.

GSTAT Appeal Filing Deadline 30th June 2026 vs Scrutiny Relaxation Till 31st Dec 2026: Real Benefit for Taxpayers

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 08 June 2026 4785 Views

GSTAT extends relaxed GSTAT appeal filing scrutiny guidelines till 31 December 2026. Know why this is not an extension of the GSTAT appeal deadline, the significance of 30 June 2026, limitation rules under Section 112 of the CGST Act and key compliance requirements for taxpayers filing GST appeals.

Virtual CFO Services for SMEs: Boost Growth & Control

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 06 June 2026 130 Views

Discover how Virtual CFO services enhance financial control, compliance, and cash flow for SMEs. Improve business growth with expert financial guidance.

Rule 42 and Rule 43 of CGST Rules: How to Avoid GST Notices on Proportionate ITC Reversal

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 05 June 2026 5894 Views

Understand Rule 42 and Rule 43 of GST with practical examples, formulas, ITC reversal calculations, GSTR-3B reporting, annual adjustments, common audit mistakes, and compliance requirements for inputs, input services, and capital goods

Foreign Assets, RSUs and Foreign Bank Accounts in ITR: Schedule FA Reporting, Notices and Penalty Explained

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 03 June 2026 1687 Views

Foreign assets in ITR? Understand Schedule FA disclosure rules for foreign bank accounts, RSUs, ESOPs, overseas investments, Form 67, and penalties for non-reporting in AY 2026-27.

Section 87A and Section 156 Rebate Explained: Why Tax May Still Be Payable Below Rs 12 Lakh

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 02 June 2026 4670 Views

Why are some taxpayers receiving tax demands despite income below Rs 12 lakh? Learn how Section 87A rebate works, the role of Section 156, and situations where tax may still be payable.

How to Avoid Higher Circle Rate Addition When Agreement Date Is Earlier Than Registration Date

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 01 June 2026 1051 Views

Learn how agreement-date stamp duty value can be adopted instead of registration-date value under Sections 50C, 43CA, and 56(2)(x). Understand payment conditions, 110% safe harbour, buyer-seller implications, practical examples, and key judicial rulings.

File Old GSTAT Appeals by June 30, 2026: Special Timeline

Posted by CA Varun Gupta 07 May 2026 134 Views

File your delayed GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) appeals by June 30, 2026. Learn the legal position, impact, and filing strategy for old GSTAT appeals.