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Business GST Registration Guide: A Practical Field Manual

Posted by LegalDev 07 February 2026 211 Views

Learn the messy reality of GST registration for businesses, from document pitfalls to Aadhaar authentication, ITC benefits, officer queries and post-registration compliance.

Budget 2026: Will the 30% Tax Slab Limit Rise to Rs 35 Lakh? Expert Opinions and Financial Equations

Posted by LegalDev 10 January 2026 337 Views

Budget 2026 may raise the 30% income tax slab from Rs 24 lakh to Rs 35 lakh, offering major relief to middle-class salaried taxpayers. Here’s what it means.

Cigarettes to Get Costlier from 1st February: Govt Imposes Additional Excise Duty and Health Cess

Posted by LegalDev 06 January 2026 813 Views

From February 1, 2026, cigarettes and tobacco products will attract additional excise duty and health cess, ending a 7-year tax freeze under GST.

New GST Registration System from Nov: What Changes for Small Businesses

Posted by LegalDev 31 October 2025 3757 Views

From November 1, 2025, the government will launch a new GST registration system under GST 2.0 reforms, offering automatic approval and faster registration for low-risk applicants.

GST Rate Cut Benefit Not Passed? Delhi HC Says Business Registration Can Be Cancelled

Posted by LegalDev 02 October 2025 621 Views

The Delhi High Court has upheld that GST registration can be cancelled if businesses fail to pass on tax cut benefits to consumers, reinforcing anti-profiteering rules under Section 171 of the CGST Act to ensure lower prices and consumer protection.

Income Tax Audit 2025: Businessmen and CAs Tension, Demand for Deadline Extension

Posted by LegalDev 22 September 2025 14189 Views

With the September 30, 2025 Income Tax Audit deadline approaching, only 8% audits are done. CAs and traders demand deadline extension due to workload, delays and festivals.

Tax Filing 2025: Old vs New Regime - Key Deductions You Can Still Claim Under Both

Posted by LegalDev 30 August 2025 7126 Views

Discover key deductions available under both old and new tax regimes, including standard deduction, employer contributions, gratuity, and family pension. Compare regimes to save more on taxes in FY 2024-25.

Motorcycles Above 350cc May Soon Face 40% GST

Posted by LegalDev 28 August 2025 2040 Views

India may overhaul its GST structure for automobiles. Motorcycles above 350cc could face a steep 40% tax, while bikes and scooters under 350cc may benefit from a lower 18% GST. Find out how this change could impact prices, manufacturers, and buyers ahead of the September GST Council meeting.

GSTR-1: Filing Process, Format, Due Dates & Eligibility for Small Businesses

Posted by LegalDev 26 August 2025 1150 Views

What is GSTR-1? A complete guide on filing, due dates, eligibility, amendments, late fees & GSTN updates for taxpayers under the monthly and QRMP schemes.

Income Tax Act 2025: Highlights, Slab Rates & Provisions

Posted by LegalDev 25 August 2025 11026 Views

The Income Tax Act 2025, effective from 1 April 2026, replaces the 1961 Act with simplified provisions, new tax slabs, the concept of "tax year," consolidated TDS rules and recognition of digital assets for taxation.