GST News

CBIC Issues SOP for Tax Officers on HSNS Cess Implementation from 1st Feb 2026

21 March 2026 at 10:40

CBIC issues SOP for tax officers on HSNS Cess implementation from Feb 1, 2026, detailing registration, payment and compliance processes to streamline tax administration.

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Major GST Reform: Goa Holds Property Owners Accountable for Event Taxes

19 March 2026 at 09:23

Goa government tightens GST rules for events. Venue owners must report event details or face penalties, tax liability and possible imprisonment.

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Major GST Judgments 2026: No Tax on Member Welfare, Big Relief on ITC Claims

18 March 2026 at 09:26

Latest GST rulings 2026: Courts uphold ITC rights, reject refund denials, and strike down GST on member welfare schemes. Key judgments explained for taxpayers.

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GSTAT Issues New Filing Instructions for Appeals: Mandatory Documents & Pre-Deposit Rules Clarified

18 March 2026 at 09:26

GSTAT issues new appeal filing rules mandating APL-05 documents, pre-deposit, and court fees. Key instructions for taxpayers and professionals explained.

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GST Portal Requires Confirmation of "Tax Liability Breakup" in GSTR-3B from Feb 2026

17 March 2026 at 09:22

GSTN issues advisory requiring taxpayers to confirm the "Tax Liability Breakup, As Applicable" tab before filing GSTR-3B from February 2026. Interim procedure explained.

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Maharashtra Allows PAN-Based Profession Tax Payment Amid MahaGST Portal Issues

17 March 2026 at 09:22

Maharashtra GST Department allows taxpayers to pay Profession Tax using PAN after technical issues on the MahaGST portal. Registration and return filing temporarily disabled.

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Rs 1.77 Crore GST Evasion Case: Police Arrest Two for Creating Fake Companies

17 March 2026 at 09:21

UP Police bust a GST evasion racket in Lucknow involving fake firms and bogus invoices worth Rs 1.77 crore. Two accused arrested for generating fake e-way bills and illegal input tax credit.

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GSTN Issues Advisory on Pre-Deposit Payment While Filing Appeals Before First Appellate Authority

16 March 2026 at 09:23

GSTN issues advisory on pre-deposit payment while filing appeals before the First Appellate Authority, clarifying that payments made through Form GST DRC-03 must be linked with the demand order using Form DRC-03A for proper adjustment.

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GST Trade Notice Warns Taxpayers Against Impersonation of GST Officials

13 March 2026 at 09:10

CGST Bengaluru Zone issues Trade Notice 02/2026 warning businesses about impersonation of GST officers. Taxpayers advised to verify DIN, official ID cards and authorization during inspections under Section 67 of the CGST Act.

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CBIC Announces GST Portal Changes for Appeals, Audit and Tax Administration

12 March 2026 at 09:05

CBIC has issued Trade Notice No. 20 of 2026 informing taxpayers and field officers about new GST portal functionalities under the Functionality Deployment Report. The update introduces improvements in appeals, audit case allocation and system integration.

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