Refund Sought for Differential GST Paid on Works Contracts Executed under VAT Regime: Karnataka HC Allows Reimbursement to Mycon Constructions [Read Order]

The Karnataka High Court directed the State tax authorities and departments to reimburse the differential GST ( Goods and Services tax ) amount borne by the contractor on works executed…

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MAT Adjustment on Goodwill Amortisation Not Permissible: ITAT Rules in Favour of SC Johnson Pvt Ltd

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that amortisation of goodwill, arising from a scheme of amalgamation approved by the Delhi High Court, cannot be adjusted while computing book profits…

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FinMin Issues 3 Customs Notifications: Revises Duty Rate, Expands Defence Exemptions, and Extends IGST Relief [Read Notification]

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) on 17 September 2025 issued three separate notifications: Notification No. 36/2025-Customs (G.S.R. 643(E)), Notification No. 37/2025-Customs (G.S.R. 644(E)), and Notification No. 38/2025-Customs (G.S.R.…

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RBI Issues Master Direction on Regulation of Payment Aggregators: Strengthens Rules on KYC, Cross-Border Transactions [Read Notification]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued notification dated September 15, 2025, announcing a new Master Direction on Regulation of Payment Aggregators (PAs). This comprehensive framework replaces earlier guidelines issued in March…

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Service of GST Notice or Orders without Signature Amounts to No Service at All: Karnataka HC says assessee’s delay in Approaching Court Irrelevant [Read Order]

The Andhra Pradesh High Court set aside an order issued under the GST (Goods and Services Tax ) Act on the ground that it was not signed by the assessing…

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Bogus Royalty Expenses Exceed ₹50 Lakh: Bombay HC upholds Income Tax Reassessment Beyond 3 Years [Read Order]

The Bombay High Court at Goa has clarified that income tax reassessment proceedings initiated beyond three years are valid where the alleged bogus royalty expenses exceed ₹50 lakh. The division…

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Facing OTP Issues? MCA Introduces IVR System for Foreign Directors to Ease DIR-3 KYC Filing

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) announced the introduction of a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system to address persistent OTP (One Time Password) issues faced by foreign directors while…

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CBIC notifies revised Tariff Values of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver [Read Notification]

The Central Board of IndirectTaxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified revised tariff values for select imported commodities including edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold, and silver through Notification No. 56/2025-Customs (N.T.)…

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Depreciation on Goodwill Arising from Amalgamation Allowed in Book Profits: ITAT Rules in Favour of S.C. Johnson Pvt. Ltd. [Read Order]

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi, has upheld a corporate taxpayer’s accounting treatment of goodwill arising out of amalgamation, ruling that amortization of goodwill is allowed while computing book…

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