The 57th GST Council Meeting brought forward several important recommendations to simplify Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, improve cash flow for businesses, expand Input Tax Credit (ITC) benefits and reduce unnecessary litigation. The meeting was held on 8 October 2026 under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Unlike the previous meeting, which […]
In business, suppliers may sometimes need to reduce the value of transactions due to sales returns, post-sale discounts, pricing revisions, incentive schemes, damaged goods, or billing errors. To record such reductions, businesses issue credit notes. However many taxpayers find it difficult to understand the difference between a Commercial Credit Note and a GST Credit Note.
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The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has announced significant updates to the E-Way Bill system that will impact businesses involved in the movement of goods across India. As per the GSTN advisory issued on 20 May 2026, two important enhancements are scheduled to be implemented on the E-Way Bill portal by 15 June 2026.
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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in India is built on transparency, accountability, and proper documentation. One of the most important compliance requirements under GST is the maintenance of proper books of accounts and records. To ensure systematic compliance, Section 35 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 lays down detailed
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The Indian GST system continues to evolve to make compliance more business-friendly and to improve cash flow management. One of the most significant updates is the change in Input Tax Credit (ITC) utilisation rules for IGST liabilities, effective January 2026. This update may seem technical, but its implications are far-reaching, giving businesses more flexibility, strategic
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The United Nations Statistical Division (i.e.; UNSD) developed the UN Central Product Classification (i.e.; UN-CPC), and based on this, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (i.e., CBIC) developed the SAC codes with some modification in the Indian context. What is Service Accounting Code (SAC)? The term SAC stands for Service Accounting Code. We
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The Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) is an international system used to give a special code to every type of product. It was developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) so that goods can be identified and taxed uniformly all over the world. In GST, HSN codes help to make sure that right tax has
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From 1 October 2025, the GST rules in India will change, especially for credit notes and their reflection in the GSTR-2B. What’s Changing? Under the revised process, credit notes issued by suppliers will now require explicit acceptance by customers (recipients) in the Invoice Matching System (IMS). If a buyer rejects a credit note, the supplier’s
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What is a Taxable Event: Every taxation system has a foundation stone which is called as ” Taxable Event “. Before levying any tax, a taxable Event is ascertained. Taxable Event means the point at which the tax would be charged. It means any transaction or occurance that triggers the charageability of tax. Taxable Events
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India’s festive season has always been more than just a time for celebration—it’s also the heartbeat of the country’s economy. From sweets and clothing to cars and gold, spending surges across industries during Navratri, Diwali, and Christmas. With the introduction of GST 2.0 in 2025, the government has made sweeping changes to the tax structure
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