let’s talk about something that might sound a bit complicated but is actually pretty straightforward once we break it down—GST on salvage value in motor vehicle insurance. Don’t worry if you find terms like “salvage value” or “GST” confusing; we’re going to simplify everything for you. What is Salvage Value? Imagine you have a car, and unfortunately, it’s been in ...
In a recent development, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued Circular No. 214/8/2024-GST on June 26, 2024, providing crucial clarifications regarding the treatment of life insurance premiums under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. This circular addresses concerns related to the reversal of Input Tax Credit (ITC) for life insurance policies, particularly the portions of ...
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued Circular No. 210/04/2024-GST to clarify the valuation of supply of import of services by a related person where the recipient is eligible for full input tax credit (ITC). This circular addresses concerns raised by businesses regarding demands for tax on reverse charge basis for certain activities undertaken by related persons ...
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently issued Circular No. 218/12/2024-GST, which addresses the taxability of loan transactions between related parties. This clarification is crucial for businesses involved in cross-border financial dealings, as well as for those engaging in loans within their corporate groups. Let’s delve into the key points of this circular to understand its implications. ...
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India is a comprehensive tax levied on the supply of goods and services. It has streamlined indirect taxation, replacing many central and state taxes. Recently, the government has issued Circular No. 225/2024 to clarify the taxability and valuation of corporate guarantees provided between related persons. This article aims to break down the circular’s ...
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Circular No. 207/1/2024-GST, dated June 26, 2024 (download), addressing the reduction of government litigation by setting monetary limits for filing appeals by the Department before various judicial bodies such as GSTAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. Objective The National Litigation Policy aims to optimize judicial resource utilization and ...
Exporting services from India can sometimes get tangled in the web of regulatory language and technical jargon. Circular No. 161/17/2021-GST, issued on September 20, 2021, aims to clear up some of this confusion, particularly around the conditions defining the “export of services” under the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act, 2017. This circular addresses a specific concern: whether services ...
You’ve been hearing a lot about GST and its related rules and sections, right? It can be confusing, especially when no one breaks it down in simple terms. So, let’s discuss one of the most confusing and controversial terms – Intermediary in GST. If you are in the service sector and also engaged in export, you must have encountered an ...
Sales promotion schemes are a common strategy used by businesses to boost sales and attract new customers. However, the tax treatment of these schemes under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has often led to confusion. The Government of India, through Circular No. 92/11/2019-GST, dated March 7, 2019, provides clarity on various doubts related to the treatment of sales ...
If you have received the demand order from the GST department, there is a procedure of recovery which the tax authority can initiate as per the provisions of GST Act 2017. As a business owner, sometimes, there are financial crises or other issues due to which you could not pay the dues on time and in return, the department starts ...