How to File Form 145 Income Tax for Payment to NRI

By | April 22, 2026

How to File Form 145 Income Tax for Payment to NRI Form 145 1. Overview Form 145 is a new form that replaces the old Form 15CA for sending money outside India. It needs to be filled by anyone who wants to make a foreign payment, and it must be submitted before the money is sent.… Read More »

Important GST Case Laws 22.04.2026

By | April 22, 2026

Important GST Case Laws 22.04.2026 Section Case Law Title / Authority Key Legal Verdict Citation Sec 11 (CGST) Narasus Saarathy Enterprises Brand Name Exemption: A farmer’s image on packaging is a “brand,” but exemption is allowed if the taxpayer files an affidavit specifically foregoing actionable rights to that brand. Click Here Sec 16(4) Om Sakthi… Read More »

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A sale concluded via auction before July 1, 2017, remains taxable under the old regime (Sales Tax), even if payments continue post-GST.

By | April 22, 2026

A sale concluded via auction before July 1, 2017, remains taxable under the old regime (Sales Tax), even if payments continue post-GST. The Dispute: Old Tax vs. New GST The Conflict: The petitioner bought timber in e-auctions held in April and May 2017 (pre-GST). The contract allowed for staged payments extending past July 1, 2017… Read More »

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Maintaining the same gross ticket price after a GST rate cut constitutes profiteering; base prices cannot be hiked to absorb the tax benefit.

By | April 22, 2026

Maintaining the same gross ticket price after a GST rate cut constitutes profiteering; base prices cannot be hiked to absorb the tax benefit. The Dispute: Static Prices vs. Commensurate Reduction The Conflict: Effective from January 1, 2019, the GST on cinema tickets was significantly reduced: Tickets > ₹100: Reduced from 28% to 18%. Tickets ≤… Read More »

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The “Authorized Operations” requirement for SEZ refunds is not retrospective and applies only from October 1, 2023.

By | April 22, 2026

The “Authorized Operations” requirement for SEZ refunds is not retrospective and applies only from October 1, 2023. The Dispute: Retrospective vs. Prospective Law The Conflict: The petitioner, a unit in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), claimed a refund of GST paid on services received between March 2020 and June 2023. The Tax Department rejected/challenged the… Read More »

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