Articles by Vivek Jalan

TDS Deductors may witness notices on deduction if the counter-party disagrees

Vivek Jalan 14 February 2024 at 08:47

Advance income tax collection through TDS/TCS mechanism has been a top target of the Government, along with tracking of the flow of income on goods or services. Over the years we have witnessed the TDS/TCS mechanism getting wider and more stringent

Understanding the Impact of E-Way Bill Timing: No GST Penalty Amidst Detention and Seizure of Goods

Vivek Jalan 12 February 2024 at 08:48

In this backdrop we are discussing, E-Way bill detention cases which are being handled by Industry as well as by consultants on a regular basis.

Excess stock found during survey - Business income or undisclosed investments

Vivek Jalan 10 February 2024 at 14:10

Whoever makes an assertion, must substantiate it. But whoever requires substantiation must also accept it or prove otherwise! In case an assessee explains the source of the investment in excess stock in his statement that the same was undisclosed income of the assessee from its business

SCNs for FY 17-18 and 18-19 remain valid; Issuance allowed u/s 74

Vivek Jalan 08 February 2024 at 14:01

SCNs for FY 17-18 and 18-19 are still not time-barred. All SCNs can be issued u/s 74

Decoding Natural Justice in GST Cases

Vivek Jalan 07 February 2024 at 08:40

Section 75 of The CGST Act 2017 is a Code in Itself for invocation of Natural Justice in GST Cases

No Interest under GST on delayed filing of GSTR-3B

Vivek Jalan 06 February 2024 at 07:55

While Section 50 of The CGST Act was retrospectively amended to provide that there would be no interest liability on delayed filing of GSTR-3B to the extent of balance in The Electronic Credit Ledger

Powers of the CIT(A) Limited to AO's Scope under Section 251 of Income Tax Act

Vivek Jalan 03 February 2024 at 08:50

Powers of the CIT(A), of enhancement under section 251 of Income Tax Act is restricted to the matter dealt with by the AO

Decoding Section 143(2): Why Issuance of Notice is Crucial for Valid Assessments

Vivek Jalan 24 January 2024 at 08:46

Issuance of notice u/s 143(2) is mandatory and non-compliance of the same will result in nullifying the assessment orders

Bombay High Court dissects taxability on 'accrual' concept, when a dispute is under judicial purview

Vivek Jalan 20 January 2024 at 08:25

Mesne profits, which are yet to be determined, do not come within the purview of an accrued income for the purposes of Section 4 and 5 of the Income Tax Act till the judgment regarding civil dispute was rendered in this regard.

Non-filing of ITR can lead to prosecution

Vivek Jalan 18 January 2024 at 14:05

Taxpayers are now witnessing a new era where economic offenses are no more taken with an attitude of "Letting things be". Tax Professionals should also change accordingly and ensure that tax compliances are in order.