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GST

GSTIN Fee Payment Cannot Establish Service Recipient AAR 2026

In a significant August 2026 ruling, the Rajasthan Authority for Advance Ruling clarified that mere possession of a GSTIN or payment of fees cannot automatically establish someone as a service recipient under GST law. This has major implications for service providers and invoicing practices.

23 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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GST

GST Registration Revocation After Cancellation 2026 - Uttarakhand HC

In a significant ruling in August 2026, Uttarakhand High Court has permitted businesses to file GST registration revocation applications even after their registration has been cancelled for non-filing of returns. This is a recent update that provides relief to taxpayers facing GST cancellation.

23 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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Income Tax

Section 151 Reassessment Quashed by ITAT Pune 2026 - Invalid Approval

In a significant ruling from August 2026, ITAT Pune has quashed reassessment proceedings for AY 2017-18 after finding that the approval under section 151 was granted by an unauthorised authority. This landmark judgment provides crucial protection to taxpayers against improper reassessment notices.

23 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

RBI Liquidity Operations August 2026 – Impact on Income Tax Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India's latest weekly bulletin (August 2026) reveals significant liquidity operations and bank credit expansion of ₹3.58 lakh crore. This monetary environment directly impacts how taxpayers must report income, manage TDS obligations, and plan business finances for AY 2026-27.

23 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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Income Tax

Retail Equity Derivatives Tax Treatment FY26 - Income Tax Guide

SEBI's latest FY25-FY26 study on retail equity derivatives reveals critical trading trends and profitability patterns. This update impacts how you report capital gains and losses in your income tax returns for AY 2026-27.

23 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Forex Loss ECB Restatement Capital Nature ITAT 2026

ITAT Chennai has ruled that forex losses arising from restatement of External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) capital are capital in nature and cannot be claimed as business expenditure. This recent judgment in August 2026 has significant implications for companies with foreign borrowings.

23 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

ITAT Mumbai 12AB & 80G Registration Conditions Deleted 2026

In a significant ruling dated August 2026, ITAT Mumbai has deleted conditional restrictions imposed by CIT(E) on Section 12AB registration and Section 80G approval. This judgment clarifies that NGO registration cannot be made contingent on external litigation outcomes.

23 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

RBI Forex Swap Facility 2026: FCNR(B), ECB, OFCB Tax Impact

RBI introduced a special USD-INR Forex Swap facility on June 8, 2026, attracting ₹72,848 million in forex inflows till August 21, 2026. Understanding the Income Tax implications for NRI deposits, external borrowings, and interest income is critical for taxpayers in Assessment Year 2026-27.

23 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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GST

Chhattisgarh HC Anticipatory Bail GST E-Way Bill 2026 | EaseValue

In a significant August 2026 ruling, Chhattisgarh High Court granted anticipatory bail to a scrap trader in a case involving GST e-way bill violations and BNS offences. This judgment offers critical lessons for businesses handling high-value goods transportation under GST law.

22 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Bombay HC Quashes Reassessment 2026 – Unsigned Section 151 Approval Invalid

In a landmark August 2026 ruling, Bombay High Court has quashed reassessment proceedings for AY 2017-18, holding that unsigned Section 151 approval is invalid under Section 282A(1) of the Income Tax Act. This is critical protection for taxpayers facing procedural violations.

22 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Treasury Bills Auction August 2026 - Income Tax & TDS Implications

Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91-Day, 182-Day and 364-Day Treasury Bills on August 27, 2026. This recent update explains the income tax and TDS implications for individual investors in AY 2026-27.

22 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Tax News

UAPA Section 51A: Terrorist Sanctions List Update August 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has issued an urgent update on August 18, 2026 regarding implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967. All regulated financial entities must immediately cross-check their customer accounts against the updated United Nations Security Council sanctions list to ensure strict compliance and avoid serious legal consequences.

22 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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