Category : GST & Taxation


ITAT: No Tax on Property Sale at Same Purchase Price

The Mumbai ITAT has ruled that capital gains tax cannot be levied if a property is sold for the same amount as its purchase cost, overturning a tax officer's assessment in a case involving a Rs 85 lakh transaction.

IT Attaches Hyderabad Land in Suspected Benami Deal

Income Tax authorities provisionally attach 4.4 acres of agricultural land in Gajularamaram, Hyderabad, suspecting five individuals with modest incomes acted as benamidars in a Rs 23.4 crore cash transaction allegedly funded by an unknown beneficial owner

Income Tax Raids in Tamil Nadu Shops Before Assembly Polls

Income tax officials conducted extensive raids at textile and jewellery shops across Coimbatore, Tirupur, and Salem on Friday, with one operation targeting alleged distribution of sarees and dhotis to voters ahead of the April 23 assembly election.

New PAN Card Forms Introduced by Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department has introduced four new PAN card application forms—Form 93, 94, 95, and 96—to streamline the process for Indian residents, foreign individuals, and entities. Key changes include mandatory contact details, larger photos, and simpl

DGGI Raids Tech Firms in GST Betting Probe Across Cities

The DGGI Hyderabad unit has conducted searches at three tech and fintech firms in Chennai, Mumbai, and Bengaluru as part of a GST irregularities probe linked to a multi-crore online betting case, seizing documents and digital evidence.

Punjab Tax Crackdown Recovers Rs 1,137 Crore in 2025-26

Punjab's taxation department recovered Rs 1,137.8 crore in 2025-26 through a crackdown on evasion, with penalties of Rs 1,383.1 crore imposed. Minister Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted a major enforcement jump, including eight FIRs and 15 arrests.

Hyderabad 'Gold Man' Tax Raid: ₹1 Crore Seized Under New Law

Income Tax authorities in Hyderabad seized unaccounted gold worth ₹1 crore from Yadgiri Chinna Goud, known as 'Dargah Chinna Pahilwan'. This marks the first warrant issued under Section 247 of the new Income Tax Act, 2025, targeting individuals with flash

Punjab GST Up 12.5% in FY26, Beats National Average

Punjab's net GST collection increased to Rs 26,601.1 crore in 2025-26, marking a 12.5% rise from the previous year. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted strong growth despite mid-year disruptions from GST 2.0 changes.

AP GST Collections Jump 10% in March, 6% Annual Growth

Andhra Pradesh recorded a massive 10% rise in net GST collections in March 2026, with overall growth of about 6% for FY 2025-26. The state outperformed southern peers through compliance and technology-driven monitoring.

DGGI Visakhapatnam Arrests Fake ITC Racket Operator

DGGI Visakhapatnam has arrested T Venkata Swaroop Kumar for operating a fake Input Tax Credit racket through dummy firms, involving Rs 9.62 crore in fraudulent ITC. This marks the first arrest of FY 2026-27 in a case with earlier arrests.

Haryana Leads India in SGST Growth at 22% in FY 2025-26

Haryana has achieved the highest growth in gross State GST revenues in India for FY 2025-26, recording a 22% increase, far exceeding the national average of 6%. The state's SGST collection rose to Rs 48,289 crore, and it now ranks sixth nationally in GST

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