Latest update 23.01.2025
A. Amendment
GST
Instruction No. 01/2025-GST dated 13.01.2025
CBIC issued Instruction no. 01/2025-GST dated 13.01.2025 providing Guidelines for arrest and bail in relation to offences punishable under the CGST Act, 2017.
Notification no. 9/2025 dated 21.01.2025- Income tax
Income tax
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued notification no. 9/2025 dated 21.01.2025 amending the Income tax Rules, 1962.
As a measure to promote investment and employment, Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 inter alia provided a presumptive taxation regime for non-residents, engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships. Further, exemption has been provided for any income of a foreign company from lease rentals of cruise ships, received from a related company which operates such ship or ships in India. Applicability of this presumptive taxation regime is subject to the conditions, as prescribed.
B. Tax in Media
GST
Big relief for small taxpayers: No GST on leased premises
In a significant development for small taxpayers under the composition scheme, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) eliminated 18% GST on rent when they lease premises from property owners not registered under GST. This decision is expected to substantially benefit several restaurants and service provides in the sector.
Budget 2025: Key reforms expected in the indirect tax ecosystem
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her second Union Budget during the current term, expectations are high for both businesses and citizens. The Union Budget 2025 arrives at a crucial juncture in India’s economic trajectory, where the focus remains on driving growth, improving efficiency and enhancing transparency.
A massive fraud, involving senior GST enforcement officials, major transporters and an organised mafia, across the country has come to light, reportedly costing the Union government thousands of crores every month.
Insurers want GST to continue on term plans
At a time when the ministerial panel on GST rationalisation is seeking to ensure that the benefits of lower tax are passed on to consumers, life insurance companies have petitioned against exempting term insurance policies from the levy.
Vodafone Idea faces ₹8.93 cr penalty under GST Act
Vodafone Idea Limited received an Order confirming a penalty of ₹ 8,93,30,093/- under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, according to an exchange filing.
Income tax
The law mandates women have a right to get financial support from their spouse during separation or following a divorce. This financial support is called alimony, however, it’s not as simple as it seems. It may be a one-time payment of a lump sum, or it may be in the form of regular payments or a combination of both. Often interim maintenance payment starts before divorce while it may also continue after divorce. Sometimes alimony is not pure financial support, rather it can be distribution of family assets also.
Supreme Court to review IT department’s appeal on Vodafone Idea tax dispute
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the income tax department’s appeal against a Bombay HC’s judgment that quashed the tax notices issued to Vodafone Idea for there being a huge difference in quantum of income which had escaped assessment for AY 2016-17.
As a measure to promote investment and employment, Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 inter alia provided a presumptive taxation regime for non-residents, engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships. Further, exemption has been provided for any income of a foreign company from lease rentals of cruise ships, received from a related company which operates such ship or ships in India. Applicability of this presumptive taxation regime is subject to the conditions, as prescribed.
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