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Out-reach Program by CBIC under Sabka Vishwas Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019
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CA. Kapil Mittal

Out-reach Program by CBIC under Sabka Vishwas Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019

Mid of the year 2019, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (“CBIC”) introduced “Amnesty Scheme” by the name of Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (“SVLDRS” or “Scheme”)” vide Chapter V of Finance Act, 2019 wherein Government has provided option to resolve litigation pending under Central Excise Act, Finance Act, 1994 and other notified acts by way of granting partial waiver from liability of tax, interest, and penalty. Accordingly, Scheme provides an option to taxpayer to resolve pending dispute by way of paying partial liability of applicable taxes. Taxpayer was eligible to opt benefit of scheme only where

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Sabka Vishwas Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme
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CA. Kapil Mittal

Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019| Chapter V of Finance Act, 2019

Government introduces the “Amnesty Scheme” to resolve long pending litigation by granting a waiver in tax, interest, and penalty amount to some extent. Dictionary meaning of Amnesty is “an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses”. The major objective behind such Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) scheme is to resolve litigation without wasting the time of departmental authorities and attractive tax reliefs are provided so that the maximum taxpayers can pay their defaulted amounts. On the same lines, an Amnesty scheme in name of Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (“SVLDRS” or “Scheme”)” has been

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measures to boost exports
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CA. Kapil Mittal

Measures to Boost Exports | Part 2 | Announcements by Finance Ministry

Announcements made by the Hon’ble Finance Minister during the Press Conference held on 14 September 2019 In order to address the concerns raised by global as well as domestic investors and provide assurance to the Industry at large on the Government’s commitment to steering the economy to growth, the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman (‘FM’) has been holding Press conferences announcing various interim measures and relief in the nature of clarifications on existing concerns, prospective policy changes, proposed amendments in law and commitments for additional fiscal support by the Government. The Hon’ble FM has made detailed ‘corporate style presentations’

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Measures to Boost Economy
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CA. Kavit Vijay

Measures to Boost Economy – Part 1 | Announcements by Finance Ministry

Announcements made by the Hon’ble Finance Minister during the Press Conference held on 23 August 2019 The Indian Parliament had passed the Finance Act (No. 2), 2019 during July 2019. Being the first Budget presented by the Government after a sweeping majority in the recent elections to the Lower House of the Parliament, the focus was on stabilising the economy and undertaking structural macro-economic reforms to inter alia derive benefits from the demonetisation exercise conducted in November 2016 and the introduction of Goods and Services Tax in July 2017.  The budget was also focussed on tax optimisation, increasing the tax

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is the bankruptcy law
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CA. Kavit Vijay

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is the bankruptcy law

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“The Code”) is the bankruptcy law which contains provisions related to insolvency of companies, partnership firms and individuals. Ministry of Corporate affairs issued a press release dated 17th July, 2019 specifying that Union cabinet approved the proposal to introduce Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (“The Bill”) in parliament on 17th July, 2019 itself. The bill will propose 8 amendments in the code. Major objective of the bill is to fill the critical gaps in the corporate insolvency resolution framework with simultaneously maximizing value from Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”). CIRP section of the

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All about National Financial Reporting Authority(“NFRA”)
Company Law
CA. Kavit Vijay

National Financial Reporting Authority(“NFRA”) | NFRA-1 Filing

With the object of proper compliance with accounting and auditing standards under companies Act, 2013(“The Act”), section 132 of the Act authorizes Central Government (“CG”) to set-up National Financial Reporting Authority (“NFRA”). NFRA would provide for matters related to accounting and auditing standards under the act. This article contains a detailed discussion about constitution of NFRA, applicability of NFRA Rules, Composition of NFRA, powers and responsibility of NFRA and some other relevant information related NFRA. 1. Objective to constitute NFRA National Financial Reporting Authority will be constituted by Central government to provide matter related to accounting and auditing standards. NFRA

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The Income Tax Department Will Share ITR Data With GST For Tax Evasion
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CA. Kavit Vijay

The Income Tax Will Share ITR Data With GST For Tax Evasion

1. Handshake Between The Income Tax Department And GST Will Benefit The Economy (ITD will share Data With GST For Tax Evasion) India is a growing economy and one of the fastest developing nations in the world; nevertheless, tax evasion in the country is cutting the economy like a hot knife through the butter. Although India is deemed to be the fastest growing economy with an enhanced military might, there is a stark difference in the standard of living among its citizens. This disparity is partly due to a vast number of tax-payers not contributing or evading tax. This idea

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10 new Features on GST Portal you must know
Goods and Service Tax
CA. Sachin Jindal

10 new Features on GST Portal you must know

Goods and Service Tax Network (“GSTN”) keeps listing new features on GST portal (www.gst.gov.in) to streamline task for taxpayer and also to improvise compliance. GSTN has listed various new updates on GST portal in last 6 months such as: Listing of option to file annual return in GSTR-9 & GSTR-9A, Comparison of outward supply between GTSR-3B & GTSR-1 etc. To complete compliance smoothly, it is important for the user to get informed about such updates so that he can use such online facility and don’t involve himself into cumbersome manual process. Foremost new features listed on GST portal are as

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All about IEC Code
Export Incentives
CA. Sachin Jindal

All about Import Export Code | IEC CODE

Importer Exporter Code (‘IEC code’) is a unique 10 digit code issued by the Director-General of Foreign Trade (‘DGFT’) of the Ministry of Commerce under the Government of India. Import Export Code (IEC) is a unique identifier for all international trade transactions undertaken by India. Import Export Code (IEC code) is a registration required for persons importing or exporting goods and services from India. Import Export Code (IEC code) is issued only to Indian entities and individuals in order to enable them to undertake International Trade.  As per the Foreign Trade Policy, Import Export Code (IEC code) Registration is mandatory

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export Incentives
Export Incentives
CA. Kapil Mittal

Export Incentives in India | Incentives for Exporters

As a developing economy, India relies significantly on foreign exchange inflows to simulate growth, sustain imbalances and meet its economic and social objectives. Export promotion has always been one of the top priorities for the Government of India. Several export promotion programs have been introduced from time to time with a special focus on the Indian MSME sector. The export promotion programs are in the form of granting incentives to exporters, concessional tax rates, exemption from input taxes etc. Some of the export incentives in India currently in force are: Concessional Tax Rates for Merchant Exporters Exemption for Ocean Freight

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