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This is the seventh in the series of proposed articles on the GST Model law. The purpose is mainly to create awareness and enable one to look at the unintended impact as maybe applicable for each sector/ person. It could also aid in representation needed for amendment of the Model GST Law to make it tax payer friendly and meet the objective of clarity, certainty and transparency.

Background

The cenvat credit scheme under present law was intended to be a beneficial scheme to allow the...

This is the fifth in the series of articles to understand the GST Model Law. The purpose is mainly to create an awareness and enable one to look at the unintended impact on his her sector. It would aid in making representations to make this law tax payer friendly, simple and transparent.  

The GST Model Law has been put in public domain to get the feedback for amendments. This law requires in the opinion of the paper writers large number of amendment to even make it... Read more

This is the fourth in the series of articles to understand the GST Model Law. The purpose is mainly to create an awareness and enable one to look at the unintended impact on his her sector. It would aid in making representations to make this law tax payer friendly, simple and transparent.  

The GST Model Law has been put in public domain to get the feedback for amendments. This law requires in the opinion of the paper writers large number of amendment to even make it...

This is the second in the series of proposed articles on the GST Model law. The purpose is mainly to create awareness and enable one to look at the unintended impact as maybe applicable for each sector/ person. It could also aid in representation needed for amendment of the Model GST Law to make it tax payer friendly and meet the objective of clarity, certainty and transparency.  

Background  

Under present indirect tax laws, the taxable event attracting the levy varies under...

1. Input Tax credits can be claimed based on invoice value even though goods sold to consumer at discounted price by dealer (Jyoti electronics 2016(336) E.L.T. 517 (Raj)
   • Background: Assessee, dealer of electronic goods, received quantity discount from manufacturer. Goods so purchased were sold at discounted price to the consumer. Assessee took credit of tax charged by manufacturer on gross amount i.e. before discount. Department contended that credit cannot be taken on invoice amount...