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Rajasthan Budget - Karwa & Associates 2026-27

Rajasthan State Budget 2026-27 – Key Highlights

  The Rajasthan Government has presented the State Budget for FY 2026-27 with strong focus on infrastructure development, water management, agriculture, energy, women empowerment, industrial growth, and social security. 1. Airport Development & Connectivity Feasibility studies to be conducted for new airports in Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Bharatpur-Deeg region. Improved regional air connectivity planned. 2. Social…
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February 11, 2026 0
Union Budget 2026-27 highlights

Highlights of Union Budget 2026-27

Top Highlights of Budget 2026-27:  Macroeconomic Framework • Fiscal deficit for FY27 set at 4.2% to 4.3% of GDP. • Real GDP growth projected between 6.8% to 7.2%. • Total expenditure estimated at Rs 53.5 lakh crore. • Net tax receipts projected at Rs 28.7 lakh crore. • Capital expenditure increased to Rs 12.2 lakh…
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January 30, 2026 2
Refund alerts, deductions and risk management flags, here’s what the CBDT clarification really means for taxpayers.

Income Tax Refunds On Hold Messages, What Taxpayers Should Know And Why There Is No Need To Panic

Over the past few days, many taxpayers across India received SMS and email alerts stating that their “Income Tax Refund is on hold” or that their “ITR is under risk management review”. A large number of these messages referred to 80G donation claims and other deduction or exemption related issues. Since almost 60 to 70…
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December 25, 2025 0

Key Changes in GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2024-25 – Karwa & Associates

The CBIC has made a few important changes in GSTR-9 (Annual Return) and GSTR-9C (Reconciliation Statement) for FY 2024-25. These updates aim to simplify reporting and make compliance smoother for taxpayers. To help you understand everything clearly, we have created a detailed and easy-to-follow PPT covering all the latest changes and practical points. Covered in…
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November 11, 2025 0
Supreme Court’s Big Relief on ITC Buyer Not Liable for Seller’s Default

Supreme Court’s Big Relief on ITC: Buyer Not Liable for Seller’s Default

Supreme Court’s Big Relief on ITC: Buyer Not Liable for Seller’s Default Summary In a major judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled that a genuine buyer cannot be denied Input Tax Credit (ITC) just because the seller failed to deposit tax with the government. This means if you’ve made a real purchase, paid for…
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November 11, 2025 0

CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing Tax Audit Reports for AY 2025-26 FY 2024-25

New Delhi, 25th September 2025 – The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an important relief for taxpayers and professionals. The due date for furnishing various audit reports under the Income-tax Act, 1961 for the Previous Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) has been extended from 30th September 2025 to 31st October 2025. Reason…
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September 25, 2025 0
GST 56th Meeting

Highlights of 56th GST Council Meeting – September 2025

Highlights of 56th GST Council Meeting – September 2025 1. Relief on Daily Essentials GST reduced on hair oil, shampoo, toothpaste, toilet soap bar, toothbrushes, shaving cream from 18% to 5%. Butter, ghee, cheese, dairy spreads, pre-packaged namkeens, bhujia, mixtures, utensils, feeding bottles, napkins for babies, clinical diapers, sewing machines & parts reduced from 12%…
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September 3, 2025 0

GSTN Advisory: Mandatory Reporting of HSN Codes in Table 12 & Document Details in Table 13 of GSTR-1/1A -2025

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an important Advisory dated 01.05.2025 regarding the implementation of Phase-3 of HSN Code Reporting and mandatory disclosure in Table 13 of GSTR-1 and GSTR-1A, effective from the May 2025 return period. Phase-3 is now being rolled out for returns from May 2025 onwards. What’s New in…
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July 10, 2025 0

New CBIC Instructions for GST Registration (Instruction No. 03/2025-GST) and Checklist for GST Registration

Date Issued: 17th April, 2025Issued By: GST Policy Wing, CBIC Key Highlights: Previous Instructions Superseded:Instruction No. 03/2023-GST dated 14.06.2023 is now replaced with comprehensive updated guidelines. Focus on Simplification:Officers must strictly adhere to the documents list provided in Form GST REG-01.No unnecessary or additional documents (like Lessor’s PAN, Aadhaar, or photos) to be sought unless…
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April 18, 2025 0
Rajasthan Budget 2025-26

Rajasthan Budget Key Highlights 2025-26

On February 19, 2025, Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Diya Kumari, presented the state’s Budget for the financial year 2025-26. Major Highlights of Rajasthan Budget 2025-26: Economic & Infrastructure Development Target to double Rajasthan’s economy to $350 billion by 2030. Jaipur Metro Phase 2 to start soon, covering Ambabari to Sitapura with 21…
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February 20, 2025 0
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