E-invoicing under GST
GST council had implemented this e-invoicing feature in its 35th meeting which applies to the special category of individuals. Many people misunderstood this term as generation of invoice on GST portal but this is not so. E-invoice is a process of submission of already generated invoices on an e-invoice portal. E-Invoicing in detail is the […]
Must Have features for a billing software
Every business needs complete software that can make their tasks easier. But it is difficult to find such complete software. Customized software is preferred that can be changed according to the requirements. A software generally comes with a long list of features that are not required for every business. There are just a few features […]
Are Winnings from Online Betting taxable in India?
Following an increasing internet penetration in India, more and more Indians are beginning to make use of so-called online betting sites which allow users to place bets on popular sporting events from India and around the world and potentially win money. As with all activities that have an element of income-earning potential, the inevitable questions […]
GST Returns for Persons Registered under Composition Scheme
Details, as furnished in Details of outward supplies in Form GSTR-1, will be available to the composite dealer in Form GSTR – 4A. The dealer can add, correct or delete such details. After such addition, correction or deletion quarterly return in Form GSTR-4 is to be furnished. Form GSTR-4 shall include- (a) invoice wise inter-State and intra-State inward […]
Taxability of Salary and Other Income for Seafarers
Taxability of Salary Income As per Section 5(2), the total income of any financial year who is a non-resident includes all the incomes from whatever source derived which – is received or deemed to be received in India or arise in India during such financial year. accrue or arises or is deemed to accrue or […]
GST on Hotels – A Complete Guide
Services provided by the hotel is a taxable service in GST. The place of supply will always be the state/union territory where the hotel is located even if the guest is a registered person and has GSTIN of another state. Therefore, a hotel has to charge SGST and CGST always. The guest can take input […]
Filing Income Tax Return (ITR) for Seafarer
As per Section 139(1)(b), every individual, if his total income exceeds the maximum amount which is not chargeable to income tax shall file his return before giving any benefits of any deduction under Chapter VI-A (like LIC, medical premium, school fees etc. provided under section 80) shall furnish his return of income. Filing return of […]
Type of Bank Accounts for Seafarers
Non-resident seafarers are allowed to have various types of bank account as follows: – Non-resident Ordinary Account (NRO) It is a rupee-denominated saving account for managing income earned in India by the non-resident. Interest earned on this account is not tax-free and TDS is deducted by the bank @ 31.2%. It is highly advisable to […]
Composition Scheme for Service Providers in GST
Introduction Composition scheme under GST law is for small businesses. This is to bring relief to small businesses so that they need not be burdened with the compliance provisions under the law. An option has been provided to the eligible taxpayer who can opt to pay a fixed percentage of turnover as fees in lieu […]
GST for Indian Freelancers: Applicability & Compliances
Rules for GST are same for individual freelancers as well as partnership firms, LLP, Companies etc. These same rules apply to self-employed professionals whether providing services to a single client or to multiple clients. Registration Requirement under GST 1. When you are providing services of up to Rs. 20 lakhs in a financial year – […]
