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GST Registration Cancellation and Revocation: How TaxBuddy Manages the Entire Process
GST registration cancellation and revocation follow clearly defined procedures under the CGST Act, 2017. Businesses may cancel GST voluntarily due to closure or low turnover, while tax authorities can cancel registrations for non-compliance such as return defaults. Revocation offers a second chance when cancellation is done by the department, provided timelines and conditions are met. Managing these processes requires accurate filings, timely responses, and compliance with fo

Asharam Swain
Jan 198 min read
GST Registration for Freelancers vs Proprietorships: How TaxBuddy Suggests the Best Route
GST registration rules for freelancers and proprietorships may appear identical on paper, but practical differences emerge when business scale, banking requirements, and client expectations come into play. Both structures follow the same turnover thresholds under the CGST Act, yet the decision to register, especially voluntarily, impacts credibility, compliance burden, and growth potential. Choosing the correct path affects invoicing, input tax credit eligibility, ongoing GST

Dipali Waghmode
Jan 189 min read
GST Return Filing for Agencies Handling Client Billing: How TaxBuddy Separates Own and Client GST
Agencies that handle billing on behalf of clients face a unique GST challenge during GST filing. Their own service income attracts GST, while client-related billing may follow a different tax treatment depending on the contractual structure, documentation, and satisfaction of pure agent conditions. Mixing the two can trigger mismatches, blocked input tax credit, and scrutiny during return filing. Accurate segregation of an agency’s own GST liability and client-related GST is

Dipali Waghmode
Jan 188 min read
GST for Subscription-Based Businesses: Managing Recurring Invoices and Returns
Subscription-based businesses in India operate on recurring billing cycles, which makes GST compliance both continuous and sensitive to errors. Most subscription services, including SaaS, digital platforms, and online access services, attract 18% GST and require consistent invoice generation, accurate tax classification, and timely return filing. Any mismatch across invoices, GST returns, or input tax credit can quickly trigger notices or blocked filings. With stricter compli

Nimisha Panda
Jan 179 min read
GST Compliance Roadmap for New Businesses: How TaxBuddy Onboards You From Day One
New businesses in India face GST compliance from the moment operations begin. Registration, bank account setup, GST filing, return filing schedules, and invoice compliance are no longer optional checkpoints but mandatory milestones tied to strict timelines and risk-based approvals. From November 2025, GST registration has shifted to a faster, automated framework for low-risk applicants, while compliance tracking has become increasingly data-driven. A structured GST compliance

Rashmita Choudhary
Jan 158 min read
Pin to Pin Distance in GST: How to Calculate it for E-Way Bills
The idea of "Pin to Pin distance" is crucial to many areas of compliance with the Goods and Services Tax (GST), especially when determining tax liability for interstate transactions and logistics. Business owners must understand the concept of Pin to Pin distance, how it impacts GST compliance , and what it means for businesses. Table of Contents What is Pin to Pin Distance in GST? Importance of Pin to Pin Distance for E-Way Bills Methods to Calculate Pin to Pin Distance Met

Asharam Swain
Nov 12, 20255 min read
GST Latest News, Updates, Announcements, and Notifications
A compact car buyer might save over Rs. 70,000 thanks to the GST amendments, which went into effect on Monday, September 22, 2025. Household expenses for groceries and daily necessities would be reduced by 13%. According to government projections, purchases of stationery, apparel, shoes, and medications would result in savings of 7–12%, while individual health and life insurance policies—which are now exempt from GST —would result in savings of up to 18%. These are just a few

Dipali Waghmode
Nov 12, 202510 min read
GST Turnover vs ITR Turnover: Why They Must Match
GST turnover and ITR turnover represent two sides of the same business activity but under different tax laws—Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Income Tax. Both must align to ensure transparency, prevent scrutiny, and maintain compliance with the authorities. While GST turnover reflects gross sales and services excluding tax components, ITR turnover represents total income after adjusting for expenses, deductions, and exemptions. Mismatched figures can attract audits, demand no

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Nov 10, 20258 min read
GST Return Filers: Can You File ITR on TaxBuddy DIY?
Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is a critical compliance requirement for individuals and businesses in India. For GST return filers,...

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Sep 15, 20259 min read
Mistaking GSTR-3B Data as Business Turnover in Income Tax Return
When it comes to filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for businesses, one of the most common areas of confusion is the distinction between...
Farheen Mukadam
Sep 12, 202510 min read
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