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GST and income tax compliance have become unavoidable for influencers and digital creators earning from brand deals, sponsorships, affiliate income, and platform monetisation. Once earnings cross the prescribed limits, creators are treated as service providers under GST and as professionals under the income tax law. Errors in GST registration, invoicing, return selection, or advance tax planning can trigger notices and penalties. A structured approach to tracking income, mana

GST interest on delayed payment can quietly inflate tax outflows if compliance slips even by a few days. Under Section 50 of the CGST Act, interest applies automatically once the due date is missed, calculated daily on the unpaid tax. Recent clarifications under Rule 88B have refined how interest is computed, shifting the focus to net cash liability instead of gross tax. With GSTR-3B now auto-calculating interest during GST filing, errors or delays directly translate into hig

Marketplace sellers operating on Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho face a distinct GST framework in India. GST registration is mandatory for most sellers, even at lower turnover levels, due to e-commerce provisions under the CGST Act. Alongside routine returns, sellers must track TCS deductions, reconcile platform statements, and align data across GST and income tax systems. With frequent rate updates and growing scrutiny, compliance has become more data-heavy than transactional.

GST Input Tax Credit reversal is not optional. It is a statutory requirement under the CGST Act whenever credits are linked to exempt supplies, unpaid invoices, blocked credits, or non-business use. Missing a reversal can lead to interest, penalties, and scrutiny during assessments. With frequent changes such as new exemptions and compliance checks driven by GSTR-2B data, identifying reversal situations manually has become complex. During routine GST filing, platforms like Ta

GST compliance is a common concern for home-based businesses offering services or selling products in India. Registration is mandatory only after crossing prescribed turnover limits, yet many small sellers struggle with clarity around thresholds, documentation, and ongoing filings. With recent GST reforms and automation, compliance has become faster but still demands accuracy. Home-based entrepreneurs need a system that simplifies filings, aligns GST with income tax, and avoi

Accurate GST compliance depends heavily on matching purchase data with GSTR-2B, a static statement that determines the eligible Input Tax Credit. Manual reconciliation often leads to missed credits, excess claims, or interest liabilities due to mismatches in invoices, supplier filings, or tax values. TaxBuddy addresses this challenge through AI-driven automation that fetches GSTR-2B data directly from the GST portal and reconciles it with business purchase records. By combini

GST treatment of educational and training services in India depends on the nature of education, recognition status, and how services are bundled. Core education up to higher secondary level and recognised higher education remains exempt, while private coaching, corporate training, and non-recognised courses attract 18% GST. Many institutions offer both exempt and taxable elements, creating mixed supply scenarios where GST applies at the highest rate. Correct classification, t

E-commerce operators in India are required to file GSTR-8 monthly to report Tax Collected at Source (TCS) under Section 52 of the CGST Act, 2017, as part of their GST filing obligations. Accurate filing is essential to ensure suppliers can claim their input tax credit and to avoid penalties or interest arising from late or incorrect GST filing . Given the high volume of transactions typically handled by e-commerce platforms, manual reconciliation often leads to errors and com

GSTR-7 is a mandatory monthly GST return for entities required to deduct TDS under Section 51 of the CGST Act, 2017. Government departments, local authorities, and notified entities must report GST  TDS  details such as supplier GSTIN, invoice values, and deducted tax within strict timelines. Errors or delays can attract penalties and interest. With evolving compliance requirements like invoice-level reporting, accurate and timely filing has become essential. Platforms such a

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