Tag Archives: GST FAQ

GST on Transfer of Assets to Employee

By | January 17, 2018

Is there any GST on Transfer of Laptop at concessional rate to employee for his personal use? The employer will have to pay taxes on the value of such assets irrespective of whether the credit is availed on such assets or not since this transaction will get covered under Sl No 2 of Schedule I… Read More »

Search under GST : Basic requirements to be observed during Search operations

By | January 16, 2018

What are the basic requirements to be observed during Search operations under GST? Ans. The following principles should be observed during  Search: No search of premises should be carried out without a valid search warrant issued by the proper officer. There should invariably be a lady officer accompanying the search team to residence. The officers… Read More »

Penalty if GST Collected but not paid to Govt

By | January 16, 2018

What happens if a person collects tax from another person but does not deposit the same with Government? Ans. It is mandatory to pay amount, collected from other person representing tax under this act, to the government. For any such amount not so paid, proper officer may issue SCN (show Cause Notice)  for recovery of… Read More »

Can refund be withheld by the GST department?

By | January 16, 2018

Can refund be withheld by the GST department? Yes, the proper officer can withhold refund of accumulated ITC under Section 54(3)  in the following circumstances: i. If the person has failed to furnish any return till he files such return; ii. If the registered taxable person is required to pay any tax, interest or penalty… Read More »

GST Audit : Can the Taxpayer see Audit Report

By | January 15, 2018

What would be the action by the proper officer upon conclusion of the audit under GST? Audit by Department The proper officer shall, on conclusion of audit, within 30 days inform the taxable person about his findings, reasons for findings and the taxable person’s rights and obligations in respect of such findings. [ Section 65(6)… Read More »