Author: Mehul Jagwani

The tax on tobacco in India has always been multi-layered, but February 1, 2026 brought the most significant restructuring this sector has seen in years. GST on pan masala, cigarettes, gutkha, and most manufactured tobacco products now stands at a flat 40%, making it the highest GST slab ever applied to any goods category in… Continue reading GST on Pan Masala and Tobacco in India: Rates & Rules

A lot of GST-registered businesses are paying late fees they never expected — not because they missed reporting sales, but because they did not file when they had nothing to report. That is the reality of GSTR 3B nil return compliance in India. The obligation to file does not go away just because a month… Continue reading How to File GSTR-3B NIL Return?

The GST portal recently rolled out the IMS Offline Utility v1.0, a dedicated Excel-based tool that lets taxpayers take actions on invoices received through the Invoice Management System (IMS) without having to work on the portal in real time. In simple terms, it brings the power of IMS to your desktop. While the online IMS… Continue reading GST Portal IMS Offline Utility v1.0: How to Use It Step by Step

If you have ever filed a GSTR-3B late, or fallen short on the cash deposited in your Electronic Cash Ledger, you already know that interest follows. But the way GSTR-3B interest calculation works has changed meaningfully in 2026. The GSTN released an important advisory on 30th January 2026, introducing a revised interest computation formula and… Continue reading How GSTR-3B Interest Calculation Works Under the 2026 Revised GST Rules

If a business made no sales during a particular month or quarter, does it still need to file GSTR 1? The short answer is yes. GSTR 1 nil return filing is a legal obligation under the GST law, regardless of whether any outward supply took place. Many small business owners and freelancers are unaware of… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to File GSTR-1 Nil Return on GST Portal

A GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) is an authorized service centre that helps businesses comply with GST regulations. These kendras are set up by licensed GST Suvidha Providers (GSPs), who are officially approved by the GST Network (GSTN). The centres act as intermediaries between taxpayers and the government portal, making the entire process more accessible at… Continue reading How to Register for GST Suvidha Kendra Franchise?