Insights & Updates

From the Desk of CA Shashank Raikar

Practical notes on GST, Income Tax, and compliance — from real client work in Goa

GST

RSP-Based GST on Cigarettes and Pan Masala: How the Tax Is Actually Calculated Now, and Where the Real Risk Sits

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Income Tax

CBDT Compulsory Scrutiny Guidelines for FY 2026-27: Who Gets Picked and What to Do

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GST

Post-Sale Discounts Under GST: What Distributors Got Wrong for Eight Years, and What Has Finally Changed

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GST

Fake Invoices in Scrap Trade: How GST Officers Track Them and Why Honest Buyers Pay the Price

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VAT

Goa VAT Refund Procedure: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (March 2026)

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