🔍 How GST Fraud is Tracked by the GST Department in India - by CA Vishal Mehta In today’s GST ecosystem, fraud detection is no longer dependent on manual checks or random scrutiny. The system has evolved into a highly intelligent, data-driven network where almost every transaction leaves a digital footprint—and every mismatch can trigger action. If you’re running a business or advising clients, understanding how the department tracks fraud will not only help in compliance but also protect...

Specified Premises under GST – A Practical Interpretation for the Hospitality Industry-by CA Vishal Mehta 1. Why the Concept Exists In taxation, the challenge is often not about the tax rate itself, but about identifying when a higher rate should apply. The hospitality sector faced this exact issue under GST. Restaurants generally attract 5% GST without input tax credit, but restaurants operating inside premium hotels are taxed differently. To remove ambiguity, the GST framework introduced...

Exports play a crucial role in a country’s economic growth. Recognizing this, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime offers special...