GST Litigation Services

GST Litigations

GST is a complicated statute that encompasses a number of laws and policies that we frequently need to deal with. It entails adhering to GST regulations, keeping track of sales and purchases, analyzing input tax credits, timely submission of returns, and many other things.

There are a number of circumstances that could result in GST litigation such as eligibility of input tax credit, incorrect data entry in E-way bill, denial of GST refund, non or short payment of GST liability, the applicability of GST rate and many other instants where GST department and the taxpayer do not agree. We help you with supporting clients in GST (Goods and Services Tax) litigation. It’s important to seek legal advice as GST litigation can be complex and time-consuming, and to maintain accurate records for any future reference.

Here are the services we offer in relation to litigation and support:

A. Reply to the GST department in case an Audit Objection is raised:

If an objection is raised during a GST audit, it is important to address the issue promptly and professionally.

Here are a few steps we take to respond to an audit objection:

• Review the objection carefully to understand the specific issue that has been raised. Make sure we have all of the relevant documentation and information on hand.
• Consider whether the objection is valid or not. If we believe that the objection is not justified, we provide a written response explaining why we disagree with the auditor’s assessment.
• If the objection is valid, we may need to make changes to your business’s processes or provide additional documentation to the auditor. It is important to be cooperative and transparent in this process.

Overall, it is important to be respectful and responsive in your communication with the GST department during the audit process.

B. Reply to Show Cause Notice:

If you have received a “show cause notice,” it means that you are being asked to explain or justify a certain action or behaviour that is being questioned. In order to respond to a show cause notice, it is important to understand the specific allegations or issues that are being raised and to gather any relevant information or evidence that can support your position.

Here are some general steps we follow when responding to a show-cause notice:

1. Understand the Issue: Read the notice carefully and make sure we understand the specific issues or allegations that are being raised.
2. Gather Information: Gather any relevant information or evidence that can support your position. This might include documents, emails, or witness statements.
3. Prepare Response: Prepare a written response that addresses each of the issues or allegations raised in the notice. In your response, provide any explanations or justification for your actions, and include any relevant information or evidence that supports your position.
4. Submit the Response: Send the response to the appropriate person or organization and keep a copy for your records.

C. Filing appeal to the Commissioner and Tribunal:

We help you with filing an appeal related to GST (Goods and Services Tax) to a commissioner.

Here are the general steps we take when filing a GST appeal to the commissioner:

1. Review the decision: Review the decision or order that we are appealing. Make sure that we understand the reasons for the decision and the specific issues that are being challenged.
2. Gather Information: Gather any relevant information or evidence that supports your case. This might include GST returns, invoices, receipts, and other financial documents.
3. Draft a written appeal: Draft a written appeal that sets out the grounds for your appeal and presents the facts and evidence that support your case. The appeal should also explain why we believe the GST decision or order is incorrect and why it should be overturned or modified.
4. File Appeal: File the appeal with the appropriate commissioner. GST appeals are typically filed with the commissioner of Central Tax, State Tax, or Union Territory Tax, depending on the jurisdiction.
5. Pay the filing fee: Pay any required filing fee and submit any other required documents. GST appeals are usually required to be filed electronically, usually through the GST portal.
6. Appear on behalf of Taxpayer: Attend any required hearings and present your case to the commissioner.

D. Representation before the GST Department:

Representing clients before the GST (Goods and Services Tax) department can involve a range of activities, including helping clients with compliance, answering queries from GST officials, and assisting clients with appeals and other disputes with the GST department.

Here are some general steps we take when representing a client before the GST department:

1. Understand the business: Understand the client’s business and the specific issues that they are facing with the GST department.
2. Gather Information: Gather any relevant information or evidence that supports the client’s position. This might include GST returns, invoices, receipts, and other financial documents.
3. Prepare a written submission:  Prepare a written representation that sets out the client’s position and presents the facts and evidence that support the client’s case. The representation also explains why the client believes the GST department’s decision or order is incorrect and why it should be overturned or modified.
4. Communicate with GST officials: We reach out to them by phone, email or by visiting their office. We provide them with all the required documentation as per their request.
5. Represent the Client: Attend any required meetings or hearings and present the client’s case to the GST department officials.
6. Keep updated the Client: Keep the client informed of the progress of the case and any updates on the situation.

What is GST Litigation:

GST litigation refers to legal disputes involving GST that are resolved through the court system. These disputes may arise between businesses and the government, or between businesses themselves, and can involve a wide range of issues related to the assessment, collection, or application of GST.

One common area of GST litigation is the assessment and collection of GST by the government. Businesses may challenge the assessment of GST by the government if they believe that it is incorrect or unfair. This may involve disputes over the classification of goods or services for GST purposes, the calculation of the GST liability, or the application of exemptions or special provisions.

Why seek Professional Help:

GST litigation can be a complex and time-consuming process. It is advisable to seek the assistance of a chartered accountant firm if you are involved in GST litigation. A Chartered Accountant firm or GST consultant either in India can help you to understand your rights and obligations under GST, and can represent you in GST department or in negotiations with the government or other businesses.

You can reach out to us at mail@nbaoffice.com for any questions and support.