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GST · Notification

GST Notification Research Framework

A practical framework for reading GST notifications with effective dates, conditions, affected taxpayers and compliance impact.

2026-05-16 17:54:09 · ITI-GUIDE-GST-NOTIFICATION · Pinned

GST · Notification

Due date for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-3B for the month of March, 2026

CBIC has issued Notification No. 01/2026 – Central Tax dated 21 April 2026, extending the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B for March 2026. The due date has been extended to 21 April 2026 for registered persons required to file GSTR-3B under Section 39(1) of the CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule 61(1)(i) of the CGST Rules, 2017. The notification is effective from 20 April 2026.

2026-04-21 · 01/2026 – Central Tax · Pinned

Central Excise · Amendment

Central Excise Legacy Amendment Review

A legacy research guide for reviewing Central Excise amendments in pending audit, recovery and appeal matters.

2026-05-16 17:54:09

GST · Circular

GST Circular Reading Method

A guide to reading GST circulars as departmental clarification while preserving the distinction between law and interpretation.

2026-05-16 17:54:09

GST · Notification

Amendments in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

The notification amends certain HSN classifications under Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate). It revises entries relating to beverages under Schedule I (5% IGST) and Schedule III (40% IGST). The amendments substitute specific tariff codes for applicable GST rates and come into force from 1 May 2026.

2026-04-30 · Notification No. 01/2026-Integrated Tax (Rate)

GST · Notification

CBIC Amends GST Rate Notification No. 09/2025 for Specified Beverages under Central Tax Rate

The Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue has issued Notification No. 01/2026-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30 April 2026. This notification amends Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate) dated 17 September 2025. The amendment revises certain tariff entries under Schedule I – 2.5% and Schedule III – 20%, mainly relating to specified goods falling under heading 2202. The notification comes into force from 1 May 2026.

2026-04-30 · Notification No. 01/2026-Central Tax (Rate)

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