Asia: Tax

The Madras High Court has quashed a show cause notice issued under Section 76 of the CGST Act, 2017 wherein the Department had not considered the payment made by the assessee through the other...

Mandatory pre-deposit requirements in Indian indirect tax laws have evolved from discretionary safeguards to rigid statutory mandates, creating significant barriers to appellate justice. This analysis examines how the 2014 amendments transformed the appellate framework, the practical challenges faced by taxpayers in accessing remedies, and the ongoing judicial efforts to balance revenue protection with meaningful access to justice.

Can mediation resolve tax disputes in Kazakhstan? This analysis examines the legal framework, admissibility conditions, and practical applications of mediation agreements between taxpayers and tax authorities. Through nine detailed case studies from Kazakhstani courts, discover how administrative discretion enables flexible dispute resolution, from revoking audit notices to adjusting tax liabilities and establishing procedural timelines.