AC STD cautions taxpayers against using fake use of QR codes, sale suppression

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JAMMU: Additional Commissioner, State Taxes department (STD), Administration & Enforcement Jammu, Namrita Dogra on Friday cautioned the taxpayers over consequences of fraudsters using fake or multiple QR (quick response) codes and showing sale suppression. She also urged dealers to use own credentials like phone number and e mail getting GST registration to receive timely notification and communication.
Chairing a ‘Dealers Meet’ with taxpayers of Circle B of Jammu, the Additional Commissioner reviewed financial position of first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 ending this June and devised strategy for revenue argumentation for remaining three quarters.
She stressed on 100% return filing compliance and urged dealers to ensure that 99.99 percent of return filing well before the last date.
Appreciating the dedication and honesty of Jammu City’s dealers, the Additional Commissioner said that Jammu City’s taxpayers traditionally remained obedient and file their respective taxes on time, which is expected in future too. She laid stress on 100% return compliance and clearing all the blocked payments. She also encouraged the business representatives to openly share their grievances with concerned STO.
Highlighting an analysis, the Additional Commissioner said, “We have noticed that some food vendors, restaurants, hoteliers and other traders are receiving payments through multiple UPI accounts to hide their actual turnovers aimed to show suppressed sale and avoid issuing tax invoices”. She added that such trend is in notice of the department and soon a drive will be launched to check these violations.
The Additional Commissioner also urged the taxpayers to keep their stock positioning and directed STOs for frequent inspections of stocks in case of mismatch. She added that the department has noticed that many important communications do not reach to potential dealers, due to which department and taxpayers suffered.
“I have noticed many cases where dealers are not aware of non-compliance or demand notices we issue because their own phone number is not registered with department, so I urge you all to register GST with personal email and mobile numbers to receive timely notification and effective communication,” she said.
Earlier, State Tax Officer, Circle-B Neeraj Sharma briefed the attendees about agenda of meeting and introduced the dealers, which includes dealers from multiple trades like automobiles, restaurants & hotels, work contracts, garment, electronics, paints & varnishing, service sector, tuition centers, consultancies, mobile and other retail sector.
The meeting was part of Commissioner State Taxes Jammu and Kashmir, P K Bhat’s initiative ‘Know Your Dealer’, launched to increase communication of circle level officers with the taxpayers to know their trade specific grievances and shortfalls.
The meeting was pivotal for getting feedback from taxpayers and to make them aware of consequences of non-compliance and tax evasions with a view to create deterrence amongst the taxpayers.
One to one discussion was held with each representative of business to assess sector wise business and tax position.