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Kerala to Mandate E-Way Bill for Gold Transportation Above Rs 10 Lakh from 1st January

   01 January 2025 at 08:00

Starting January 1, 2025, transporting gold worth more than ₹10 lakh in Kerala will require an e-way bill, as announced by State GST Commissioner Ajith Patil.

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Biometric Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory for GST Registration in Arunachal Pradesh

   01 January 2025 at 08:00

Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and Document Verification for GST Registration Applicants of Arunachal Pradesh

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Trade Bodies and Tax Professionals Call for GST Reforms in Union Budget 2025

   31 December 2024 at 09:12

As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, trade associations and tax professionals have voiced their expectations for significant changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework.

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Deadline for Amnesty Scheme 2024 to Resolve Pre-GST Tax Arrears Ends 31st Dec

   30 December 2024 at 09:04

The State GST Department has reminded taxpayers that the deadline to apply for the Amnesty Scheme 2024, aimed at resolving decades-old tax arrears under pre-GST tax regimes, is December 31, 2024.

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GSTN Issues Advisory on Waiver Scheme Under Section 128A: Key Details for Taxpayers

   30 December 2024 at 09:03

Advisory for Waiver Scheme under Section 128A

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GST on Caramel Popcorn in Theatres Remains at 5%, Govt Clarifies

   28 December 2024 at 09:01

Amid social media uproar over an 18% GST allegedly being imposed on caramelized popcorn, government sources clarified on Tuesday that popcorn sold in theatres will continue to attract a GST rate of 5%.

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GST Council Exempts Gift Vouchers from Taxation, Bringing Relief to Retail and Corporate Sectors

   27 December 2024 at 09:04

The GST Council's recent decision to exempt gift vouchers from indirect taxation has been hailed as a game-changer by industry leaders, offering much-needed clarity to the retail and corporate sectors.In its latest meeting, the council clarified that

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GST Hike on Used Vehicles May Drive More Transactions to Informal Channels

   26 December 2024 at 09:01

The GST Council's recent proposal to increase the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on used vehicles from 12% to 18% has sparked concerns about its potential impact on India’s formal used car market.

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New GST Mechanism to Simplify Registration for Small Businesses and New Applicants

   26 December 2024 at 09:00

The GST Council, in its December 21, 2024, meeting, granted 'in-principle' approval to a new mechanism aimed at simplifying the registration process for new and small businesses.

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GST Council Nullifies SC Ruling on Safari Retreats, Shaking Up Real Estate ITC Claim

   25 December 2024 at 09:51

The GST Council's recent decision to retrospectively amend the GST law, restricting input tax credit (ITC) on construction services, has sent ripples across the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

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