GST News

CBIC Issues Clarification on ITC for E-Commerce Operators u/s 9(5) of the CGST Act

02 January 2025 at 09:09

In a significant update for e-commerce operators, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Circular No. 240/34/2024-GST, dated December 31, 2024.

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CBIC Clarifies ITC Eligibility for Goods Delivered Under Ex-Works Contracts

02 January 2025 at 09:06

CBIC has issued Circular No. 241/35/2024-GST dated December 31, 2024, addressing input tax credit (ITC) eligibility under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 16 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017.

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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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