GST News

States Express Mixed Reactions to Proposed GST Rate Rationalisation Ahead of 55th GST Council Meeting

13 December 2024 at 06:25

The GoM tasked with GST rate rationalisation has presented proposals that have elicited a mixed response from states, with many expressing concerns about the timing and economic implications of the changes.

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Payment Gateways Push for GST Waiver on Small-Value Transactions

13 December 2024 at 06:25

Ahead of the GST Council meeting on December 21, payment gateway operators have submitted representations to the finance ministry opposing the proposed 18% GST on commissions earned on digital payments below ₹2,000.

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Rs 824 Crore GST Evasion Uncovered in India's Cryptocurrency Sector

12 December 2024 at 09:13

The Indian government has identified Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion worth ₹824.14 crore across 17 cryptocurrency exchanges, as revealed by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.

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CBIC Extends GSTR-3B Filing Deadline for Murshidabad, West Bengal

11 December 2024 at 09:08

In a relief to taxpayers in Murshidabad, West Bengal, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the deadline for filing GSTR-3B returns for October 2024.

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GST Fraud: Rs 35,132 Crore ITC Evasion Detected, Over 17000 Fake Firms Exposed

11 December 2024 at 09:08

In a significant crackdown on Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion, authorities have identified fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims worth ₹35,132 crore, involving 17,818 fake firms, between April and October 2024.

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Pre-Budget 2025: MSME Stakeholders Demand GST Cuts, Tech Upgrades and PLI Expansion

10 December 2024 at 09:12

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) stakeholders urged the government to implement GST reductions, technology upgrades, and extend Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits to various sectors during a pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister

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GSTN Issues Advisory on Difference in Value of Table 8A and 8C of Annual Returns FY 23-24

10 December 2024 at 09:04

As per Notification No 12/2024 Central Tax dated 10th July 2024 read with Notification No.20/2024-Central Tax Dated 8th October 2024, for FY 2023-24 onwards, the total credit available for inwards supplies shall be auto-populated

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Farmer Union Demands GST Exemption and Doubling of PM-Kisan Benefits Ahead of Budget 2025-26

09 December 2024 at 09:06

In a pre-budget consultation meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) (Apolitical) presented a series of demands aimed at alleviating the challenges faced by farmers.

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Biometric Aadhaar Authentication Now Mandatory for GST Registration in Haryana, Manipur, Meghalaya & Tripura

09 December 2024 at 09:01

Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and Document Verification for GST Registration Applicants of Haryana, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura

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Aerated Beverage Industry Opposes GST Hike, Cites Growth Challenges

07 December 2024 at 09:06

The Indian Beverage Association (IBA) has raised concerns over the current 40% GST levied on aerated beverages, calling it a significant bottleneck for the industry's growth.

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