GST News

Late fee on GSTR 3B filing waived

Slowdown effect of GST and demonetisation has played out says FM

The Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley: Indian economy is poised for strong, sustainable and balanced growth backed by the Government of India’s strong focus on implementing structural reforms;There is clear evidence now that slowdown effect o

Impact of GST on leasing of vehicles before 1st July

Leasing of vehicles purchased and leased prior to 1st July, 2017 would attract GST at a rate equal to 65% of the applicable GST rate (including Compensation Cess). In order to provide relief to old/existing leases of motor vehicles, GST Council in it

GST rate structure for Petroleum and Oil Sector

To reduce the cascading of taxes arising on account of non-inclusion of petrol, diesel, ATF, natural gas and crude oil in GST and to incentivise investments in the E&P (exploration and production) sector and downstream sector, the GST Council in

No further extension of last date for filing GSTR 1 for July, 2017

The last date for filing GSTR-1 for the month of July, 2017 is 10th October, 2017. An extension of two months has already been given. There will be no further extension given to taxpayers for filing their GSTR-1 return for July. Taxpayers who have no

Changes in GST Rates for Goods and IGST Rates on Imports of Goods

As per discussions held in the 22nd GST Council Meeting held under Chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley on 6th October, 2017, the following changes in GST rates for certain Goods and IGST rates on Imports of specified Goods have b

22nd GST Council Meet Highlights

GST Council meet dated 6th October 2017 .. Highlights : Traders with turnover of up to Rs 1.5 crore to file quarterly returns instead of monthly filings. Composition scheme threshold raised to 1 crore from 75 Lakhs. Nominal 0.1% GST on exports. Ex

Notification on extension of facility of LUT to all exporters issued

[To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)]Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue ) [Central Board of Excise and Customs]Notification No. 37 /2017 – Central TaxNew Delhi,

FM hints at reduction in GST tax slabs in future

FM: To reduce tax slabs in case of GST, we have to become revenue neutral plus; Inspects the Passing-out Parade of 67th Batch of IRS(C&CE) and delivers Valedictory Address; Calls for fair implementation of tax laws; Releases NACIN Coffee Table Bo

Facility for exporters to furnish Letter of Undertaking instead of bonds

Small exporters have brought to the notice of the Government the difficulties in furnishing bond with requisite bank guarantee. To facilitate exports under GST, it has been decided that the facility of furnishing Letter of Undertaking, in place of a