GST News

No GST on UPI Payments Over Rs 2000, Says Government Amid Viral Rumors

19 April 2025 at 07:22

Claims that Government is considering levying Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over ₹2,000 are completely false, misleading, and without any basisThe claims that the Government is considering levying Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UP

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CBIC Issues Instructions to Streamline GST Registration Process and Curb Harassment

18 April 2025 at 10:33

In a move aimed at striking a balance between facilitating genuine taxpayers and cracking down on fraudulent entities, the CBIC has issued Instruction No. 03/2025-GST to streamline the processing of GST registration applications.

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Ice Cream Industry Appeals for GST Relief, Cites Nutrition and Affordability

18 April 2025 at 08:29

In a creative pitch to reduce GST on ice cream from 18% to 5%, the Indian Ice-cream Manufacturers' Association quoted Steve Jobs and highlighted affordability, nutrition, and unfair tax comparisons with other dairy products

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E-Way Bill Generation Hits Record 12 Crore in March, Signalling Robust FY25 Close

17 April 2025 at 08:24

In a strong indication of buoyant year-end economic activity, e-way bill (EWB) generation surged to an all-time high of over 12 crore in March 2025, marking a significant 20% rise compared to the previous month.

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GST Department Targets Restaurants Over Untaxed Packaging Charges

16 April 2025 at 08:40

The GST department has reportedly issued summons to several restaurants listed on popular food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato.

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Ministry of Finance Clarifies GST Applicability on Apartment Maintenance Charges Amid Resident Confusion

15 April 2025 at 07:29

In response to mounting confusion among apartment dwellers and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) over GST applicability on monthly maintenance charges, the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs has issued a detailed clarification.

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Dabur's Hajmola Under GST Scanner: Will It Be Taxed at 12% or 18% GST?

14 April 2025 at 07:31

According to a report, the DGGI's Coimbatore zone is probing whether Hajmola should be taxed as an ayurvedic medicine, attracting 12% GST or reclassified as a confectionery item, which carries a higher 18% GST.

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GST Jolt for Karnataka Apartments: 18% Tax on Maintenance Fees Sparks Outrage

14 April 2025 at 06:43

2025-26 Union Budget has introduced a game-changer: housing societies must now impose an 18% GST on monthly maintenance fees if collections exceed Rs 20 lakh annually or if individual maintenance charges are Rs 7,500 or more.

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GSTN Issues Advisory on Reporting Values in Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B

12 April 2025 at 08:33

Table 3.2 of Form GSTR-3B captures the interstate supplies made to unregistered persons, composition taxpayers, and UIN holders out of the supplies declared in Table 3.1 & 3.1.1 of GSTR-3B.

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