FAKE - 12% GST tax on rent for houses and shops to be introduced at GST Council meeting

Last updated: 04 April 2022

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Reports circulating about a new 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on rental income for both residential properties and commercial shops have been debunked. The Ministry of Finance has officially stated that no such decision has been made ahead of the upcoming GST Council meeting. They urge the public to disregard these unverified claims.

Claim: A 12% GST tax on rent for houses and shops will be introduced at the upcoming GST Council meeting

Ministry of Finance has made no such prior decision for the forthcoming GST Council meeting. Please refrain from sharing these posts.

12% GST tax on rent for houses and shops to be introduced at GST Council meeting

FAQ :

No, the Ministry of Finance has confirmed that there is no decision to introduce a 12% GST tax on rent for houses and shops at the upcoming GST Council meeting.

The claim appears to be circulating online, but it has not been officially announced or decided upon by the Ministry of Finance or the GST Council.

No, the Ministry of Finance has explicitly stated that no such prior decision has been made for the forthcoming GST Council meeting.

No, you should refrain from sharing posts making this claim as it is unverified and has been denied by the Ministry of Finance.



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