FM asks CBIC to introduce automated GST return scrutiny and implement action plan to increase taxpayer base



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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has instructed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) to implement automated Goods and Services Tax (GST) return scrutiny by next week. The directive also includes developing a plan to expand the taxpayer base by leveraging technology. During a review, the FM emphasised tackling fake billing and Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud through root cause analysis and technology-based solutions, alongside improving taxpayer services and grievance redressal mechanisms.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday directed Central Board of Indirect Taxes Customs to introduce its automated GST return scrutiny by next week and to implement an action plan to increase the taxpayer base through enhanced use of technology. Sitharaman, did a comprehensive review wi
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The Finance Minister has directed CBIC to introduce automated GST return scrutiny by next week.

The aim is to increase the taxpayer base through the enhanced use of technology and an implemented action plan.

The Finance Minister is focused on intensifying the drive against fake billing and fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC).

CBIC is to undertake a root cause analysis of booked cases and recommend technology-based solutions to prevent such occurrences.

The FM emphasised continuously improving taxpayer services and organising zonal interactions with trade and industry members to understand and address their issues and suggestions.

The total indirect tax mop-up for FY23 stood at ₹13.82 lakh crore.




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