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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has reduced the tax burden on people and created an efficient federal institution with high revenue buoyancy for states. Speaking at an event on Saturday, Sitharaman said that the GST regime is an exemplar that has brought ease of compliance and reduced tax burden on people. She said that the weighted GST rate at present is only 11.6%, compared to the revenue neutral rate of 15.3%. Sitharaman also
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FAQ :
The Finance Minister has stated that the GST regime has reduced the tax burden on people, created an efficient federal institution with high revenue buoyancy for states, and boosted the manufacturing sector and exports.
The GST rate is currently lower than the combined rates of previous taxes, leading to a reduction in the overall tax burden for individuals.
The current weighted GST rate is 11.6%, which is lower than the revenue-neutral rate of 15.3%.
The GST regime has led to increased revenue buoyancy for states, as it is a destination-based tax where revenue is collected by the state of consumption.
Monthly GST collection has now crossed ₹1.6 lakh crore, which is considered the new normal.
Yes, the GST regime has created a level playing field for businesses nationwide and helped reduce the cost of doing business, also simplifying compliance by replacing multiple taxes with a single system.
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