The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) anticipates a short-term decrease in GST collections following the launch of the new GST 2.0 structure on September 22. This is due to businesses using accumulated input tax credit. However, the CBIC expects the upcoming festive season demand to boost sales and help recover revenues. The reforms simplify the tax regime into two main rates (5% and 18%) plus a 40% slab for luxury items, aiming to boost consumption and compliance.
GST collections may witness a short-term dip in the months immediately following the launch of the overhauledGST 2.0 structure, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has indicated.
"Expect some dip in GST collection for initial months, as taxes are paid through accumulated ITC, but
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The new GST 2.0 structure is set to take effect on September 22.
The CBIC expects a temporary dip in GST collections for the initial months as taxes are paid using accumulated input tax credit.
The GST 2.0 reforms simplify the system into two primary rates of 5% and 18%, along with a new 40% slab for sin and luxury goods.
Apparel priced above Rs 2,500 and coal will face higher tax rates, while most consumer goods will benefit from reductions.
The government and industry experts anticipate that strong demand during the festive season, starting with Navratri, will help boost sales and offset the short-term revenue decrease.