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In a recent development, the GST Council is gearing up to provide much-needed clarity on the input tax credit for life insurers, particularly in the context of a substantial demand of Rs 290 crore made on the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). This forthcoming move is expected to bring relief to the state-owned insurance giant. The complexity surrounding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) issue arises when dealing with traditional life insurance policies or endowment plans. In these cases, GST i
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FAQ :
The GST Council will address the issue of input tax credit (ITC) for life insurers, particularly concerning the tax treatment of traditional insurance policies.
LIC has received a demand of Rs 290 crore, which includes Rs 167 crore in claims, Rs 107 crore in interest, and approximately Rs 17 crore in penalties.
GST is levied at different rates on traditional policies: 4.5% on first-year premiums and 2.25% on subsequent premiums, due to their dual nature of insurance and savings components.
The dispute centres on whether insurers can claim ITC on the portion of premiums that are exempt from GST, with tax authorities arguing against it.
Yes, it is a concern that other insurers, including private players, may face similar actions from GST authorities if the issue is not clarified.
The notice concerned the non-reversal of ITC availed on non-GST leviable items, such as the savings portion of premiums and exempted policies, as well as agent's commission on these portions.
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