GST News

GST Reduction to Make Insurance More Affordable, Says Finance Department Joint Secretary

24 October 2024 at 08:54

The Department of Finance’s Joint Secretary has hinted at a potential reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums, making them more affordable for customers, as per a report.

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GSTN Introduces Bank Account Validation for Non-Core Amendments

23 October 2024 at 08:47

GSTN has implemented a validation process for cases where a taxpayer attempts a non-core amendment to update bank account details.

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GSTN Issues Advisory for GST REG-07

23 October 2024 at 08:46

GSTN has introduced an update to facilitate the registration compliance for buyers of metal scrap through form GST REG-07.

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Softy Ice-Cream Mix Classified as Sugar-Based, Will Attract 18% GST: AAR Ruling

22 October 2024 at 08:45

In a recent ruling, the Rajasthan bench of the GST AAR determined that the softy ice-cream mix, sold by VRB Consumer Products, is primarily sugar-based, and not a milk product. As a result, it will attract a Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 18%.

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GST Scam Exposes 35 Accused, Chartered Accountants in the Spotlight

22 October 2024 at 08:41

In a rapidly unfolding investigation into a multi-crore GST scam, 35 individuals have been named as accused, including Siddharth Barad, nephew of BJP MLA Bhaga Barad.

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GST Panels Propose Major Rate Changes for 100+ Products

22 October 2024 at 08:41

The GoM will submit its recommendations to the GST Council by October-end, which will make the final decision. Additionally, the panel also addressed the GST on around 100 products.

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GoM Proposes GST Exemption on Life and Health Insurance Premiums for Senior Citizens

21 October 2024 at 08:42

In a significant development for the insurance sector, the Group of Ministers (GoM) has proposed exempting Goods and Services Tax (GST) on term life insurance premiums and health insurance premiums paid by senior citizens.

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GoM Proposes Lower GST on Water Bottles and Bicycles; Higher Taxes on Luxury Shoes and Watches

21 October 2024 at 08:42

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation met on Saturday to discuss significant tax adjustments aimed at easing the financial burden on consumers.

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GoM Discusses Merger of GST Compensation Cess into Main Tax Structure

19 October 2024 at 08:05

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST Compensation Cess, led by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, convened on October 16 to explore the potential merger of the compensation cess into the broader Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework.

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Accountant Accused of Rs 5 Crore GST Scam Using Defunct Factory's GST Number

19 October 2024 at 08:05

In a shocking incident from Jamnagar, a local accountant has been accused of scamming a factory owner by fraudulently reactivating a defunct GST number.

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