Page 49 - Latest Updates on Goods and Services Tax
GST Stakeholder Feedback Diwas for new return filing system on Dec 8
These feedback sessions would be attended by all prominent chambers of commerce and industry and other organisations representing taxpayers and tax practitioners
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GST mop-up crosses Rs 1 trn in Nov over festive demand, anti-evasion steps
Although the collection figures come as a breather for the government, it is lower than the expected collection rate needed to meet the steep target for FY20
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GST collection up 6% in Nov, crosses Rs 1 trn after a gap of three months
The GST collection was Rs 95,380 crore in October while it was Rs 97,637 crore November 2018
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GST e-invoicing must for businesses with Rs 100-cr turnover from April 1
It will be voluntary for businesses with less than Rs 100-cr turnover; will help SMEs take instant loans
Centre planning to come up with lottery scheme for GST paying customers
Once the consensus at officers level is reached then it will be put before GST Council meeting
No difference of opinion, GST to be implemented soon in J&K: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh assures of GST implementation within next 3-4 days in J&K
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Traders, civil society groups set up new panel to oppose GST passage in J&K
GST goes against the letter and spirit of the autonomy of the state says convener Siraj Ahmad
Opposition creates ruckus in J&K assembly over passage of GST bill
Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in the country where the GST has not been implemented so far
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GST crosses J&K hurdle, Assembly passes implementation resolution amid din
Resolution moved by state Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu, was adopted through a presidential order
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GST system redesign neither desirable nor feasible, say tax experts
Experts want the GST Council to prepare a detailed road map for the next two-three years to provide an environment of tax certainty for businesses
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Finance commission chief Singh blasts frequent tinkering with GST rates
He also pitched for a rationalisation in Centrally- sponsored schemes, and blamed the government for not clearly defining the role of the Niti Aayog
Telcos' AGR dues to outweigh two-year breather for spectrum payment
Incumbent telcos Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have said they would go for a review petition of the SC order, but they have limited time to move court
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The problem with investment scores
The various reports on investment climate of states do not match the ground reality
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GST compensation delay: States considering legal action against Centre
Central govt official says will release funds before end of this month
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States concerned over GST compensation delays, ask FM to speed up payments
Punjab is awaiting Rs 2,100 crore as compensation while arrears stand at Rs 2,000 crore
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Amit Mitra writes to FM, calls for 'urgent' GST meet to plug loopholes
GST revenue fell below the Rs 1-trillion mark for the third straight month in October, and was 5.3 per cent lower than the corresponding month last year, at Rs 95,380 crore
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HC issues notice to Centre over input tax credit denial to restaurants
GST rate on restaurants was cut from 18 per cent to 5 per cent in November 2017, but without any input tax credit
Simplifying GST: Govt plans mass outreach programme for return filers
FM Sitharaman meets stakeholders; pan-Indian initiative for new forms on December 7
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Deadline for GST filing, returns extended to March 31; forms simplified
The earlier deadline for filing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for 2017-18 was November 30, 2019, while that for 2018-19 was December 31, 2019
Commerce Ministry raises issue of notices to exporters for GST 'violation'
The commerce ministry has stated that the 'overzealous revenue collection' move by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence was against exporters
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