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GST evasion of Rs 30,000 crore using stolen IDs across 16 states uncovered

The beneficiaries of several government schemes, including PM Kisan, were using the stolen identities to operate 4,000 shell companies and 16,000 fake GST registrations

Centre to come up with pre-filled GST return forms by year-end: Report

The consolidated form, being readied by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, will allow the GST-payers to view all of their transactions as well as e-invoices

GST mop-up rises 12% to Rs 1.57 trillion in May despite external headwinds

Strong increase in line with GDP growth estimate in FY24, say experts

GST collection rises to all-time high of Rs 1.87 trillion in April

GST collection grew by 12 per cent in April to Rs 1.87 lakh crore, the highest monthly mop-up since the rollout of the indirect tax regime. The gross GST revenue collected in the month of April 2023 is Rs 1,87,035 crore of which CGST is Rs 38,440 crore, SGST is Rs 47,412 crore, IGST is Rs 89,158 crore (including Rs 34,972 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs 12,025 crore, the finance ministry said in a statement. The previous high collection of Rs 1.68 lakh crore was in April last year. "The revenues for the month of April 2023 are 12 per cent higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year," the ministry said. During the month, the revenues from domestic transactions (including import of services) are 16 per cent higher than the revenues from these sources during the same month last year. The total gross collection for the 2022-23 fiscal stood at Rs 18.10 lakh crore, 22 per cent higher than the previous year.

Issue of GST on intermediary services to foreign clients may get resolved

However, there could be issues in claiming input tax credit by these intermediaries

Intra-company services by offices registered separately to attract GST: AAR

GST applicable even if employees appointed for firm as a whole, says Tamil Nadu authority

Liquidated damages in certain cases to draw 18% GST, rules Andhra AAR

Such damages are the sum that one party receives when the other party fails to meet provisions of a contract

Interstate flow of goods rose to 70% of GDP post-GST implementation

Paper published by IPPR suggests new indirect tax regime led to increasing economic integration among states

Floor mats for four-wheelers to attract 28% GST, says Gujarat AAR

The applicant, a manufacturer, had argued that 18% GST should be applicable

GST mop up at all-time high of Rs 18 trillion in FY23, shows data

The data shows collections in the pandemic year FY21 declined, but bounced back in subsequent years, indicating resilience in the economy amid external headwinds

Taking a look at some high-frequency indicators for January-February

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran had said that to get to 7 percent GDP growth in FY23, the January-March quarter will have to register a 5.1% real GDP growth

Panel working on classification of millet products to determine GST rates

The panel will likely propose the classification at the next GST Council meeting, which is expected to be held at the end of May or in June

A 4-member GST appellate tribunal likely in each state, says official

A 4-member appellate tribunal is proposed to be set up in each state to streamline and expedite the dispute resolution process with regard to Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to an official. Each state appellate tribunal would have two technical members (one officer each from the centre and states) and two judicial members, the official told PTI. A division bench comprising two members -- one technical and one judicial -- will decide the appeals brought before it. As per the proposal, each state appellate tribunal will have two division benches and thus will be able to deal with more appeals, the official noted. There will also be a national appellate tribunal, which would be set up in Delhi, and comprise one judicial member and one technical member. The national appellate bench will mainly look into appeal cases on disputes between the department and assessee over the 'place of supply' under the GST regime. It, however, will not take up any appeal with regard to divergent

Q3 GDP numbers: Taking a look at some high-frequency indicators

The govt contends that Q3 GDP will be revised upwards. Many experts believe rural economic growth is still slow. Data shows both could be right

Feb GST collection up 12% YoY to Rs 1.49 trn, dips month-on-month

With this, the monthly GST revenues remained over Rs 1.4 trillion for 12 straight months

February GST collections rise 12% to Rs 1.49 trillion: Finance Ministry

GST collections rose 12 per cent to over Rs 1.49 lakh crore in February, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. February 2023 witnessed the highest cess collection of Rs 11,931 crore since implementation of GST. The collections are, however, lower than the second highest Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up recorded in January at over Rs 1.57 lakh crore. The collection reached an all-time high of Rs 1.68 lakh crore in April 2022. "The gross GST revenue collected in the month of February 2023 is Rs 1,49,577 crore of which CGST is Rs 27,662 crore, SGST is Rs 34,915 crore, IGST is Rs 75,069 crore (including Rs 35,689 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs 11,931 crore (including Rs 792 crore collected on import of goods)," the ministry said in a statement. The revenues for the month of February 2023 are 12 per cent higher than the GST revenues in February 2022, which was Rs 1.33 lakh crore. Normally February, being a 28-day month, witnesses a relatively lower collection o

Petrol, diesel can be brought under GST ambit if Council takes a call: FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday said that petrol and diesel can be brought under the GST ambit if the GST council takes a call

GST Council likely to decide on common audit manual for Centre, states

GST Council may take up today expert panel's proposal to avoid multiplicity of audits by central, state authorities

Govt looks to tap section of kirana stores to expand GST base: Report

The federal government is also working on a strategy with state governments and will seek their inputs to increase the base of indirect tax payers

Unbranded namkeen products to attract 12% GST, not 5%, rules Gujarat AAR

One of the first rulings after the rate-change came into effect from July 18 last year