26 Jul 2022 02:40 PM
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Another 60 days window to apply for Transitional credits under GST

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/60-days-window-apply-transitional-credits-gst.html

The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Filco Trade Centres Pvt Ltd on 22 July 2022, has awarded the order in the favour of assessee and ordered the department to provide the facility for all the registered persons to claim transitional credit from 1st September 2022 till 30th October 2022.

25 Jul 2022 12:21 PM
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From canteen to medical insurance, GST Council provides much-awaited relief on employee perks

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/from-canteen-to-medical-insurance-gst-council-provides-much-awaited-relief-on-employee-perks/articleshow/93101511.cms

Perquisites provided by an employer to its employees always attract the attention of the tax authorities. Service provided by an employee to an employer is exempted from GST.

25 Jul 2022 03:19 PM
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Judgment of SC not alter constitutional mechanism of GST Council

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/judgment-sc-alter-constitutional-mechanism-gst-council.html

whether the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Union of India & Anr. Vs M/s Mohit Minerals Pvt. Ltd. through Director, holding that the recommendations of the GST Council are non-binding on States, alters the constitutional mechanism of the GST Council;

25 Jul 2022 05:48 PM

GST on lassi, wheat, rice..’: See Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's appeal to Central govt over inflation

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-on-lassi-wheat-rice-see-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-s-appeal-to-central-govt-over-inflation-11658745272767.html

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the central government to withdraw the increased goods and services tax (GST), stating that people want relief from high inflation. The Delhi chief minister said that the Central government has imposed GST on curd, lassi, wheat, rice and other food items, adding that “the British used to do the same."

24 Jul 2022 05:02 PM

RSS calls for ‘affordable’ food, clothing & shelter amid inflation

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/rss-calls-for-affordable-food-clothing-shelter-amid-inflation-11658634719805.html

Amid rising inflation in the country, the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) has called for ‘affordable’ essentials for the people and said that a serious thought upon the link between inflation and food prices needs to be given.

24 Jul 2022 05:08 PM

CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate busts Rs. 185 Crore fake GST invoice racket

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/cgst-mumbai-south-commissionerate-busts-rs-185-crore-fake-gst-invoice-racket.html

Officers of CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate have busted a fake GST invoice racket, which was used to pass on fake GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) of around Rs. 22 crore on bogus invoices of Rs 185 Crores. The Commissionerate has arrested two persons involved in the tax evasion racket. One of them, is the proprietor of Aditya Enterprises, a Walkasehwar based firm, had lent his identity for creation and use of this firm, in lieu of monetary benefits. The second person is his friend who used to operate this firm for receiving and issuing fake GST invoices.

23 Jul 2022 01:59 PM

E-gaming firms worry claims in GST may cripple sector

Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/apps/egaming-firms-worry-claims-in-gst-may-cripple-sector-11658510362825.html

India’s online gaming companies are worried that applying the actionable claims clause in the Goods and Services Tax Act (GST Act) on the industry will significantly raise its tax burden and cripple some of the smaller players, dealing a setback for the entire industry.

23 Jul 2022 03:04 PM

The cat-and-mouse game of GST that spurs innovation

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-cat-and-mouse-game-of-gst-that-spurs-innovation-11658555779214.html

There’s popular joke doing the rounds on social media which goes like this—GST on paneer: 5%. GST on butter: 12%. GST on masala: 5%. Now calculate the GST on Paneer Butter Masala!

23 Jul 2022 03:12 PM

States backed removal of GST exemptions: Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/states-backed-removal-of-gst-exemptions-revenue-secretary-tarun-bajaj/articleshow/93067275.cms

Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj told ET that the tax revenue growth was robust and the government should be able to meet its fiscal deficit target. He also talked about capital gains tax, duty on glod and more.

23 Jul 2022 03:16 PM

CAIT request for clarification on GST on prepackaged & labelled goods

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/cait-request-clarification-gst-prepackaged-labelled-goods.html

Important letter sent to Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman requesting clarification on GST on prepackaged and labelled goods and also to defer the implementation of clauses in Notification No. 6/2022 and 07/2022-CGST (R) dated 13.07.2022 pertaining to prepackaged and labelled goods.