GST a success story in northeast India: Sitharaman
  • 21 Jul 2023 05:57 PM
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GST a success story in northeast India: Sitharaman

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-a-success-story-in-northeast-india-sitharaman-11689936202663.html

There still exists scope to widen the tax base in the northeast if officials focus on bringing more small and medium enterprises, traders and other businesses within the ambit of the GST, the minister said.

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Appeal to Review the GST Council’s Decision on Online Gaming Taxation
  • 21 Jul 2023 06:13 PM
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Appeal to Review the GST Council’s Decision on Online Gaming Taxation

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/catastrophic-implications-change-gst-online-gaming-pursuant-50th-gst-council-meeting-11th-july-2023.html

The recent decision by the GST Council to tax online gaming at par with lottery and gambling has sparked controversy and criticism. This Representation by CAIT delves into the catastrophic implications of this change, including its impact on the online gaming industry, employment, and offshore competition. It highlights the inconsistencies with the government’s efforts to regulate and grow the sector, and calls for a review of the decision to protect the Indian Online Gaming industry.

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Charging your EV at public charging stations? Get ready to pay GST
  • 21 Jul 2023 06:04 PM
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Charging your EV at public charging stations? Get ready to pay GST

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/charging-your-ev-at-public-charging-stations-get-ready-to-pay-gst/articleshow/102003421.cms

In a blow to EV customers, an AAR order says charging electric batteries at public stations amounts to supply service and will attract GST.

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Request to Abolish GST Reverse Charge Mechanism
  • 21 Jul 2023 06:25 PM

Request to Abolish GST Reverse Charge Mechanism

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/request-abolish-gst-reverse-charge-mechanism.html

In this letter, the Advocates’ Tax Bar Association addresses the Hon’ble Finance Minister to request the abolishment of the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) for registered dealers, except for Government Organizations and NGOs. The RCM has been causing unintended consequences and hardships for businesses, hindering growth, and fostering corruption.

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Revving for the Youth: Thrilling 2.75L sports bike launched exclusively for minors! But here's the catch…
  • 20 Jul 2023 05:35 PM

Revving for the Youth: Thrilling 2.75L sports bike launched exclusively for minors! But here's the catch…

Source: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/revving-for-the-youth-thrilling-2-75l-sports-bike-launched-exclusively-for-minors-but-heres-the-catch-11689829146551.html

CRA Motorsports introduces the Atom GP1 race bike, designed for young riders aged 10-17, priced at ₹2.75 lakh + GST. The bike is exclusively for track use and features a 159.3 cc engine, custom-built frame, and sleek body shell made of fiberglass.

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Three small but effective ideas to help small businesses
  • 20 Jul 2023 05:29 PM

Three small but effective ideas to help small businesses

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/three-small-but-effective-ideas-to-help-small-businesses-11689781919954.html

The youth should aspire to be job givers, not just job seekers. Who gave this clarion call? Most would guess that it was our Prime Minister, during his electoral campaign of 2014. But it was not just him.

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No GST for free part change in warranty
  • 19 Jul 2023 05:23 PM

No GST for free part change in warranty

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/no-gst-for-free-part-change-in-warranty-11689697917659.html

CBIC clarified that the head office has the option to distribute among branch offices the credit for taxes paid on common services procured by it.

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Free replacement of parts under warranty not liable to GST: CBIC
  • 18 Jul 2023 06:31 PM

Free replacement of parts under warranty not liable to GST: CBIC

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/free-replacement-of-parts-under-warranty-not-liable-to-gst-cbic-11689673671607.html

If any additional amount is charged by the manufacturer from the customer for parts replacement or for service, then GST is be payable on such sale on the additional payment

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28% GST on online gaming: Rajeev Chandrasekhar says will go back to GST Council to review
  • 18 Jul 2023 06:21 PM

28% GST on online gaming: Rajeev Chandrasekhar says will go back to GST Council to review

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/28-gst-on-online-gaming-rajeev-chandrasekhar-says-will-go-back-to-gst-council-to-review-11689610006449.html

India's Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, has said that the ministry will ask the GST Council to reconsider the decision to impose a 28% tax on funds collected by online gaming companies

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar says will request GST Council to reconsider 28% tax on online gaming
  • 18 Jul 2023 06:25 PM

Rajeev Chandrasekhar says will request GST Council to reconsider 28% tax on online gaming

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/rajeev-chandrasekhar-says-will-request-gst-council-to-reconsider-28-tax-on-online-gaming-11689620386671.html

Chandrasekhar said that the GST Council, which was a federal body had been working on the issue for the past three years while the regulatory framework for online gaming only began in January 2023

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