Goods And Services Tax

Explained: Why GST on garba has left Gujarat perplexed

Many major garba organisers open booking months in advance for the Navratri events, which will be held from 26 September to 5 October. A controversy has broken out over skyrocketing prices for garba passes after the inclusion of 18 per cent GST

Do we have to pay GST on ICU beds, crematorium services?

No, says Nirmala Sitharaman as she was attempting to clear up misinformation over issues related to the imposition of the levy on various products and services

GST collections in July recorded at Rs 1.49 trillion, second highest since introduction of the tax

In June 2022, total GST collections were at Rs 1.44 lakh crore. For five months in a row now, the monthly GST revenues have been more than Rs 1.4 lakh core, showing a steady increase every month

Nirmala Sitharaman clears air on new GST rates for daily use items, says decision taken with all states’ nod

The finance minister's comments come against the backdrop of the first two days of the Monsoon Session virtually getting washed away due to protests by Opposition parties over the GST on daily use items and other issues

GST on foograins: Mahila Congress holds flash protest outside Nirmala Sitharaman's Delhi residence

At least 20 Mahila Congress workers were detained by the Delhi Police and taken to Mandir Marg police station, party leaders said

GST Day: All you need to know about Goods and Services Tax, history and significance

As per data by the Centre, GST revenue collected in May 2022 was Rs 1,40,885 crore

GST Council may consider changes in monthly GST payment form

The move would help curb the menace of fake billing, whereby sellers would show higher sales in GSTR-1 to enable purchasers to claim input tax credit, but report suppressed sales in GSTR-3B to lower GST liability

Centre clears entire GST compensation dues till date, releases Rs 86,912 crore to states

Of this, Rs 25,000 crore is released from the GST compensation fund and the balance Rs 61,912 crore is being released by the Centre from its own resources pending collection of cess

How apex court gives ‘supreme’ relief to businesses by ending double taxation on ocean freight

The SC judgement should act as a catalyst for the GST Council to review all legacy circulars and rules and remove all anomalies in law, making compliance simple and taxpayer-friendly, along with complying with the basic principle of law and canons of taxation

Hyderabad: Five GST officials booked for 'detaining' businessman's wife

The woman said that on 27 February, 2019, five people, claiming to be officials from GST, barged into her house when her husband was abroad in connection with his business