GST changes: What is likely to get cheaper? Health insurance, packaged water, shoes on the list
  • 21 Oct 2024 06:41 PM
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GST changes: What is likely to get cheaper? Health insurance, packaged water, shoes on the list

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-changes-what-is-likely-to-get-cheaper-health-insurance-packaged-water-shoes-on-the-list-11729389237406.html

A Group of Ministers (GoM) has recommended reducing GST rates on several essential items like packaged water, bicycles, and exercise notebooks while also providing tax relief to senior citizens on health and term life insurance premiums.

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Top events on Oct 20: GoM meet on GST rejig, Congress first candidate list for Maha polls, PM in Varanasi, more
  • 21 Oct 2024 06:38 PM
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Top events on Oct 20: GoM meet on GST rejig, Congress first candidate list for Maha polls, PM in Varanasi, more

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/top-events-on-october-20-congress-first-list-for-maha-assembly-polls-pm-modi-in-varanasi-more-11729385003830.html

Top events on October 20: Key events include PM Modi's visit to Varanasi for inaugurating projects and announcing ₹1,360 crore in initiatives. Additionally, Congress will release its first candidate list for Maharashtra Assembly Elections; read to know more

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ED conducts raids in Gujarat in GST fraud case
  • 17 Oct 2024 05:48 PM
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ED conducts raids in Gujarat in GST fraud case

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ed-conducts-raids-in-gujarat-in-gst-fraud-case-11729141751219.html

About 23 premises in cities of Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Veraval were being raided by the federal agency after a case was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), a report said.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Calculating and Maximising Input Tax Credit with a GST Calculator
  • 15 Oct 2024 07:16 PM
Empanelment of CAs/Cost Accountants for Special GST Audit
  • 11 Oct 2024 06:19 PM

Empanelment of CAs/Cost Accountants for Special GST Audit

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/empanelment-cas-cost-accountants-special-gst-audit.html

The Office of the Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise (Audit) Thane is inviting online Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the empanelment of Chartered Accountants and Cost Accountants. This is for conducting special audits of GST-registered persons as mandated under Section 66 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. Interested candidates must submit their EOIs online through the Central Public Procurement Portal, with the submission deadline set for October 27, 2024. Eligible applicants should have at least five years of experience, be registered with the relevant professional institutes, and meet specific compliance criteria. The selection will be based on various parameters, including experience, turnover, and audit assignments completed. The appointed auditors will examine the financial records of GST registered persons to ensure compliance and report findings within a stipulated timeframe. Non-compliance with the eligibility criteria or misconduct may result in cancellation of empanelment. The panel will be valid for two years, with opportunities for new firms to join based on need.

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E-way bills hit yet another record in September, signalling festival season boost
  • 10 Oct 2024 06:05 PM

E-way bills hit yet another record in September, signalling festival season boost

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/eway-bills-hit-yet-another-record-in-september-signalling-festival-season-boost-11728547001361.html

E-way bill generation hit a new record of 109 million in September, marking an 18% year-on-year rise as supply chains ramp up for festival season demand. This surge signals robust economic activity and improved compliance.

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Centre seeks to enable cheaper large TVs in India, incentives for ACs too
  • 09 Oct 2024 06:13 PM

Centre seeks to enable cheaper large TVs in India, incentives for ACs too

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/centre-televisions-incentives-acs-market-meity-electronics-gst-manufacturing-display-fabs-semicon-dixon-samsung-lg-11728368399267.html

New Delhi: Televisions and air conditioners are the next in line in electronics and appliances industries to receive a Centre-backed boost—driven by new incentives, revisions to customs duties and public procurement programmes. The most critical part of the new set of moves involves abolition of basic customs duties on open cells for television panels—which can reduce the overall pricing of large-screen TVs by a significant margin.

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Income tax reform: Go beyond simplifying India’s unwieldy code
  • 09 Oct 2024 06:16 PM

Income tax reform: Go beyond simplifying India’s unwieldy code

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/income-tax-reform-litigation-taxation-compliance-burden-simplify-tax-gst-tax-revenue-agriculture-tax-11728406139393.html

The government has initiated action on its budget promise to revamp India’s Income Tax code and invited suggestions from the public on four areas of reform: simplification of language, reducing litigation, easing the compliance burden and getting rid of obsolete provisions.

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India’s carbonated soft drinks sector is struggling to expand, says ICRIER: Here’s why
  • 07 Oct 2024 06:25 PM

India’s carbonated soft drinks sector is struggling to expand, says ICRIER: Here’s why

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/indias-carbonated-soft-drinks-sector-is-struggling-to-expand-says-icrier-heres-why-11728194400140.html

India's carbonated soft drink (CSD) sector is struggling to expand due to high taxation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, revealed a report released by economic think tank ICRIER.

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Advisory on Aadhaar Authentication & Document Verification for GST Registration in Kerala, Nagaland, Telangana
  • 07 Oct 2024 06:44 PM

Advisory on Aadhaar Authentication & Document Verification for GST Registration in Kerala, Nagaland, Telangana

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/advisory-biometric-based-aadhaar-authentication-document-verification-gst-registration-applicants-kerala-nagaland-telangana.html

GST applicants from Kerala, Nagaland, and Telangana must follow new Aadhaar-based biometric authentication and document verification procedures, effective from October 5, 2024. As per the amendment to Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017, applicants may undergo biometric-based Aadhaar authentication, alongside verification of the original documents uploaded during registration. This process involves receiving an email with either a link for OTP-based authentication or for booking an appointment at a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK). Applicants opting for the biometric process must visit the designated GSK with essential documents, including original Aadhaar and PAN cards, along with the confirmation emails. After successful authentication, the Application Reference Number (ARN) will be generated. The GSKs operate according to the state guidelines, and it is crucial to schedule biometric verification within the specified period as outlined in the registration process.

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