01 Aug 2025 05:50 PM
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GST on Residential Apartment Maintenance Charges

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-residential-apartment-maintenance-charges.html

In a response to a Lok Sabha starred question, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified the government’s stance on GST for apartment maintenance charges. She stated that GST compliance requirements do not fall on residents but on apartment associations, which are considered service providers. Services provided by associations are exempt from GST if the monthly maintenance charge is up to ₹7,500 per member. Associations are only required to register and pay GST if their aggregate turnover exceeds the threshold of ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special category states) and the charges are above ₹7,500 per month per member. The minister noted that the GST Council, a body with members from both the Centre and states, sets all GST rates and exemptions, including the 18% rate on maintenance charges over ₹7,500.

01 Aug 2025 06:31 PM
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No GST Rate Increase on Essential Drugs Since April 2025

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/high-gst-lifesavers-drugs.html

In a response to a Rajya Sabha question regarding an alleged increase in GST rates on essential drugs, the Ministry of Finance provided clarification. The Minister of State, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, stated that GST rates and exemptions are determined based on the recommendations of the GST Council, a constitutional body with representation from both the Union and State/UT governments.

01 Aug 2025 06:01 PM
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18% GST Fixed on Airline User Development Fees: Govt Clarifies

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/18-percent-gst-fixed-airline-user-development-fees-govt-clarifies.html

In a response to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Finance provided clarification on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate for User Development Fees (UDF). Responding to a question from Shri Matheswaran V S, the Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, stated that a GST rate of 18% is applicable on the UDF. The minister’s response also clarified that airline operators collect this fee as an agent on behalf of the airport operator. GST rates and exemptions are prescribed on the recommendations of the GST Council, a constitutional body comprising representatives from both the Union and State/UT Governments. The provided answer confirms the current rate and the collection mechanism but does not detail any changes since 2017.

01 Aug 2025 06:05 PM

No Inter-Cadre Transfer Policy in GST Department: Government clarifies

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/inter-cadre-transfer-policy-gst-department-government-clarifies.html

In a response to a Rajya Sabha question regarding the absence of an inter-cadre transfer policy in the GST department, the Ministry of Finance clarified its position. The Minister of State, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, stated that Group B and C cadres of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) are managed by various Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs). The allocation to a specific CCA is made at the time of initial appointment, and transfers are generally limited to within that CCA’s jurisdiction.

01 Aug 2025 06:26 PM

GST Collections Show 10.7% Growth in Q1 of FY 2025-26

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-collections-show-10-7-percent-growth-q1-fy-2025-26.html

In response to a Rajya Sabha question from Shri Sanjay Seth, the Ministry of Finance provided details on GST collections and measures for small businesses. The Minister of State, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, reported that the average monthly GST collection for the first quarter of the current financial year (FY 2025-26) was ₹1,80,774 crores, representing a 10.7% growth over the same period in the previous fiscal year.

29 Jul 2025 06:29 PM

Section 74 GST Notices For Small Value Demands Beyond Section 73 Limitation

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/section-74-gst-notices-small-demands-section-73-limitation.html

The Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA) has submitted a representation to the Union Minister of Finance concerning the issuance of notices under Section 74 of the CGST Act, 2017. The KSCAA highlights that these notices, which are intended for cases involving fraud, wilful misstatement, or suppression of facts, are frequently being issued for minor monetary demands or clerical discrepancies, especially after the limitation period for Section 73 notices has expired.

29 Jul 2025 05:46 PM

Enable ITC Reclaim Where Tax Is Paid/Reclaimed Outside GSTR-3B Framework: KSCAA

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/enable-itc-reclaim-tax-paid-reclaimed-gstr-3b-framework-kscaa.html

The Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA) has submitted a representation to the Union Minister of Finance regarding challenges with Rule 37A of the GST Rules. The core issue highlighted is the inability of recipients to reclaim Input Tax Credit (ITC) when their suppliers default on tax payments, even if the tax is subsequently paid by the supplier through DRC-03 or recovered by tax authorities, rather than through the GSTR-3B framework. This creates an unjust situation where compliant taxpayers are denied credit despite the government ultimately receiving the tax amount.

29 Jul 2025 06:12 PM

Representation on Issues Faced By GST payers With Respect To IMS

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/representation-issues-faced-gst-payers-respect-ims.html

The Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA) has submitted a representation to the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, detailing various issues faced by taxpayers with the Invoice Management System (IMS) under GST. While acknowledging the government’s efforts in digital compliance, KSCAA highlights several practical implementation challenges impacting simplicity, equity, and efficiency.

28 Jul 2025 06:22 PM

‘No plan for GST on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000’, says MoS Finance in Rajya Sabha. What we know…

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/no-plan-for-gst-on-upi-transactions-exceeding-rs-2-000-says-mos-finance-in-rajya-sabha-what-we-know-11753603794336.html

GST on UPI transactions? No, the Finance Ministry does not intend to charge GST on UPI transactions over ₹2,000, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary has clarified to the Rajya Sabha. What he said during the Monsoon session of Parliament…

28 Jul 2025 06:26 PM

Freelancing with foreign clients? Know Schedule FA and FIS compliance rules

Source: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/freelancing-with-foreign-clients-know-schedule-fa-and-fis-compliance-rules-11753679381162.html

Income earned by freelancers from foreign clients—whether through contracts, content creation, or platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter)—is fully taxable in India. But the bigger concern is proper reporting in your Income Tax Return (ITR).