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Copy of IGST Rules 2017 as amended upto November 15

CBEC releases copy of Integrated Goods & Services Tax Rules 2017 (IGST Rules) as amended vide Notification No. 12/2017-Integrated Tax;.....

Nov 23,2017

No GST on inter-state movement of rigs, tools & spares, except repairs & further supply

Finance Ministry (TRU) clarifies that inter-state movement of rigs, tools and spares, and all goods on wheels (like cranes) except.....

Nov 23,2017

Terracotta idols eligible for Nil GST rate as "Clay idols", clarifies Finmin

Finance Ministry (TRU) clarifies that Terracotta idols are eligible for Nil GST rate under Sl. No. 135A of Notification No......

Nov 23,2017

Milling of paddy by rice millers liable to 5% GST: FinMin clarification

Ministry of Finance clarifies that custom milling of paddy by Rice millers for Civil Supplies Corporation is liable to GST.....

Nov 21,2017

Eye Share : GST on Municipality and Panchayat related services provided to or by Government authority

Under GST regime, services provided to / by Central or State Government or Union territory or local authority or a Governmental.....

Nov 20,2017

CA can enrol as GST practitioner, conduct training, however, cannot be GST Consultant

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) issues FAQs on ethical issues relating to GST, inter-alia states that a member.....

Nov 17,2017

CBEC prescribes rules for 'advertisement services' valuation attributable to States/UT, when supplied to Government

CBEC prescribes guidelines for determination of proportion of value attributable to different States or UTs, in case of advertisement services.....

Nov 17,2017

Processed agri-produce warehousing not exempt; Aircraft engines stock-transfer between distinct persons creditable

Ministry of Finance clarifies that, processed products such as tea (i.e. black tea, white tea etc.), processed coffee beans or.....

Nov 16,2017

Cabinet approves establishment of National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST

Union Cabinet approves creation of posts of Chairman and Technical Members of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA), thus paving way for.....

Nov 16,2017

CBEC prescribes conditions and procedure for manual filing & processing of refund claims

CBEC issues clarification pursuant to the recommendations of GST Council, explains that due to non-availability of refund module on common.....

Nov 16,2017

Govt. notifies extension of GSTR 1 for July to March and GSTR 3B due dates for Jan-March

CBEC notifies due dates for filing GSTR 3B for the months of January to March, 2018 which shall be 20th.....

Nov 15,2017

CBEC notifies changes in rate of various items, exempts admission to protected monuments

Pursuant to GST Council’s 23rd meeting at Guwahati, CBEC issues notification for change in rates of various goods; Also, issues.....

Nov 15,2017

Eye Share : Slump Sale under GST - Legacy of Ambiguity Continues

“Slump Sale” is a buzzword in the field of corporate restructuring. The Income Tax Act defines such sale as transfer.....

Nov 13,2017

Govt. releases lists of goods & services receiving rate cuts, exemption; Explains 'composition' changes

Govt. releases list of items receiving GST rate cuts, states that list of 28% GST rated goods shall be pruned.....

Nov 11,2017

GST Council simplifies Returns-filing process, extends dates; No registration for service-providers below threshold

GST Council, in its 23rd meeting at Guwahati, recommends a slew of facilitative measures for taxpayers; In a bid to simplify.....

Nov 10,2017

GST Council announces rate cuts, 5% for all restaurants; Extends GSTR-3B till March 2018

GST Council moves 178 items from 28% to 18% bracket while retaining Cess goods such as luxury, sin, whitegoods, auto.....

Nov 10,2017

Rs. 2 Cr. threshold, 1% rate under composition scheme

GST Council raises composition scheme threshold to Rs. 2 Crore; Rate for manufacturers and traders fixed at 1% without ITC.....

Nov 10,2017

28% items list pruned to 50 from 227; Chocolates, detergents to attract 18%

Bihar Dy.CM Sushil Kumar Modi says that GST Council has pruned the list of items attracting 28 % tax rate to just 50.....

Nov 10,2017

GSTN enables revision facility for GST TRAN-1 filed prior to November 9

GSTN enables facility for one-time revision of Form GST TRAN-1 for taxpayers who had filed the same prior to November.....

Nov 09,2017

CBEC addresses errors hindering July IGST refunds disbursal; Advises precautionary measures for merchant-exporters

CBEC issues clarification in respect of common errors hindering disbursal of IGST refund for exports made in July 2017, stating.....

Nov 09,2017

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