28% GST on Online Gaming Industry – 50th GST Council meeting decision.

The 50th GST Council meeting witnessed intense discussions surrounding the taxation of casinos, horse racing, and online gaming. The GoM’s recommendation for a uniform 28% tax rate on all three activities, along with the proposal to include online gaming and horse racing as taxable actionable claims in Schedule III, has raised concerns among stakeholders in […]

Understanding ITC Availability for Warranty Replacement of Parts and Repair Services During the Warranty Period

Clarification on availability of ITC in respect of warranty replacement of parts and repair services during warranty period : During the warranty period, replacement goods /services are supplied to customers free of charge and as such no separate consideration is charged and received at the time of replacement. Clarification in respect of GST liability as […]

Clarification on TCS Liability in Case of Multiple E-commerce Operators in One Transaction

Introduction: The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act) provides provisions for TCS (Tax Collection at Source) liability in e-commerce transactions. A query has been raised regarding the TCS liability in situations involving multiple E-commerce Operators (ECOs) in a single transaction, particularly in the context of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Platform-centric […]

GST : Summary of recent notifications and circulars.

CBIC issued Notifications and Circulars to give effect to recommendation of the 50th GST Council Meeting. It includes extensions in amnesty schemes for GSTR-10 non-filers, GSTR-9 non-filers, deemed withdrawal of assessment orders, and revocation of registration. Also circulars provide clarification on topics such as Input Tax Credit (ITC) for common input services, holding of shares […]

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF 50TH GST COUNCIL MEETING

The 50th meeting of the GST Council witnessed the release of a short video film titled ‘GST Council- 50 steps towards a journey,’ highlighting the Council’s progress. The film, available in Hindi, English, and regional languages, will be shared on various social media platforms. Additionally, the Council recommended changes in GST tax rates, trade facilitation […]

Addition of Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) under Prevention of Money-laundering Act

The scope of the PML Act to include GSTN through Notification F. No. P.12011/2/2009-ES Cell-DOR, has expanded. By bringing GSTN within the ambit of the PML Act, the government seeks to strengthen the existing framework for combating money laundering and illicit activities related to GST. The inclusion of GSTN enables the ED, a specialized financial […]

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