29May 2021 by Asmeet No Comments

Key Takeaways of 43rd GST Council Meeting held on 28th May, 2021

GST
Key Takeaways of 43rd GST Council Meeting held on 28th May, 2021 The 43rd GST Council meeting took place on 28th May, 2021 via video conferencing. The key takeaways of the meeting are:    a) In order to provide relief to the small taxpayers, an amnesty scheme has been recommended for reducing late fees payable.    b) Annual Return in FORM GSTR-9 will remain optional for small taxpayers for FY 2020-21    c) Import of COVID-related relief items including AmphotericinB (required for treating Mucormycosis), even if purchased or meant for donating to Govt. or to any relief agency upon recommendation of State authority, to be exempted from IGST till 31st August 2021    d) Group of Ministers to be formed quickly (by tomorrow), who will submit report by 8 June 2021; to examine need…
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04May 2021 by Asmeet No Comments

Relief in GST Compliance for Mar21 and Apr21

GST
Relief in GST Compliance for Mar21 and Apr21 Lowering of interest rates for delayed payment of tax Notification No. 13/2017- Central Tax dated 28th June, 2017 has been amended vide Notification No. 08/2021-Central Tax dated 01st May,2021 to reduce the rate of interest for delayed payment of CGST (u/s 50 of the CGST Act, 2017) as under: Class of registered persons      Rate of Interest Applicable tax                periodTaxpayers whose aggregate turnover in the preceding FY > Rs. 5 crores9% for the first 15 days from the due date and 18% thereafterMarch, 2021, April, 2021Taxpayers whose aggregate turnover in the preceding FY ≤ Rs. 5 crores[Both taxpayers filing monthly returns and taxpayers filing quarterly returns under QRMP scheme]Nil for the first 15 days from the due date, 9% for…
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01Feb 2021 by Asmeet No Comments

Quick Review of GST Proposal in Budget 2021

Budget, GST
Quick Review of GST Proposal in Budget 2021 As per the Finance Bill 2021 is No GST Audit is required. Clause 101 of Finance bill states Sub-section (5) of section 35 of the CGST Act is being omitted so as to remove the mandatory requirement of getting annual accounts audited and reconciliation statement submitted by specified professional. 2. Further, in Clause 102 of Finance bill Section 44 of the CGST Act is being substituted so as to remove the mandatory requirement of furnishing a reconciliation statement duly audited by specified professional and to provide for filing of the annual return on self-certification basis. It also provides for the Commissioner to exempt a class of taxpayers from the requirement of filing the annual return. 3. Clause 99 of Finance Bill provides an additional…
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25Jan 2021 by Asmeet No Comments
All about GST Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) Scheme

All about GST Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) Scheme

GST
All about GST Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) Scheme Q1. Who can take benefit of the QRMP Scheme? Taxpayers whose aggregate turnover (incl Branc Transfers) is up to Rs. 5 Crore in the preceding financial year are eligible for QRMP Scheme. In case if the aggregate turnover exceeds Rs.5 crore during any quarter in the current financial year, they shall not be eligible for the scheme from the next quarter. E.g, If a Taxpayers aggregate Turnover for all GSTIN's in FY 19-20 is Rs. 5 crore of less and Turnover in FY 20-21 upto Dec20 does not exceed Rs. 5 crore, such a tax payer can take benefit of the QRMP Scheme for filing GST Returns from Jan-21 onwards. Some examples to better understand the eligibilty: Q2. How does the…
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02Jan 2021 by Asmeet No Comments

Important Changes in GST w.e.f. January 01, 2021

GST
Important Changes in GST w.e.f. January 01, 2021 1. E Invoicing for Turnover above Rs 100 crores 88/2020–CT dated November 10, 2020 Amended Notification No. 13/2020 – CT dated March 21, 2020 E-invoicing made applicable to Registered Person (other than SEZ unit, Insurance Company, banking company, financial institution including non-banking financial institution, GTA, supplier of passenger transportation service, supplier of services by way of admission to exhibition of cinematograph films in multiplex screens) whose aggregate turnover in any preceding financial year from 2017-18 onwards exceeds Rs. 100 crore in respect of supply of goods or services or both or for exports. 2. ITC on debit notes Finance Act 2020, Section 16(4) [Eligibility and conditions for taking Input Tax Credit (“ITC”)] Delinks availment of ITC on debit notes with the date of…
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05Oct 2020 by Asmeet No Comments

Highlights of the 42nd meeting of the GST Council

GST
Highlights of the 42nd meeting of the GST Council held today on 5th Oct 2020 GST Council Meeting: 42nd GST Council Meeting Updates The 42nd GST Council met under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman through video conferencing here today. The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur besides Finance Ministers of States & UTs and senior officers of the Ministry of Finance& States/ UTs. The GST Council has made the following recommendations: 1. Levy of Compensation Cess to be extended beyond the transition period of five years i.e. beyond June 2022, for such period as may be required to meet the revenue gap. Further details to be worked out. 2. Centre is releasing…
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