GST Council to decide on cutting taxes on insurance premium, rate rejig on host of items
4 days, 11 hours ago

GST Council to decide on cutting taxes on insurance premium, rate rejig on host of items

The Hindu  

The GST Council, in its meeting on Saturday, is likely to decide on reducing tax rates on life and health insurance premiums, while hiking it on high-end wrist watches, shoes and apparels, besides considering a separate 35% tax slab for sin goods. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising State counterparts, is likely to discuss rate rejig in about 148 items, besides, it will also deliberate on bringing Aviation Turbine Fuel, a major component for airline industry's operation cost, in the Goods and Services Tax fold. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent under GST will continue and a new rate of 35% is proposed by the GoM only for sin goods. The GoM had proposed reducing GST on packaged drinking water of 20 litre and above to 5 per cent from 18%, and reducing tax rate on bicycles costing less than ₹10,000 to 5%, from 12%.

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Towards a simple and rational GST
2 days, 4 hours ago

Towards a simple and rational GST

Hindustan Times  

Social media went pop over popcorn on Saturday, sharing details on the differential Goods and Services Tax rates on variants. But, two larger issues with India’s indirect tax regime need to be promptly addressed. The window for the rationalisation of the tax slabs has been extended, and it isn’t clear whether this will even happen The first has to do …

What gets cheaper, what is costlier after GST Council meet? Details here
2 days, 15 hours ago

What gets cheaper, what is costlier after GST Council meet? Details here

Hindustan Times  

The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Saturday, brought changes affecting the prices of various goods and services. 2) Rice kernels, AAC blocks, raisins, pepper The GST Council has cut GST rates on the fortified rice kernels used for public distribution to 5% from 18% earlier. 4) Quick commerce, ecommerce, food …

GST Council rejigs rates, defers call on insurance
3 days ago

GST Council rejigs rates, defers call on insurance

Hindustan Times  

The Goods and Services Tax Council in its 55th meeting on Saturday took a slew of decisions to protect the poor, including slashing the tax rate on fortified rice kernels, exempting GST on gene therapy, providing relief to farmers selling black pepper and resins. It, however, deferred several contentious issues such as tax rate rationalisation, GST on insurance premia and …

55th GST council meeting in Jaisalmer on December 21, 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman media briefing
3 days, 4 hours ago

55th GST council meeting in Jaisalmer on December 21, 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman media briefing

The Hindu  

A much-anticipated review of the Goods and Services Tax levies on life and health insurance policies was put off by the apex body in charge of the indirect tax regime, the GST Council at its 55th meeting on Saturday, as some members sought more discussions on the matter before taking a final call. Moreover, rate rationalisation suggestions pertaining to about …

GST council meeting: What gets cheaper & dearer - from popcorn to EV sale
3 days, 5 hours ago

GST council meeting: What gets cheaper & dearer - from popcorn to EV sale

Live Mint  

GST Council Meeting: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman-led goods and services tax Council Meeting on Saturday, December 21, decided to levy an 18 per cent GST on margin value on sale of used electric vehicles by businesses and clarified on the taxability of popcorn, saying caramel popcorn will continue to attract tax at the rate of 18 per cent. The GST …

GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums
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3 days, 9 hours ago

GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums

ABP News  

The GST Council on Saturday deferred its decision on reducing the tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, according to officials. The GoM also recommended exempting GST from health insurance premiums paid by individuals, excluding senior citizens, for policies with coverage up to Rs 5 lakh. However, premiums for health insurance policies offering coverage exceeding Rs 5 lakh will …

GST Council defers decision on lowering tax on health, life insurance premiums
3 days, 11 hours ago

GST Council defers decision on lowering tax on health, life insurance premiums

Live Mint  

The GST Council on Saturday deferred decisions on a tax rate cut on life and health insurance premiums and a tax rate overhaul meant to raise revenue collection as two ministerial panels decided to deliberate further before recommending changes to the federal indirect tax body, three persons aware of discussions said. Chaudhary, who is also the convenor of the ministerial …

GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion
Trending News
3 days, 11 hours ago

GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaisalmer: The 55th GST Council meeting which is expected to decide on reducing the tax rate on health and life insurance, besides considering rate rejigs on 148 items began here on Saturday. However, 18 per cent GST will continue on premiums paid for policies with health insurance cover of over Rs 5 lakh. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, …

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on insurance, rate panel defers report submission
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3 days, 12 hours ago

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on insurance, rate panel defers report submission

The Hindu  

A GST Council meeting on Saturday postponed a decision on reducing taxes on health and life insurance, while the much talked-about GoM recommendation of rate rejig in 148 items was not tabled before the Council. “We will submit the GoM report on rate rationalisation in next meeting of Council,” said Mr. Chaudhary who is the convenor of the panel. The …

GST Council 55th Meeting in Jaisalmer: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss potential revisions in insurance, aviation taxes
3 days, 14 hours ago

GST Council 55th Meeting in Jaisalmer: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss potential revisions in insurance, aviation taxes

Live Mint  

The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and including state finance ministers, will convene today, December 21, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This pivotal gathering of the apex body for indirect taxes is expected to focus on significant rate changes for life and health insurance, luxury items, and the possible inclusion of aviation turbine fuel under the …

Council may increase GST rate on all kinds of used cars to 18 per cent
3 days, 19 hours ago

Council may increase GST rate on all kinds of used cars to 18 per cent

New Indian Express  

JAISALMER: The GST Council in its 55th meeting on Saturday is likely to announce changes in tax rates on several goods and services. As per sources, the fitment panel of the Council has decided to levy 18% GST on all kinds of used cars. The Council is likely to agree with the fitment panel’s recommendation and raise GST rate to …

55th GST Council Meeting: Raises tax on used car sales; postpones debates on insurance, 'sin' products
3 days, 19 hours ago

55th GST Council Meeting: Raises tax on used car sales; postpones debates on insurance, 'sin' products

New Indian Express  

The 55th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting, held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, under Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, deferred discussions on the much-anticipated proposal to restructure GST on insurance premiums. The GST Council also postponed discussions on the widely discussed rate rationalisation for various consumer items, including so-called ‘sin’ products. Under the current GST framework, e-commerce platforms face specific …

GST council defers decision on lowering insurance premium rates
3 days, 19 hours ago

GST council defers decision on lowering insurance premium rates

New Indian Express  

JAISALMAR: The 55th GST Council meeting held on Saturday concluded without any major decisions being taken. The much-anticipated decision on reducing GST rates for health and life insurance premiums has been deferred, as the Council believes further discussions are required before moving forward. The Group of Ministers on insurance has recommended a complete waiver of GST on premiums paid towards …

CM Mohan Charan Majhi to attend GST, finance ministers' meet
5 days, 19 hours ago

CM Mohan Charan Majhi to attend GST, finance ministers' meet

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will embark on a four-day visit to Delhi and Rajasthan beginning December 19 to attend the 55th meeting of the GST council to be held at Jaisalmer on December 21. The state government, which had asked for higher allocations of central funds to the state to accelerate infrastructure development at the last meeting …

Proposed GST slab of 35 percent is a deterrent for growth
6 days, 7 hours ago

Proposed GST slab of 35 percent is a deterrent for growth

Deccan Chronicle  

The Government brought in historic tax reforms with the introduction of the Goods and Services tax in 2017, promoting simplicity, while reducing the tax burden. As per media reports, the Group of Ministers on GST Rates Rationalisation has recently proposed a new slab of GST at 35% over and above the existing 4 slabs to products such as aerated drinks …

GST Council Meeting: Industry eyes tax relief on health insurance premiums, higher levies on luxury items
1 week, 5 days ago

GST Council Meeting: Industry eyes tax relief on health insurance premiums, higher levies on luxury items

Live Mint  

Industry experts expect a reduction in GST rates on health insurance at the forthcoming GST Council meeting on December 21, 2024. However, if health insurance is exempted from GST for all or specified persons, the insurance companies would lose out on input tax credits to that extent and accordingly, the reduction in costs can be less than the amount of …

Retailers urge FM and GST Council not to go for higher 35 pc tax rate
1 week, 5 days ago

Retailers urge FM and GST Council not to go for higher 35 pc tax rate

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 12 Indian Sellers Collective, an umbrella body of trade associations and sellers across the country, has urged the finance minister and the GST Council not to accept some of GST rate rationalisation suggestions, including the proposal for inclusion of a special rate of 35 per cent on some products. The sellers body is of the view that …

GST rate changes: Consult the public
2 weeks, 3 days ago

GST rate changes: Consult the public

New Indian Express  

The “recommendations” symbolise a misalignment, the fault lines in the understanding of the state of the economy. While the GST Council has ceased publishing data on collections, news reports show that November saw gross GST collections, at Rs 1.82 lakh crore, growing at 8.5 percent. It is a moot point if the process of GST Council GoMs allows for representations, …

CMAI Warns Of 100,000 Job Losses, MSME Closures Due To GST Hike On Apparel
2 weeks, 5 days ago

CMAI Warns Of 100,000 Job Losses, MSME Closures Due To GST Hike On Apparel

ABP News  

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India has raised concerns over the proposed GST rate rationalisation by the Group of Ministers, chaired by Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Under the new recommendations, ready-made garments priced up to Rs 1,500 will maintain the current 5 per cent GST rate, but those priced between Rs 1,500 and Rs 10,000 would face a …

Wedding season blues: Garment makers caution against GST rate hike
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Wedding season blues: Garment makers caution against GST rate hike

Live Mint  

New Delhi: An increase in the goods and services tax rate on certain readymade garments, currently being discussed by a ministerial panel, could be a dampener for the ongoing wedding season, textile manufacturers said. ‘Big shocker’ Talking to Mint over the phone, Rahul Mehta, chief mentor of CMAI, which represents the readymade garment sector, expressed concern over the proposed 28% …

GST rate hike reports premature and speculative: CBIC
3 weeks ago

GST rate hike reports premature and speculative: CBIC

Live Mint  

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on Tuesday said reports of a ministerial panel’s recommendations on Goods and Services Tax rate changes on certain items, based on its deliberations are “premature and speculative.” The clarification from the Union government’s apex indirect tax body implies the Centre is distancing itself from suggestions about tax rate increases on items like …

GST rate hike claims are ‘premature, speculative’
3 weeks ago

GST rate hike claims are ‘premature, speculative’

The Hindu  

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on Tuesday dismissed reports indicating significant indirect tax rate changes and hikes on the Goods and Services Tax rates of various goods and services, as “premature and speculative”, and stressed that a ministerial group tasked with rationalising the multiple GST rates is yet to finalise its recommendations. While the GST Council, which …

GoM proposes GST hike: Cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may be hiked to 35%; GST Council decision on Dec 21
3 weeks ago

GoM proposes GST hike: Cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may be hiked to 35%; GST Council decision on Dec 21

The Hindu  

The GoM on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from the present 28%, an official said. In total, the GoM on rate rationalisation will propose tax rate tweaks on 148 items to the GST Council. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, 18, and …

GST Council Considers Steep 35% Hike On Cigarettes, Tobacco Products
Trending News
3 weeks ago

GST Council Considers Steep 35% Hike On Cigarettes, Tobacco Products

ABP News  

The Group of Ministers on Goods and Services Tax rate rationalisation has proposed significant changes to tax rates, including a hike on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, and tobacco products, increasing the tax to 35 per cent from the current 28 per cent. Under the proposed structure: Readymade garments costing up to Rs 1,500 will attract 5 per cent …

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may rise to 35 per cent, GST Council to take final call
Trending News
3 weeks ago

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may rise to 35 per cent, GST Council to take final call

India TV News  

The Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation, led by Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, has decided to increase the tax on "sin goods" such as aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco, and related products to 35% from the current 28%. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent will continue and a new rate of 35 …

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated drinks may rise to 35%: Report
3 weeks ago

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated drinks may rise to 35%: Report

India Today  

The Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation has proposed increasing the tax on products such as aerated beverages, cigarettes, and other tobacco-related items to 35%, up from the current rate of 28%, reported news agency PTI. GST RATE CHANGES DISCUSSED The GoM, led by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, met on Monday to finalise the proposed rate adjustments. …

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages likely to be hiked: Here’s what we know
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages likely to be hiked: Here’s what we know

Live Mint  

The Group of Ministers on Monday, December 2 decided to hike the rate of goods and service tax charged on goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35 per cent, from its current level of 28 per cent, reported the news agency PTI citing an official aware of the development. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, …

Top News on Dec 1: GST collection rises, Andhra dissolves Waqf board, Kejriwal rules out alliance in Delhi polls, more
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Top News on Dec 1: GST collection rises, Andhra dissolves Waqf board, Kejriwal rules out alliance in Delhi polls, more

Live Mint  

From increase in GST collection to Andhra govt dissolving Waqf board to killing of 7 Maoists to Donald Trump picking loyalist Kash Patel as his new FBI director, here are today's top stories. GST collection for November rises by 8.5% to ₹ 1.82 lakh crore The goods and service tax collection for the month of November rose 8.5 per cent …

GST Council to Review GoM’s Insurance Tax Suggestions Soon
4 weeks, 1 day ago

GST Council to Review GoM’s Insurance Tax Suggestions Soon

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Recommendations of the Group of Ministers looking into issues pertaining to GST on life and health insurance will be placed before the GST Council when received, Parliament was informed on Monday. After detailed deliberations, the Council recommended constituting a GoM to holistically look into issues pertaining to GST on life and health insurance. First meeting of the GoM …

GST Council’s December Meet: Waiver of levy on health, life insurance premiums on agenda
1 month ago

GST Council’s December Meet: Waiver of levy on health, life insurance premiums on agenda

Live Mint  

The GST Council will convene its 55th meeting on December 21 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, to address crucial policy changes, including possible tax relief on health and life insurance premiums. The council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and including state finance ministers, is expected to also deliberate on rate reductions for essential goods, as per a report by PTI. …

GST Council To Meet In Jaisalmer On Dec 21; Key Decisions On Insurance And Rate Cuts Likely
1 month ago

GST Council To Meet In Jaisalmer On Dec 21; Key Decisions On Insurance And Rate Cuts Likely

ABP News  

The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is scheduled for December 21 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The council, comprising state finance ministers, is expected to deliberate on major tax policy changes, including a decision on exempting or reducing GST rates on health and life insurance policies. Following discussions last month, the GoM has proposed …

GST Council to meet in Jaisalmer on Dec 21; may decide on insurance levy, rate rationalisation
1 month ago

GST Council to meet in Jaisalmer on Dec 21; may decide on insurance levy, rate rationalisation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The GST Council will meet on December 21 in Jaisalmer, in which the much-awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance is likely to be taken. The council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising her state counterparts, may also take up some rate rationalisation exercise and reduce tax rates on …

Nirmala Sitharaman to begin pre-budget consultation with state FMs in December
1 month, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman to begin pre-budget consultation with state FMs in December

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her state counterparts on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and the GST Council meeting is expected to be held during one of these two days in which the much awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance would be taken, a senior finance ministry …

Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22
1 month, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her State counterparts on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and meeting of the GST Council, an official said. The 55th GST Council meeting would be held during one of these two days in which the much-awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance would be taken. …

Sitharaman to meet state FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22
1 month, 1 week ago

Sitharaman to meet state FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her state counterparts on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and meeting of the GST Council, an official said.The meeting assumes significance as states finance ministers would present their recommendations for 2025-26 Budget to be unveiled on February 1, 2025. However, 18 per cent GST will continue on premiums paid …

Centre-state budget talks, GST Council meet after Parliament session jobs, growth, urban consumption in focus
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre-state budget talks, GST Council meet after Parliament session jobs, growth, urban consumption in focus

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to consult state finance ministers on the FY26 Union Budget following Parliament’s winter session, which concludes on 20 December. That is a major policy instrument available now, provided states also agree," said N. R Bhanumurthy, director, Madras School of Economics, noting that while GST revenue hit ₹1.87 trillion in October—the second …

West Bengal's relentless efforts pay off as Centre considers GST exemption for health insurance premiums
2 months ago

West Bengal's relentless efforts pay off as Centre considers GST exemption for health insurance premiums

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims that the Centre's likely decision to exempt Goods and Services Tax (GST) on term life insurance premiums and premiums paid by senior citizens for health coverage is the result of sustained efforts by the State Government. The Chief Minister shared a letter she had written to the Union Finance Minister in August, warning …

GST rate rationalisation: GoM discusses pruning 12% slab, next meeting on October 20
2 months, 4 weeks ago

GST rate rationalisation: GoM discusses pruning 12% slab, next meeting on October 20

The Hindu  

The Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation has discussed tax rate tweaks on over 100 items, including lowering taxes on certain goods from 12% to 5%, to give relief to the common man, West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She said items used by the common man should attract lower tax rates and …

Group of Ministers to review tax rates on health, life insurance
3 months, 1 week ago

Group of Ministers to review tax rates on health, life insurance

The Hindu  

The GST Council constituted a 13-member Group of Ministers on Sunday to suggest GST rates on premiums of various health and life insurance products. It will also suggest tax rates on life insurance, including term insurance, and life insurance with investment plans, whether individual or group, and re-insurance. Some opposition-ruled states, including West Bengal, had demanded complete exemption for health …

GST Council Meeting: what is cheaper and costlier
3 months, 1 week ago

GST Council Meeting: what is cheaper and costlier

The Hindu  

The 54th GST Council meeting, held in New Delhi on Monday announced several changes to the existing Goods and Services Tax slabs. The Council decided to reduce the GST rate on cancer drugs Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab from 12% to 5%. Namkeens, or savoury snacks, will also become cheaper after the GST on extruded/expanded savoury food products is reduced …

​Soothing salvo: On new Group of Ministers and tax changes for insurance policies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

​Soothing salvo: On new Group of Ministers and tax changes for insurance policies

The Hindu  

Meeting for the second time after the 2024 general election results, the Goods and Services Tax Council on Monday sought to calm some of the rising clamour against the 18% indirect tax levy on insurance premium payments. A new Group of Ministers is being formed to urgently recommend tax changes for life and health insurance policies, with an assurance the …

Priorities askew with high insurance tax, cheaper fried snacks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Priorities askew with high insurance tax, cheaper fried snacks

New Indian Express  

The GST Council, which reviews the goods and services tax levied on specific items and categories, has thoughtfully reduced the tax on a few cancer drugs and on educational institutions’ R&D services. But for reasons that are still cloudy, the council has also given cholesterol a boost by reducing the rate on fried snacks to 12 percent and rewarded high-fliers …

GST Council meeting: New GoM on health insurance to submit report by October; Council may take a call on 18% GST levy in November
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council meeting: New GoM on health insurance to submit report by October; Council may take a call on 18% GST levy in November

The Hindu  

To soothe the growing clamour for a reduction in the 18% tax levy on the premium paid for health and life insurance policies, the Goods and Services Tax Council on Monday set the stage for a possible rethink by mandating a stiff 50-day deadline for a new Group of Ministers to review the tax rate. The Council’s chair, Union Finance …

What GST Council has decided on demands of tax cuts in health insurance premiums | Details
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What GST Council has decided on demands of tax cuts in health insurance premiums | Details

India TV News  

The GST Council on Monday set up a new Group of Ministers on rate reduction on medical health insurance, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced. The medical health insurance GoM which has been set up is essentially the already established GoM on rate rationalisation, headed by the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Chaudhary. The GoM will have to make deliberations …

GST Council lowers tax on cancer drugs to 5%, to finalise cuts on health and life insurance premiums
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council lowers tax on cancer drugs to 5%, to finalise cuts on health and life insurance premiums

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: After much hue and cry over 18% GST on health and life insurance premiums, the GST Council in its 54th meeting on Monday reached a broad consensus on reducing taxes and decided to constitute a Group of Ministers to deliberate on the issue. In the meeting chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the GST Council also made several key …

GST Council delays decision on insurance premiums to next meeting: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council delays decision on insurance premiums to next meeting: Report

India Today  

The wait for relief on health insurance premiums just got a bit longer as the GST Council has postponed its decision to cut the Goods and Services Tax on health and life insurance. The GST Council meeting was expected to bring some relief to individuals, especially senior citizens, by reducing the GST rate applied to health insurance policies. The council …

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, report on online gaming
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, report on online gaming

The Hindu  

The GST Council on Monday is expected to deliberate on a host of issues, including taxation of insurance premium, GoM's suggestions on rate rationalisation, and a status report on online gaming, sources said. The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, will decide on whether to reduce the tax burden on health insurance from the …

GST Council meets today to discuss rate rationalisation, tax on insurance
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council meets today to discuss rate rationalisation, tax on insurance

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The GST Council will be meeting later on Monday to discuss an array of important issues, including the much-discussed GST rate on life and health insurance policies. The meeting may also discuss rationalisation of rate structure under the GST. As per sources, the Council may also announce extending the GST amnesty scheme for another year—FY21. In addition to these …

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, report on online gaming
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, report on online gaming

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The GST Council on Monday is expected to deliberate on a host of issues, including taxation of insurance premium, GoM's suggestions on rate rationalisation, and a status report on online gaming, sources said. Sources said the fitment committee, comprising Centre and state tax officials, will present a report on GST levied on life, health and reinsurance premiums and …

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