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GST Council Proposes Tax-Free Health Premiums

GST Council Proposes Tax-Free Health Premiums

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The GST Council is considering a proposal to make health insurance premiums tax-free. This move aims to reduce the financial burden on policyholders and promote wider access to healthcare coverage. If approved, the change could simplify tax calculations for individuals and encourage more people to invest in health insurance. This potential policy shift could have significant implications for the insurance industry and consumers alike

GST Council sets up GoM on compensation cess; panel to submit report by December 31

GST Council sets up GoM on compensation cess; panel to submit report by December 31

Fri, Sep 27, 2024

With just one-and-a-half year remaining for the cess to end, the GST Council in its 54th meeting on September 9 decided to set up a GoM to decide the future course of the cess.

GST Council: Rate rationalisation Group of Ministers to meet on September 25 to discuss slab, rate changes

GST Council: Rate rationalisation Group of Ministers to meet on September 25 to discuss slab, rate changes

Sun, Sep 22, 2024

During the August meeting, the panel had tasked the fitment committee comprising tax officers from the Centre and states to analyse the implication of tax rate change on some items and gather more data.

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New housing GST slabs will provide home buyers cheaper flats

New housing GST slabs will provide home buyers cheaper flats

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

The GST Council on Tuesday approved a transition plan for the implementation of new tax slabs for the real estate sector with applicable rules for housing units being applicable from April 1, 2019.

GST Council Meet: Outcome - Arun Jaitley addresses input tax credit issue of real estate developers

GST Council Meet: Outcome - Arun Jaitley addresses input tax credit issue of real estate developers

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

The industry insiders say Arun Jaitley-led GST council has taken a smart move as any reduction in taxes were not possible during election code of conduct.

GST Council Meet: End input tax credits, real estate developers demand from Arun Jaitley

GST Council Meet: End input tax credits, real estate developers demand from Arun Jaitley

Tue, Mar 19, 2019

The GST Council meeting today is expected to clarify the extent to which the opening input-tax credit balance on April 1, 2019, could be used by builders.

Govt slashes GST rates on under-construction flats to 5%

Govt slashes GST rates on under-construction flats to 5%

Mon, Feb 25, 2019

In a big relief to home buyers, the GST Council Sunday slashed tax rates on under-construction housing properties to 5 percent without the input tax credit, from the existing 12 per cent, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

Good news! This is how you can realise your dream home now

Good news! This is how you can realise your dream home now

Mon, Feb 25, 2019

GST Council on Sunday slashed tax rates for under-construction flats to 5 per cent and affordable homes to 1 per cent, effective April 1 to boost demand in the real estate sector. Currently, the goods and services tax (GST) is levied at 12 per cent with input tax credit (ITC) on payments made for under-construction property or ready-to-move-in flats where completion certificate is not issued at the time of sale. For affordable housing units, the existing tax rate is 8 per cent.

GST rates slashed for under-construction flats, affordable housing

GST rates slashed for under-construction flats, affordable housing

Sun, Feb 24, 2019

In a big relief to home buyers, the GST Council Sunday slashed tax rates on under-construction housing properties to 5 per cent without the input tax credit, from the existing 12 per cent, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%; affordable housing to attract 1%

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%; affordable housing to attract 1%

Sun, Feb 24, 2019

In a big relief to home buyers, the GST Council Sunday slashed tax rates on under-construction housing properties to 5 per cent without the input tax credit, from the existing 12 per cent, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

GST council meeting tomorrow: GST rates can become cheaper in real estate

GST council meeting tomorrow: GST rates can become cheaper in real estate

Sat, Feb 23, 2019

GST council will be holding a meeting tomorrow and GST rates can become cheaper in real estate.

GST Council defers decision on rate revision for real estate

GST Council defers decision on rate revision for real estate

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

The GST Council on Wednesday deferred the decision to consider a reduction in tax on under-construction houses to Sunday.

GST rates of under construction property to be slashed in next GST council meet: Sources

GST rates of under construction property to be slashed in next GST council meet: Sources

Wed, Feb 13, 2019

GST rates of under construction property may see a slash in rates in the next GST council meet which is due at 20th February. Watch the video to know more.

Zee Business Exclusive conversation with Anay Banhatti

Zee Business Exclusive conversation with Anay Banhatti

Fri, Jan 11, 2019

Zee Business Exclusive conversation with Anay Banhatti, economic law practice partner on GST council changes.

GST Council Meeting Updates: Exemption limit hiked for small traders; More details here

GST Council Meeting Updates: Exemption limit hiked for small traders; More details here

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

GST council meeting: The Goods and Services Tax Council met today to discuss lowering GST on under-construction flats and houses to 5 per cent, as well as hiking exemption threshold for small and medium enterprises.

News Live: GST Council to meet on January 10

News Live: GST Council to meet on January 10

Wed, Jan 09, 2019

The GST Council in its meeting on January 10 will discuss on the recommendations of the two ministerial panels. Watch video to know more information.

Tax rates on under-construction flats, houses to be slashed this week? How GST council meet may bring cheer for you; check market expectations

Tax rates on under-construction flats, houses to be slashed this week? How GST council meet may bring cheer for you; check market expectations

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

Interestingly, there is lot of action awaiting during this week’s trading, which will decide the course of Sensex and Nifty.

New Year new GST rates: These 23 items turn cheaper from January 1, 2019

New Year new GST rates: These 23 items turn cheaper from January 1, 2019

Tue, Jan 01, 2019

The GST Council on December 22 decided to cut tax rates on 23 goods and services, including movie tickets, TV and monitor screens and power banks and exempted frozen and preserved vegetables from the levy. Listen in

Modi govt's New Year gift: Movie tickets, TVs, among 23 items to get cheaper from today - Check full list

Modi govt's New Year gift: Movie tickets, TVs, among 23 items to get cheaper from today - Check full list

Tue, Jan 01, 2019

The Modi government last week announced GST rate cut on 23 goods and services, including TVs, movie tickets, and monitor screen.

GST standard rate to be fixed between 12-18% for commonly-used items: Arun Jaitley

GST standard rate to be fixed between 12-18% for commonly-used items: Arun Jaitley

Mon, Dec 24, 2018

Stating that only cement and auto parts are items of common use which remain in 28 per cent slab, Jaitley said the next priority will be to transfer cement into a lower slab. "All other building materials have already been transferred from 28 per cent to 18 per cent and 12 per cent. The sun is setting on the 28 per cent slab," he added.

What will stabilise GST system? Find out here in brief

What will stabilise GST system? Find out here in brief

Mon, Dec 24, 2018

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in its 31st meeting on Saturday reduced the tax rates of 17 items and six services, including computer monitors, TV screens, video games, lithium-ion power banks, retreaded tyres, wheelchairs and cinema tickets.

Next GST Council meet in January, 2019; Housing, MSMEs on the agenda

Next GST Council meet in January, 2019; Housing, MSMEs on the agenda

Sun, Dec 23, 2018

The GST Council in its next meeting in January would consider rationalisation of tax rates on residential properties and raising the threshold limit for MSMEs from the current Rs 20 lakh, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Saturday.

GST Council Meeting: Rate cut move towards 2-3 tax slabs structure, says industry

GST Council Meeting: Rate cut move towards 2-3 tax slabs structure, says industry

Sun, Dec 23, 2018

GST rate cuts for commonly used products across all tax slabs will provide a much-awaited relief and shows the GST Council's intention to move towards just 2-3 tax bracket structure, industry said Saturday.

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