Indirect Taxes

Tax slab of 28% has to go to simplify GST, says outgoing Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian

He said having a uniform rate of cess should be the first step to simplify the indirect tax structure.

Scroll Staff
· Jun 28, 2018 · 01:41 pm
Centre forms panel to address problems taxpayers face due to technical glitches on GST portal

However, those who face problems such as poor internet or power supply will not be able to use this mechanism.

Scroll Staff
· Apr 04, 2018 · 02:40 pm
Congress and the rest of the Rajya Sabha called on the BJP not to abuse the money bill route for GST

The Congress will campaign for a low tax rate.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· Aug 03, 2016 · 04:24 pm

Why a cap on the proposed Goods and Services Tax is a good idea

A legal ceiling can force governments away from indirect taxes like the GST towards collecting direct taxes like income tax more efficiently.

Praveen Chakravarty and Ajit Ranade
· Jul 15, 2016 · 10:30 am
You will have to pay more for air and rail tickets, restaurant and phone bills from tomorrow

The 0.5% Krishi Kalyan Cess will come into effect on June 1, and all taxable services will be charged an effective service tax of 15%.

Scroll Staff
· May 31, 2016 · 06:30 pm
Government introduces Swachh Bharat cess of 0.5% on services

It will translate into a tax of 50 paise on every Rs 100 worth of taxable services.

Scroll Staff
· Nov 06, 2015 · 09:01 pm

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Indirect Taxes

Tax slab of 28% has to go to simplify GST, says outgoing Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian

He said having a uniform rate of cess should be the first step to simplify the indirect tax structure.

Scroll Staff · Jun 28, 2018 · 01:41 pm

Centre forms panel to address problems taxpayers face due to technical glitches on GST portal

However, those who face problems such as poor internet or power supply will not be able to use this mechanism.

Scroll Staff · Apr 04, 2018 · 02:40 pm

Congress and the rest of the Rajya Sabha called on the BJP not to abuse the money bill route for GST

The Congress will campaign for a low tax rate.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan · Aug 03, 2016 · 04:24 pm

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