Phone GST cut from 18% to 5% is being sought by India’s mobile phone industry as manufacturers face rising component costs and weaker domestic demand. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has asked the government to consider the proposal at the upcoming GST Council meeting. The association has also sought corresponding tax rationalisation for … Read more
GST registration will now require biometric Aadhaar authentication after the Delhi High Court directed authorities across the country not to allow any new registration without completing the verification. The interim order aims to address the misuse of stolen or frozen PAN and Aadhaar details for fraudulent GST registrations. GST Registration Rule Changes Nationwide The Delhi … Read more
Buying a new smartphone could become cheaper if the government decides to reduce the 18% GST currently charged on mobile phones. The GST Council may discuss a possible reduction at a meeting expected next month. However, there is an important point to remember: no GST cut has been approved yet. The proposal is still being … Read more
Businesses could soon get major relief under the GST system. The GST Council is expected to consider a proposal that would protect a buyer’s Input Tax Credit (ITC) even if the supplier fails to deposit GST with the government. If approved, the change will reduce the financial burden on honest businesses that currently lose ITC … Read more
The government has given taxpayers more time to file appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). The last date has now been extended to July 31, 2026. The decision comes as a relief for many taxpayers who were facing technical issues while filing appeals on the GSTAT portal. However, the government has … Read more
As the ITR filing season begins, many salaried employees are confused about one thing — how much tax exemption they can claim on meal vouchers. Some companies are offering meal benefits of up to ₹200 per day, which makes people assume that the full amount is tax-free. But that’s not completely true. If you claim … Read more
A joint report by EY and Home Insect Control Association (HICA) has called for a major tax cut on household insecticides. The recommendation is clear: reduce GST from 18% to 5%. The reason? These everyday products play a crucial role in preventing mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. High Need, Low Access in Rural … Read more
With the beginning of the new financial year on April 1, the government has released all Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. This officially marks the start of the new tax filing season, and taxpayers can begin filing their returns from this month. The Income Tax Department has already notified forms … Read more
A major tax-related change for senior citizens has come into effect from April 1, 2026. The old Form 15H, which senior citizens used to avoid TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), has been discontinued. It is now replaced by a new Form 121. This change is part of the Income Tax Act 2025, which aims to … Read more
The new Income Tax Rules will start from April 1, 2026. A major change has been introduced for taxpayers. Now, if your actual income is not clear or your documents are incomplete, the Income Tax Department can estimate your income on its own and decide how much tax you need to pay. This rule is … Read more
Taxpayers under GST now have more flexibility. The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has launched a new online facility that allows eligible businesses to opt out of Rule 14A directly through the GST portal. This move is aimed at making compliance easier while giving businesses the freedom to switch back to the regular GST … Read more