Tax Management India. Com
Law and Practice  :  Digital eBook
Research is most exciting & rewarding
  TMI - Tax Management India. Com
Follow us:
  Facebook   Twitter   Linkedin   Telegram

TMI Blog

Home

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN GST IMPLEMENTATION

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN GST IMPLEMENTATION
By: - Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal
Goods and Services Tax - GST
Dated:- 10-6-2017

The GST Council meeting held on 3rd June, 2017 at New Delhi succeeded on completing the pending issues on the agenda which inter alia included fitment of rates on textiles, bidi's, biscuits, gold & jewellery etc. Also, it cleared the rules as well as reteriated the .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... stand that GST be implemented from July 1, 2017. Though West Bengal asked for a postponement till September, at the end, GSTC has announced 1st July, 2017 only as the date for implementation of GST law. Transition rules have also been cleared with some changes, most important being enhancement of limit of taking credit on closing stock by dealers from 40% to 60% and allowing for 100% in certain c .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... ases where goods of value of ₹ 25000 or more could be identified (e.g., vehicles, mobile phones, refrigerator etc.) . On GST rates, further complexity was added by having multiple tax rates for textiles and foot wear, though gold has been kept at single rate of 3 percent which is considered moderate. This, however become 6th GST rate, others being 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. While cess will b .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... e levied on few demerit goods including tobacco products, bidis will be taxed @ 28% but without cess, unlike cigarettes. Highlights of 15th GSTC meeting * GST rates finalized on remaining items * Packaged food items @5% * Bidis @28% (no cess) * Tendu leaves @ 18% * Gold / jewellery @ 3% * Solar panels @ 5% * Footwear @ 5% / costing below ₹ 500) and @ 18% (costing > ₹ 50 .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... 0) * Rough diamonds @ 0.25% * Biscuits @ 18% * Increase on deemed credit to 60% instead of presently proposed 40% if goods in GST slab of 18% or more; 40% if goods are in GST slab of less than 18% * Differential rates for various textile items from zero percent to 28% [Jute & silk - nil; cotton fiber, yarn, fabric - 5%; readymade garments -5% (below ₹ 1000), 12% (above ₹ 1000), .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... manmade yarn - 18%] * GSTN fully geared up for 1st July roll out * Committee for anti profiteering to be setup * Next (16th) meeting of GSTC on 11 June, 2017 It was also decided to refined 50 percent of tax imposed on defense canteens. While deciding on hike in allowing input tax credit from 40% to 60% in case of closing stocks, it was agreed that those who do not have receipts of high val .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... ue items of ₹ 25,000 or more would be allowed full refund if they are able to produce any evidence of procurement of such goods. Necessary guidelines are expected on this. It now appears that little home work is left in march up to GST roll out and as such, GST may be a reality w.e.f. 1st July, 2017. The Central Government too, appears to be committed towards this goal, although about 10 st .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... ates are yet to legislate State GST law. This includes the State of Jammu & Kashmir. West - Bengal has already conveyed its reservations holding that West Bengal will not roll out the GST in its present form. If that happens, there could be economic pit falls for the State as well as trade and industry dealing with the State. The next (16th) meeting of GST Council has been scheduled for 11th June .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... , 2017 to review the rates for refinement if the need be and to agree on the implementation of anti profiteering provision which is going to ensure that GST does not result into inflation. Also, the rules relating to e-way bills will be finalized. While there is no intention to seek postponement by a month or so in this write - up, but it can be said that there is no need for a rigid date of 1st .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... July, 2017. If GST roll out is deferred by one or two months, heavens are not going to tall but would only add to comfort, confidence and ease of compliance and smooth transition. So deferment could be thought of at this cost. Reply By Ganeshan Kalyani as = Small taxpayers are yet to know how GST will have impact on their business. Big businesses have already started their readiness with the he .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... lp of consultants. But the moot question is big businesses though ready for GST have to or rather dealing with small business. Which means the seamless flow of credit concept will obviously be hampered. The industries have geared up with full pace. Now assesses are approaching consultant for thier IT system configuration, training their staffs, recruiting new staff if needed. The fire of GST h .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... as neen lit in the minds of assesses. All are aware that the law is just standing in the door and taking steps forward to get usher in. The council is recommending 01st July as its implementation date. However as wished by Sri sanjiv Sir, a couple of months would really help the assesses to get ready for embracing GST. Thanks. Dated: 12-6-2017
Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by auth .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... ors, experts, professionals .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

 

 

 

 

Quick Updates:Latest Updates