GST reduced tax rate, increased compliance; more than 66 crore returns filed in 4 years: Finance Ministry
The Hindu
Under GST, businesses with an annual turnover of up to ₹40 lakh are exempt from the tax.
With Goods and Services Tax regime completing four years, the Finance Ministry on June 30 said more than 66 crore GST returns have been filed so far and lower tax rates have helped increased compliance. A nationwide GST, which subsumed 17 local levies like excise duty, service tax and VAT and 13 cesses, was rolled out on July 1, 2017. In a series of tweets, the Ministry said GST has simplified compliance for all taxpayers and the GST Council also recommended several trade beneficial clarifications in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.More Related News