This blog post clarifies the latest GST rules for bricks in India, effective September 22, 2025. It details the two tax options for most brick types (6% without ITC under composition scheme or 12% with ITC under regular scheme) and introduces a special 5% GST rate with ITC for sand-lime bricks, which cannot opt for the composition scheme. The article also highlights the crucial annual turnover threshold of ₹20 lakh for GST registration. It explains the importance of these changes, who is affected, the pros and cons, and provides actionable advice for businesses, including checking turnover, correct brick classification, scheme selection, pricing adjustments, and record-keeping. Finally, it discusses the implications for buyers and builders and outlines potential issues such as classification disputes and transitional challenges.

This blog post announces significant changes to Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates in India, set to become effective from September 22, 2025, as per Notification No. 09/2025 – Central Tax (Rate). It provides a clear, simplified table comparing old and new rates for categories like household essentials, packaged food, luxury goods, hospitality, travel, professional consultancy, and IT services. The post highlights the implications for businesses (updating systems for compliance) and consumers (potential price changes), emphasizing the government's aim for clarity and easier compliance. It concludes by advising consultation with tax professionals for specific sector-related queries.

This quick-reference guide lays out all key GST return due dates for September 2025 — including deadlines for GSTR-7, GSTR-8, GSTR-1, IFF (QRMP), GSTR-6, GSTR-5, GSTR-3B and GSTR-5A — plus practical notes on why on-time filing matters and a simple table you can use as a checklist.

This blog post provides a comprehensive guide to the upcoming GST rate changes in India, effective 22 September 2025, focusing specifically on the implications for Input Tax Credit (ITC) on stock. It explains the new simplified tax slab structure (5%, 18%, 40% for luxury goods) and details how businesses should handle ITC for stock purchased before the changes, supplies made after the changes, and unsold old inventory. The post offers practical advice on identifying stock, claiming eligible ITC, reversing ITC where necessary, seeking manufacturer support, and maintaining audit-ready records to navigate this significant tax transition effectively.

This blog post analyzes the impact of the latest GST reforms on the Indian media industry. It highlights how, despite appeals from media and advertising groups, the sector received no significant relief regarding tax parity for digital publications, input tax credit access, or flexible tax payment timing. The article details the approved reforms that benefited other sectors and consumers, contrasting them with the ignored pleas of the media, leading to concerns about worsening the digital divide, liquidity pressure, and hindered cost recovery. It concludes that the lack of targeted reforms poses a major setback for innovation, job creation, and overall growth in the Indian media landscape.

India is set to implement GST 2.0 from September 22, 2025, introducing a new 40% GST rate for "sin" and luxury goods. This reform simplifies the existing tax structure, lowers GST on essentials, and aims to balance public health with revenue generation. The move will benefit households with reduced costs on necessities, while consumers and industries dealing with luxury and harmful products will face higher taxes.GST 2.0: India Introduces New 40% Tax Slab for Luxury & Sin Goods

This blog details the significant GST cuts introduced as a 'Diwali gift' for the nation. It highlights how these reforms aim to simplify the tax structure and ease financial burdens across various sectors including daily essentials, agriculture, healthcare, education, and certain electronic appliances and vehicles, ultimately fostering a self-reliant India. The article also touches upon process reforms and a positive message from the Prime Minister.

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has significantly revamped its refund system, introducing a unified application form (RFD-01), enhanced document uploads, real-time tracking, and integration with PFMS for faster disbursements. This blog details these crucial updates, explaining how they streamline the refund process for taxpayers, promote transparency, and minimize delays, ensuring timely receipt of their legitimate refunds.

Indian multiplex chains are lobbying the government for a reduction in GST on movie tickets and the allowance of input tax credit (ITC) on food and beverages. They argue these reforms are crucial for making cinema more affordable, boosting industry growth post-pandemic, and competing with OTT platforms. While the Multiplex Association of India proposes a new tiered GST structure, industry opinions vary on whether pricing or content quality is the ultimate driver for audience footfall.

The GST Council is set to meet on September 3-4 to review GST 2.0 reforms. States want strict rules to prevent profiteering so that GST rate cuts actually benefit consumers. Key proposals include a temporary anti-profiteering law, consumer complaint platforms, and tighter monitoring of sensitive sectors. Businesses, however, warn about compliance costs and pricing disruptions.

This blog provides a comprehensive guide to the statutory compliance deadlines for August 2025 in India. It covers key due dates for Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns like GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, Income Tax requirements including TDS/TCS deposits and return filings, and other important statutory payments like PF & ESI. The post is designed to help businesses and individuals track their obligations, avoid penalties, and maintain financial discipline by presenting all critical dates in a clear, easy-to-understand format.

This blog post discusses a common issue for composition taxpayers whose GST registration was canceled before April 1, 2024, or who have already submitted GSTR-4 but received GSTR-3A notices. It explains that these notices result from a system error and can be ignored by the taxpayers affected, meaning no further action is needed. The post also provides guidance on how to raise complaints about other GST-related problems.