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GST reforms: FM Nirmala Sitharaman hails tax cuts as a huge victory; rejects critics’ ‘Gabbar Singh Tax’ jibe

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaking at a joint conclave of trade and industry associations in Chennai (Picture credit: PTI) Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday described the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms as a huge victory for every Indian, saying they would ease the tax burden on citizens while giving a…

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ITR filing: Essential documents you need to file tax returns; September 15 deadline

The government had extended the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26) to September 15 from July 31, giving taxpayers additional time.This relief applies to taxpayers who are not required to get their accounts audited, such as salaried individuals and pensioners, ET reported.Document verification plays a crucial role…

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GST revamp: Goods and services tax not applicable on these post-sale discounts; here is what experts say

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified that post-sale discounts offered by manufacturers to dealers, aimed purely at competitive pricing and driving sales, will not attract Goods and Services Tax (GST).In a circular, the board further explained that GST would, however, apply if such discounts are linked to specific promotional services carried…

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