- GST Council unlikely to roll back 28% tax on online gaming
- Government believes tax has been accepted by industry and collections are doing well
- Concerns about GST notices for past payments may be reviewed
- Many companies worried about paying demands for previous years
- GST Council to discuss issues post General Elections and formation of next Union government
- Industry hoping for alternative to high 28% tax to enable expansion
- Suggestions for measures like temporary lock out for players spending long hours or money on online gaming
- Online Games industry seen as potential growth engine for Indian economy
- Calls for relook at 28% GST on online gaming industry.
Source: a2ztaxcorp.com
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