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Finance Minister Hints at Simplified GST with Lower Rates in Upcoming Council Meeting

  • Focus is on the upcoming GST Council meeting and potential rate restructuring
  • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman suggests a simplified GST is being developed
  • Discussions are ongoing about restructuring GST rates and slabs
  • The Finance Minister believes consensus in the GST Council is needed for simplification
  • Significant work is being done to review current rates and tax structures
  • There is an expectation that GST rates will decrease
  • Lower rates are expected to boost revenue buoyancy and economic expansion
  • The GST system is well-structured and may not require changes to included items
  • The date for the 56th GST Council Meeting is not yet confirmed but expected in early July
  • The meeting is anticipated to address rate restructuring and other demands

Source: a2ztaxcorp.net

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