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GST Council Approves Simpler Tax Filing System
INDIA

GST Council Approves Simpler Tax Filing System

The Goods and Service Tax Council (GST Council) has approved of a simpler tax return filing system under the new indirect tax regime and has also given approval for conversion of GST Network into a government holding as per information from Finance Ministry of India. The new return filling form will reduce the compliance burden for taxpayers involving submission of only one monthly return application and upload of invoices by the sellers. As per the GST Council, the existing GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B forms will be continued for next six months. After this period, taxpayers will need to file only one monthly return with composition dealers. On the other hand, dealers filing no tax returns will need to file only quarterly returns. The government has retained the right to cover dues for ...
Software Testing For GST Complete, Ready For Smooth Rollout: GSTN
INDIA

Software Testing For GST Complete, Ready For Smooth Rollout: GSTN

GST Network, the company providing technology backbone for the new indirect tax regime today said it has completed all software trials and testings necessary to successfully rollout GST from July 1. Over 66 lakh taxpayers have enrolled on the GSTN portal, Chairman Navin Kumar said. "GST IT system has undergone all mandatory tests and has been opened for new registrations and enrolments on June 25. We would like to assure everyone that the system is functioning smoothly," he said. The GSTN portal has also started accepting registrations from new taxpayers from June 25 even as the process of migration of existing taxpayers is already on. Registration has also started for GST practitioners, deduction of tax at source and e-commerce operators (TCS). The government has however deferred...