Launched in India on July 1, 2017, the goods and services tax (GST) law was touted to be the biggest tax reform in India after Independence. While the GST regime does not directly cover … READ FULL STORY
Taxation is a fundamental aspect of any economy, serving as a primary source of revenue for governments. Two broad categories of taxes exist: direct taxes and indirect taxes. These classifications are based on the … READ FULL STORY
Taxes like value-added tax (VAT) or goods and services tax in some countries are assessed incrementally. At every stage of production, distribution, or sale to the consumer, it is incorporated into the price of … READ FULL STORY
What is indirect tax? An indirect tax is an extra amount levied on the retail price. It is paid by the consumer as part of goods’ and services’ maximum retail pricing. The price on … READ FULL STORY
From the zamindari system in 1947 to the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes scheme (ARHC) in 2020, the Indian real estate sector has come a long way. In fact, the past few years have witnessed … READ FULL STORY
Recently, the GST Council slashed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on under-construction homes. With this, home buyers are trying to assess the impact of the rate cut. We look at some of … READ FULL STORY
Update on February 24, 2019:Â To boost demand in the real estate sector, the GST Council, on February 24, 2019, slashed tax rates for under-construction flats to 5Â per cent and affordable homes to 1 per … READ FULL STORY
Here’s a Utopian vision: the government would announce a Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cut, home buyers would cheer up since prices would reduce marginally and the market revives. Really? The biggest paradox … READ FULL STORY
Traditionally, property investment has been viewed as a safe and stable long-term asset in India. It is often an emotional decision for Indians and is perceived as an indication of one’s status and wealth … READ FULL STORY
The taxation on property purchase, has become much simpler than it was before. With the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), several taxes previously applicable on real estate purchase (VAT, service tax, … READ FULL STORY
Update on February 24, 2019:Â GST Council cuts tax on under construction residential houses to 5 per cent, from 12 per cent currently. GST rate on affordable housing slashed to 1 per cent from 8 … READ FULL STORY
The Goods and Services Tax (GST), a revolutionary tax reform that was rolled out on July 1, 2017, has effectively replaced multiple taxes like VAT, central excise duty, commercial tax, service tax, octroi, etc. … READ FULL STORY
Anubhuti Roy, a fashion designer from Gurgaon, feels that the Goods and Services Tax (GST), has failed to fulfill its purpose in the housing market add has made houses costlier. “GST was supposed to … READ FULL STORY
