- The GST Council will meet on October 7 to review the progress made by states in incorporating changes regarding taxation of online gaming.
- Amendments to Central GST and Integrated GST laws were cleared last month to clarify the levy of 28 percent tax on bets in online gaming, casinos, and horse race clubs.
- The amendments also make registration mandatory for offshore e-gaming companies operating in India and provide for blocking access for non-compliance with GST registration and tax payment norms.
- States were required to implement similar changes in their respective SGST laws by October 1.
- The meeting will mainly review the progress of amendments in the SGST law by different states.
- GST authorities have started sending notices to online gaming companies and casino operators regarding the 28 percent tax on bets.
- Companies are challenging the decision to levy the tax with retrospective effect, while tax officials maintain that it was always applicable.
Source: zeenews.india.com
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