- Central and state government officials are discussing rationalizing the Goods and Services Tax
- A three-tier rate structure is being considered, with options of 8%, 16%, and 24% or 9%, 18%, and 27%
- Abatement of goods of basic necessity and differential treatment for sin goods like cigarettes is included
- A new six-member Group of Ministers (GoM) on rate rationalization has been formed
- The GoM is expected to hold its first meeting soon, ahead of the 54th GST Council gathering in August
- CBIC Chairman mentioned the need to match GST rates with commodities and consider special rates for special commodities
- The GoM will present a status report in the next GST Council meeting for discussions on rationalization.
Source: a2ztaxcorp.com
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