Four years of GST implementation: 1.3 crore taxpayers, more than 66 crore returns
New Delhi: Tomorrow, Ta. On July 1, the country will complete four years of implementation of GST (Goods and Services Tax). C. Ta. The implementation of GST started on July 1, 2016. In these four years, the GST Council met three times to take other decisions, including amendments to the law. During this time more than 3 crore returns have been filed. So about 1.5 crore taxpayers have been registered. GST includes a total of 18 cess including excise duty, service tax, VAT. Thus, 18 taxes have been included under GST. Which is why this law is becoming easier for consumers and taxpayers. At present the turnover of the business is Rs. 5 million (for goods) is excluded from the scope of GST. Earlier, the limit was Rs 20 lakh. Whose annual turnover is Rs. 1.5 crore, they can avail the benefit of composite scheme and only 1% tax (on goods) is applicable on them. Service based business Rs. If there is a turnover of up to Rs 50 lakh, it is excluded from GST. The service business has to pay 3...