GST Council might take these measures to simplify the tax

GST Council, the apex decision-making body for the Goods and Services Tax, will meet in Guwahati later this week to deliberate on more measures to make the new tax regime smoother.

ET takes a look at issues that can be addressed.



Revamp of the 28% slab










"Tax rates on 80% of 227 items in top slab is likely to be reduced from 28% to 18%. GST fitment committee has also recommended reducing rates from 18% to 12% on a number of goods." Sushil Modi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister