GST Council Meeting 2026: Tax officers' arrest powers scrapped, prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 crore; no rate changesGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council concluded that existing GST rates would remain unchanged. It further removed arrest authorities f...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
GST winners 2026: No rate cuts, but small businesses, exporters and taxpayers have plenty to gain. Here's howGST Reform Winners 2026: The GST Council has greenlit key reforms intended to simplify compliance for businesses across the board. Small bu...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
GST Council meeting 2026: What may change as GST 2.0 takes aim at ITC, refunds, arrest powers and other reformsGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council, meeting in New Delhi, is expected to propose significant reforms for tax administration. One ref...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
GST 2.0: From stuck tax credit to fewer disputes, industry chambers list key reform demandsGST 2.0 reforms: Industry chambers are calling for reforms to GST 2.0 during the upcoming GST Council meeting. They seek improvements in in...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
GST Council meet: Scrapping tax officers' arrest powers, decriminalisation among reforms on agendaThe GST Council is poised to address significant reforms that could transform GST compliance for businesses. Among the proposed measures ar...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
GST Council meet starts with focus on ease of doing business, ITC overhaul and decriminalisation on agendaThe 57th GST Council meeting is set to consider major GST 2.0 reforms, including wider input tax credit eligibility, protection for genuine...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Small business owners can now write off $2.56 million in purchases in 2026, and this deduction is the one everyone is talking about nowSmall business owners have a major tax break to consider in 2026. Businesses can immediately expense up to $2.56 million in qualifying purc...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Own a small business? This 2026 tax deduction could reduce your taxable income by up to 20%Small business tax break 2026: Small-business owners could get a valuable tax break in 2026 through the qualified business income deduction...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.10 AM IST
FAST-DS 2026: Have undisclosed overseas crypto assets? Know the ₹1 crore and ₹5 crore threshold rules before you discloseIf you're managing cryptocurrency on international exchanges without disclosing them in India, the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disc...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Single-window GST registration for multistate businesses set for pilot this weekIn a significant move, the central government is set to implement a consolidated goods and services tax registration system for businesses ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Waiting on income? Deferring payments into next year could reduce your 2026 taxable income, but there is a catch you should know firstIf you’re self-employed and expect a lower income next year, delaying eligible payments until January could reduce your current-year taxabl...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Think your Roth IRA lowers your taxes this year? It doesn't, because contributions aren't deductible, and here is who should use it nowMany small business owners fund a Roth IRA expecting an immediate tax break. That calculation is flawed. Roth IRAs run on after-tax income....
05 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
GST Council may scrap arrest provisions, fast-track refunds with 90% automatic payoutThe upcoming 57th GST Council meeting on October 7 is set to unveil transformative proposals that could reshape GST regulations. Key sugges...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
GST 2.0: Council to consider sweeping reforms to unlock tax credit, ease complianceIndia is set to implement significant reforms to the goods and services tax system, which will ease compliance. Changes may include the rel...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Next-gen GST: Taking India's reform journey forwardThe new GST framework in India aims to streamline compliance processes while lowering tax rates, contributing to enhanced economic stabilit...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get reliefThe GST Council will assess various procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Proposed measures include enabli...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
GST 2.0's next move: Council may scrap officers' arrest powers, raise prosecution bar to Rs 5 croreThe GST Council is weighing changes to GST enforcement, including ending officials' arrest powers and shifting to court-ordered arrests. Cr...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.14 PM IST