Background :- The Union Budget 2025, which is set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, is highly anticipated, as it will address the pressing economic issues and outline the governmentβs fiscal strategy for the upcoming year. Given the current economic landscape, which includes post-pandemic recovery, inflation control, and a rising global economic shift, many expect significant reforms in both Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) structures. This article explores the anticipated changes in these two critical areas, which affect both individual taxpayers and businesses in India. Indiaβs Growth in GDP has declined from last year growth percentage of 7-8% to 5-6% per annum. While for us to become Developed Nation, it is very important to achieve at least 10-12% growth rate per year. For achieving Such growth rate it is important that people have disposable income. The very Basic concept of taxation is Taking From Rich and Giving ...
πΊ *Summary of Outcomes from the 54th GST Council.* π *1. Rates Reduced* π *1.1 Namkeens* and Extruded/Expanded Savoury Food Products: GST rate reduced *from 18% to 12%* for certain savoury food products. π *1.2 Cancer Drugs*: GST rate reduced from 12% to 5% on Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. π *2. Rates Increased* π *Car and Motorcycle Seats*: GST rate increased *from 18% to 28%* on car seats to bring parity with motorcycle seats. π« *3. New Section to be Inserted* π *Section 128A of CGST Act, 2017*: Introduction of procedures for waiver of interest or penalty under section 73 for FYs 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20. π *4. New Rule to be Inserted* π *Rule 164 in CGST Rules, 2017*: Provides procedure and conditions for waiver of interest or penalty under section 128A of CGST Act, 2017. πβπ© *5. Clarifications* π *5.1 Roof Mounted Package Unit (RMPU)* Air Conditioning Machines for Railways: Classified under *HSN 8415 with 28%* GST. π *5.2 Life a...