Key FAQs On 56th GST Council Meeting Decisions

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56th GST Council Meeting FAQs

Press Release, Dated 03-09-2025

1. CBIC Issues FAQs On 56th GST Council Decisions

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released a comprehensive press note containing 75 FAQs to explain the decisions taken during the 56th GST Council meeting held in New Delhi. These FAQs aim to provide greater clarity to taxpayers on the revised GST framework, covering both rate changes and procedural aspects.

2. Clarifications On Revised GST Rates

The FAQs elaborate on the revised GST rates applicable to a wide range of goods and services, along with the effective date of implementation. They provide detailed guidance on categories such as food items, beverages, medicines, medical devices, vehicles, agricultural machinery, renewable energy devices, textiles, and beauty and wellness services. By addressing sector-specific queries, the FAQs are designed to reduce uncertainty and ensure smooth compliance with the new rates.

3. Guidance On Compliance And Procedural Issues

In addition to rate changes, the FAQs highlight practical compliance aspects faced by taxpayers. These include determination of applicable GST rates based on supply dates, handling of advances and invoices issued before and after the rate revisions, and issues related to input tax credit (ITC) utilisation and reversals. Further, the release clarifies the treatment of goods in transit, the impact on imports, and the validity of existing e-way bills, ensuring operational continuity during the transition.

4. Sector-Specific Services And Implementation Timeline

The document also provides clarifications on sector-specific services, including GTA, job work, works contracts, passenger transport, insurance, and admission to sporting events. Taxpayers are required to comply with the revised GST rates from 22 September 2025. However, specified products such as cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and related tobacco items will continue to be taxed at existing rates until all loan and interest repayment obligations under the compensation cess account are fully discharged.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

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