Goods & Service Tax (GST) 3 October 2026
Global GST Updates: Canada Benefit, Business Claims, Regional Shifts
A new Canadian grocery benefit payment arrives Oct 5, offering higher support than the usual GST/HST credit. Meanwhile, experts explain why businesses reclaim GST while consumers cannot, and recent data shows Tamil Nadu’s GST receipts rising 17% year‑over‑year. Additional highlights include a WA warning on GST rollback costs, and Bajaj Electricals receiving a favorable GST appellate decision that drops a large tax demand.
- Canada grocery benefit: A CRA deposit hits bank accounts on Monday, Oct 5, providing more assistance than the regular GST/HST credit. (Read more)
- Why businesses reclaim GST: Deloitte’s GST specialist explains the input‑tax credit system lets businesses recover GST, a cost not passed to consumers. (Read more)
- Tamil Nadu GST rise: State collections rose 17% in Sep 2026 compared to a year earlier, despite a dip in overall gross collections. (Read more)
- WA GST rollback warning: Western Australia warns that reversing GST reforms could cost billions annually. (Read more)
- Bajaj Electricals relief: GST appellate authority drops a Rs 29.63 lakh tax demand and waives penalties after a successful appeal. (Read more)
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