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Goods & Service Tax (GST) 4 August 2026

GST Updates 2026

Recent developments in GST include changes in company vehicle rates, AI-led tax enforcement, and amendments to sales taxes. GST collections in Andhra Pradesh have seen a 21% growth, and there are calls for GST rationalization in the hotel and restaurant industry. The GST Council has reduced GST on hotel rooms, and there have been updates to e-way bills and GST detentions.

Recent GST updates include changes to company vehicle rates, with quarterly rates of 10.35% (GST-inclusive) or 11.90% (GST-exclusive). AI-led tax enforcement has boosted GST collections in Andhra Pradesh by 21%. There are also calls for GST rationalization in the hotel and restaurant industry, as the current system is complex and has varying rates. The GST Council has reduced GST on hotel rooms, and there have been updates to e-way bills and GST detentions.
- The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed GST detention proceedings linked to an expired e-way bill due to a vehicle breakdown.
- The GST treatment for hotels and restaurants is complex, with varying rates based on room value, premises status, and service type.
- The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that GST input tax credit is only allowed after the supplier pays tax.

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