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Ground Scorching Tax

Written by: Arun Kumar
Narrated by: Anuj Datta
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On 1 July 2017, Goods and Services Tax (GST) became a reality. The government hailed it as the biggest tax reform of independent India which would herald a new freedom for the nation and unify it with 'One Nation One Tax'. Some of the claims made by the government were that GST would bring about ease of doing business; increase tax collection; lower inflation; increase GDP growth by one to two percent; and check the black economy.

More than a year later, we have more questions than answers.

  • Why did the economy slow down?
  • Is the government likely to collect more taxes?
  • Why have prices continued to rise?
  • Why has Malaysia withdrawn GST?

Turns out that problems with GST are both transitional and structural. To correct for these, there have been a few hundred notifications and orders from the government which have added to the confusion.

In this book, well known economist Arun Kumar explains the reality behind GST. Known for not pulling any punches, the author explains why GST is a double-edged sword for the common man, why it will increase inequality across sectors and regions, why it will hurt small businesses - everything the government does not want you to know.

©2019 Arun Kumar (P)2021 Random House Audio Law Taxation

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An Utopian Analysis of GST

While accepting that the present GST system has infirmities and needs further improvement, the author argues for an alternative approach, which lacks practicality. The alternatives also would provide same set of problems he has envisaged in the present system. Stabilisation of the present system and improved GST collections reflect the acceptance of it. Certainly it requires further improvements and streamlining. The book gives an opportunity to reflect on the complexity of the system and the work is commendable.

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