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Goods and Service TaxArticle·16 August 2025

The Dual saga of 28% & Compensation Cess

By J the App

Executive Summary

The rate rationalization is set to adjust from 12% to either 5% or 18%, with the additional rate remaining at 28%. A potential reevaluation of the rate currently at 28%, is on the horizon. Notably, the compensation cess is approaching the sunset clause by March 2026. In this position paper from J the App by JustIDT, the focus is on exploring the feasibility of merger of 28% rate with that of the compensation cess as part of the anticipated rationalization.

GST at 28% cannot just come down, equally difficult to merger Compensation Cess as part of the GST tax itself.

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