Where can I ask GST related queries?

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs

• Hepldesk:[email protected]
• Helpline No.:1800-1200-232.
• Twitter:@askGST_GOI.

  What is the GST rate on residential flats?

  GST Rate Comparison before and after 1st April 2019

  Type of Real Estate Property	GST Rate (in effect till 31st March 2019)	GST Rate (from 1st April 2019 onwards)
  Residential Property (non-affordable housing segment)	12% with ITC	5% without ITC
  Commercial Properties	12% with ITC	12% with ITC (unchanged)

  Is GST applicable on residential property?

  When you rent out a residential property for residential purposes, it is exempt from GST. Any other type of lease or renting out of immovable property for business would attract GST at 18%, as it would be treated as a supply of service.

  How do you solve GST problems?

  Take the following steps to get this resolved:

  1. Send mail to [email protected] from your registered e-mail ID.
  2. Subject: PID required to migrate to GST.
  3. Mention your Service Tax or Excise R C Number(s)
  4. Any other problem being faced in migration can be mentioned.

  How do I check my GST status?

  First, make your way to the GST official portal at

  1. Then, proceed to the ‘services’ tab. Under this tab you will find ‘registration’ header.
  2. Next, click on the ‘registration’ header to get 3 options: ‘New Registration’, ‘Track Application Status’, and ‘Application for Filing Clarifications’.

  Who will pay GST on under construction flat?

  For a property that is under construction, the government has offered relief for property buyers. A tax of 18% is levied on under-construction flats, out of which you are subjected to pay only two-thirds, that is, only 12% tax.

  Can a builder charge GST?

  From the start of a housing project, till its completion, a real estate developer pays tax multiple times on the purchase of goods and services. Under the GST regime, the builder would get input tax credit when he pays his output tax. Example: A developer has to pay Rs 25,000 as tax on his final product.

  What is system failure in GST?

  System Failure. This happens when you try to file by clicking on ‘FILE GSTR-1 with EVC’, enters OTP and submit. It probably happens due to some problem communicating with Aadhaar servers or some other internal error. Solution: wait for some time and try again.

  What are the types of GST returns?

  Types of GST Returns and Due dates

  • GSTR-1. GSTR-1 is the return to be furnished for reporting details of all outward supplies of goods and services made.
  • GSTR-2A. GSTR-2A is a view-only dynamic GST return relevant for the recipient or buyer of goods and services.
  • GSTR-2B.
  • GSTR-2.
  • GSTR-3.
  • GSTR-3B.
  • GSTR-4.
  • GSTR-5.

  How do I know if my SCN is GST?

  If you wish to see the Notices & orders from department :-

  1. Login to your GSTIN Account on portal.
  2. Go to ‘Services’ Tab —> ‘User Services’ Tab —> ‘View Notices & Orders’ Field.
  3. Click on the Order/ Notice for all details.

  What is the latest changes in GST?

  Now, in the amended act, this provision includes goods also. Further, the time period for payment is extended to 180 days instead of 3 months before ITC is disallowed. Now, if payment is made even after 180 days then the ITC will be re-allowed.

  What is the GST on buying a house?

  In March 2019, the GST Council cut the tax rates to 5% from 12% on residential properties and 1% from 8% for the affordable housing segment. However, ITC benefits will not be available under the new tax rate policy.