10/02/2026
Proposals for changes in GST through Finance Bill/ Union Budget,2026
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1.Amendment in Section 15 and 34 of the CGST Act ...... Businesses will no longer need a pre-existing agreement as per Section 15(3)(b) to claim benefits on post-sale discounts. As long as a credit note is issued under section 34 and the recipient reverses the related ITC, the discount can be excluded from the taxable value.
2.Amendment in Section 13 of the IGST Act.....The special rule for Intermediary Services is being removed. So the place of supply will be determined using the general rule ( location of the recipient) which may reduce disputes and improve export clarity.
3.Amendment of Section 54(6) of the CGST Act.....The taxpayers claiming refunds due to an inverted duty structure will now be eligible for provisional refunds improving cas flow while the final refund is processed.
4.Amendment in Section 54(14) of the CGST Act.....The minimum threshold for sansctioning refunds claims is being removed for exports made with payment of GST, allowing refunds to be processed regardless of amount.
5.Insertion of Section 101A(1A) of the CGST Act.....Until the National Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling is constituted, the Govt. can authorise an existing authority or tribunal to hear appeals under section 101B. This change takes effect from 1st, April, 2026 and ensures there is no gap in the appellate process.