No more input tax credit block for companies buying insurance cover
FROM THE WIRE · THEHINDUBUSINESSLINE.COM
Businesses will now be able to claim input tax credit (ITC) on health and life insurance bought for employees, as the GST Council has recommended easing several restrictions on blocked credits.
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- 01The GST Council recommended allowing input tax credit on health and life insurance for employees.
- 02The measure eases previous restrictions on blocked tax credits.
- 03Businesses can now claim ITC on insurance premiums paid for employees.