GST Council likely to clarify premium on life insurance

The GST Council will provide clarity on input tax credit for life insurers, following a demand on Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The issue arises from the complication of GST being levied on only a portion of traditional life policies or endowment plans. The input tax credit claimed on the exempted portion of the premium is being questioned by tax authorities.

Oct 9, 2023 - 08:30
GST Council likely to clarify premium on life insurance
The GST Council will provide clarity on input tax credit for life insurers, following a demand on Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The issue arises from the complication of GST being levied on only a portion of traditional life policies or endowment plans. The input tax credit claimed on the exempted portion of the premium is being questioned by tax authorities.