GST Rate Finder app launched: What you need to know
- GST Rate Finder has been launched for Android.
- The search result will then list all the goods and services.
- The app helps users lookup the GST rate for goods or services just by keying in the name of the service/commodity.
FollowThe recent buzz over GST has left many puzzled. In order to bring in some relief, the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has released a new app dubbed GST Rate Finder.
The new GST Rate Finder has been launched for Android, and is likely to make its way on to the iOS platform soon.
The app helps users lookup the GST rate for a goods just by keying in the name of the service/commodity. The search result will then list all the goods and services. Once you click on a specific item in the list, a display window will show all GST related details of that particular service/commodity. The app is available to download on the Google Play Store.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has also launched another GST app on its portal cbec-gst.gov.in. You can download it here. This is an official app that provides information on migration to GST, draft GST laws and rules, FAQs, Latest Updates etc. Users can also provide feedback and contact CBEC Mitra Helpdesk using the application.
According to The Economic Times report, the government has started taking initiatives to familiarise citizens with GST. It has conducted a series GST "masterclasses" which are aimed at addressing queries and clarifying confusion. These are one-hour programs for six days that are also being aired on the state run television channel Doordarshan.
