Yes, an extra GST payment, often referred to as a "Grocery Rebate" or enhanced, one-time payment to help with rising costs, is being issued in June 2025 by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This is in addition to the regular quarterly GST/HST credit payments aimed at low- to modest-income Canadians.
When your GST/HST credit is paid. You will get your annual GST/HST credit, which was calculated using information from your 2024 tax return, in four payments. The CRA will make these payments on the 5th day of July and October 2025, and of January and April 2026.
7 June 2025: GSTN announced two major changes from the July 2025 tax period: Hard-locking of auto-populated values in GSTR-3B from GSTR-1/GSTR-1A/IFF—no manual edits allowed. GSTR-3B cannot be filed after three years from its original due date.
As of 2025, the GST rate in Singapore is 9% for all taxable goods and services (except for nil-rated). With the GST rate change, as laid out by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), it has become even more important to be at par with the recent amendments.
The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment for individuals and families with low and modest incomes to help offset the GST or HST they pay. It may also include payments from provincial and territorial programs.
Groceries, gas, and rent are getting more expensive, and many Canadians are searching for relief. Good news is, Starting July 2025, the HST/GST credit has increase by 2.7%, helping low- and modest-income households stretch their budgets.
GST Rate and Slab Changes in September 2025
GST rate cuts on 200 items happened from 22nd September 2025. 90% of items in the current 28% slab are moved to the 18% slab. Almost 99% of the items in the 12% slab are moved to the 5% slab.
The GST Amnesty Scheme under Section 128A grants total waiver of pending interest and penalty amount if the tax dispute amount is paid by an eligible taxpayer on or before March 31, 2025.
#GST collections for June 2025 rise to Rs 1.85 lakh crore, marking a 6.2% increase compared to Rs 1.73 lakh crore collected in June 2024.
20th August 2025
Due to the incessant rains in various parts of Maharashtra, the government has extended GSTR-3B due date for July 2025 from 20th August to 27th August 2025.
The GST new rate list 2025 is all about simplifying the tax system. With just two main slabs (5% and 18%), a 0% slab for essentials, and a 40% slab for luxury goods, the GST structure is now easier to understand.
In August 2025, over 1.5 million eligible adult Singaporeans will receive up to $850 in cash as part of GSTV – Cash, depending on their AI for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2024 and the Annual Value (AV) of their home.
The CRA $680 one-time payment in 2025 provides critical support to low-income residents. Eligible individuals will receive it automatically without the need to apply. Payments are expected by March 2025 via direct deposit or cheque.
Along with the GST break, the government of Canada is also planning on offering cheques in the amount of $250 to qualifying middle-class families. In order to qualify for this, you have to have worked in 2023 and had an income below $150,000.
Goods and services tax credit
According to the federal government, the maximum annual amount an individual may receive from July 2025 to June 2026 is $533, while a married or common-law couple could see up to $698 combined.
For any standard-rated supplies of goods or services that you make on or after 1 Jan 2024, you must charge GST at 9%. For instance, if you issue an invoice and receive payments for your supply on or after 1 Jan 2024, you must account for GST at 9%.
India's GST haul for June 2025: Rs 1.84 lakh crore This map breaks down how much each state contributed — and #Maharashtra leads the pack once again with ₹30,553 crore, followed by #Karnataka (₹13,409 crore) and #Gujarat (₹11,040 crore). From booming metros to remote corners — here's a look at India's GST landscape.
02/2025-GST dated February 07, 2025. CBIC has issued an updated procedure for departmental appeals filed against interest and/or penalty only, related to Section 128A of the CGST Act, 2017.
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has entered a new era with the rollout of GST 2.0, effective from September 22, 2025. The Council has simplified the structure into a 5% slab for essentials, 18% for standard goods, and 40% for luxury/sin items, replacing the earlier complex categories.
You may qualify for the GST payment in 2026 if you meet the following criteria: You are a resident of Canada for tax purposes. You are 19 years or older, or under 19 with a spouse/common-law partner or a child. You have filed your income tax return.
The current GST rates in India are divided into the following slabs: 0% (exempt), 5%, 18%, and 40%. The 0% rate is for fresh, unbranded essentials, while the 5% and 18% rates cover the majority of goods and services. The new 40% rate applies to a few select luxury and demerit items.
The GST/HST credit payment period begins in July and ends in June of the following year: January and April payments. Based on your adjusted family net income from your 2024 tax return. July and October payments.
Under the new income tax regime for 2025-26, any taxable income up to ₹12,00,000 attracts a full rebate of ₹60,000 (under Section 87A), resulting in a nil tax liability.
The total of lifetime gifts and the estate are eligible for a lifetime exemption, which is set at $13.99 million in 2025. The exemption amount is indexed for inflation, and was scheduled to be reduced by half after 2025. The higher exemption level was made permanent and slightly increased to $15 million in 2026 by P.L.
The government has confirmed that no further Cost of Living Payments are planned for 2025. This means there will not be a new payment (such as the rumoured £450 payment) this year.