Service tax department organizes seminar on migration to GST

Preparing for the eventual rollout of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) from July 1 onwards, the South Goa district office of the commissioner of customs, central excise and sales tax, on Tuesday, appealed to all dealers, manufacturers and exporters to migrate to GST and organized a seminar for those facing difficulties regarding migration from the present service and central excise taxes to GST.

“In preparation for the actual rollout on July 1, this seminar is being organized to enable those having difficulties in migrating to GST with a PowerPoint presentation, detailing the step-by-step procedure, wherein you will obtain a provisional ID. At the head office in Panaji, we have commenced a Seva Kendra to assist people, while two Indian Revenue Services (IRS) officials are posted at the district office to guide those facing difficulties. Citizens can also take assistance from range officers posted at divisional offices at Verna, Sanguem, Colva, Vasco, and other areas,” additional commissioner of customs, central excise and service tax, Geovani Santimano, told reporters.