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How to tax popcorn? India's formula sparks outrage against GST system
India's move to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has drawn criticism from the opposition and sparked social media outrage, with two former government economic advisers questioning the tax system introduced in 2017.
How to tax popcorn? GST council’s formula sparks outrage
India's controversial popcorn tax system sparks outrage and criticism, with opposition questioning the complex GST rates.
18% GST on caramelised popcorn sparks meme fest online. Best ones here
Social media memes flooded the internet after the GST Council confirmed that caramelised popcorn would attract an 18% tax.
Cong slams govt over different tax slabs for popcorn, asks if PM will show courage for GST overhaul
The Congress Sunday said the "absurdity" of three different tax slabs for popcorn under GST only brings to light the growing complexity of the system and asked whether the Modi government will show th
Why Caramel Popcorn Will Attract Different GST Rate From Salted Popcorn, FM Sitharaman Clarifies
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'Absurdity': Congress Slams Centre Over Different Tax Slabs For Popcorn
The Congress Sunday said the ”absurdity” of three different tax slabs for popcorn under GST only brings to light the growing complexity of the system and asked whether the Modi government will show the courage to launch a complete overhaul for instituting a GST 2.
GST Council imposes 18% tax on caramelised popcorn, Nirmala Sitharaman memes surface
The GST Council confirmed no changes to popcorn's tax rates during its 55th meeting. Pre-packaged popcorn is taxed at 12%, caramelised at 18%, and unpackaged popcorn at 5%. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explained the rationale behind these distinctions,
GST Council Meeting: Are Your Popcorns Set To Be Expensive? FM Nirmala Sitharaman Clarifies
In a recent statement during the GST Council Meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman provided clarity on the taxation of popcorn, addressing concerns that had raised confusion across the country.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman gets trolled on social media over GST on caramel popcorn
Will popcorn get costly at cinemas? The new GST rate creates confusion for exhibitors
Exhibitors remain confused over the tax rates for popcorn. While a few multiplex owners see no change in popcorn sold in cinemas, one single exhibitor noted that caramel popcorn, sold loose or ...
GST Council's popcorn taxation sparks backlash on social media
The GST Council's proposal of different rates on popcorn—5% for salted, 12% for branded, and 18% for caramel—has sparked ...
Social media flooded with memes over 18 per cent GST on caramelised popcorn
Memes flooded the internet as the GST Council confirmed an 18 per cent tax on caramelised popcorn. Here are some of the most ...
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Social media roasts GST Council: From popcorn jabs to ‘tax terrorism’, THESE memes will leave you in splits!
From playful jabs about tax calculators in movie theatres to imaginative takes on caramelised popcorn’s 18% rate, the ...
Pittsburgh Popcorn Company's processing facility shut down after inspector finds rodent droppings in bags of cheese
The Pittsburgh Popcorn Company's food processing facility has been shut down after an inspector found multiple violations, ...
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Salted, pre-packed or caramelised? Popcorn gets stuck in GST maze
The GST Council’s decision to impose different tax rates on salted, pre-packaged, and caramelised popcorn has faced criticism ...
‘Jupiter’ will take the plunge at the New Year’s Eve Popcorn Ball Drop in Chagrin Falls
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, it is also the largest popcorn ball that will be ...
GST On Popcorn: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Clarifies Tax Slabs And Controversy
The GST Council's recent clarification on popcorn taxation has sparked a social media debate and criticism from the ...
From popcorn to parathas: Various complexities of India’s GST regime
The 'popcorn tax', where the sugared version of the snack attracts a higher levy, has reignited the debate for a less complex ...
Experts explain 'popcorn brain' symptom that could be mistaken for ADHD
Having a 'popcorn brain' may not mean that you have ADHD, but here are some of the tell-tale signs of the condition.