GST only at entry-level may reduce tax liability of e-gaming firms

E-gaming companies may have a stronger case to get their Goods and Services Tax liability reduced by the courts, with the GST Council’s decision that a 28% tax will apply on the full face value of bets only at the entry level, tax experts feel. These companies, including Bengaluru-based Gameskraft Technology Private Ltd (GTPL), are contesting past notices from the tax department, where the tax amo…