Budget Push: ISF Demands 5% GST, Tax Reforms for Staffing Industry - Whalesbook

Overview The Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) has formally requested the Finance Ministry to slash Goods and Services Tax (GST) on staffing services from 18% to 5%. ISF also seeks classification as "merit services" and enhanced tax deductions for employing women. These proposals aim to combat widespread informality, which affects over 85% of India's workforce, and boost participation of women and…