Department of Commercial Taxes
GOA
Beneficiary Oriented Solution - State
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The Department of Commercial Taxes, Government of Goa, is responsible for the administration of various tax laws in the state, including the Goa Value Added Tax Act, 2005, the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956, and the Goa Entertainment Tax Act, 1964. The department's official portal, goacomtax.gov.in, provides resources and information related to these tax laws, including downloadable forms, notifications, and contact details for departmental officers.
Project Details
Brief Background
The Department of Commercial Taxes in Goa has been instrumental in implementing tax reforms to streamline tax administration and enhance compliance. With the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India on July 1 2017 the department transitioned from the earlier VAT regime to the GST framework. The portal serves as a repository of information and resources related to the state s tax laws and the department s activities.
Objective
Tax Administration: Efficiently administer and collect taxes under various state and central tax laws applicable in Goa.Compliance Facilitation: Provide taxpayers with necessary information and resources to ensure compliance with tax laws.
Revenue Collection: Maximize revenue collection for the state through effective tax enforcement and administration.
Transparency: Maintain transparency in tax-related matters by providing up-to-date information and resources to stakeholders.
Benefits
Information Access: Taxpayers can access various forms notifications and contact information related to tax matters.Resource Availability: Availability of downloadable forms and documents facilitates ease of compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement: The portal serves as a point of contact between the department and taxpayers enhancing communication and support.
Transparency and Accountability: By providing up-to-date information the portal promotes transparency and accountability in tax administration.
