CBIC Clarifies Viral Social Media Messages on GST Transition Benefits such as Unutilised Cess Credit and ITC Are Misleading
CBIC clarifies that viral social media messages claiming GST transition benefits like unutilised cess credit, ITC on exempt supplies from September 22, 2025 are fake and misleading
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a strong clarification against viral social media posts making false claims about upcoming GST changes. The messages circulating online alleged that from 22nd September 2025, taxpayers would be able to use unused cess credit, avail input tax credit (ITC) on exempt supplies, and benefit from a new price adjustment policy.
CBIC categorically denied these claims. In its official statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the board said:
“It has come to notice that an informal message claiming to be from Chairman CBIC is being widely circulated on social media claiming that certain Transition Benefits under GST will be applicable from 22nd September 2025 on issues related to:
👉 Unutilised cess credit, ITC of exempted supplies;
👉 New price adjustment provisions etc.
It is hereby informed that such claims are factually incorrect and misleading.
It is requested that general public, members of the trade and industry and other stakeholders should only refer to the official Government issued notifications, circulars, FAQs, etc. for better understanding of the next generation reforms under GST.”
The government has already implemented genuine structural changes in GST. The earlier four-rate structure of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% has been simplified into just two slabs: 5% and 18%. The 12% and 28% slabs have been scrapped, while a special 40% rate has been retained for products such as tobacco, cigarettes, luxury, and other sin goods.
Such fake claims can mislead businesses into planning based on incorrect assumptions. For example, believing that unused cess credit or ITC on exempt supplies is available could impact tax filings and financial decisions.
CBIC’s timely clarification reassures taxpayers that only officially notified reforms are valid. It also reminds everyone to stay updated only through government channels like CBIC, Ministry of Finance, and the GST portal, not social media forwards.
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