GST uncut, no simple steps to returns: Bizmen grumble

As the government attempts a tightrope walk to enhance tax revenues, there is increasing disappointment in trading and business circles. At its Friday meeting, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council did not reduce tax slabs as expected. Also, it didn't announce any steps to simplify the GST annual return filing. Reduction of taxes was expected in certain items related to realty, automobile and h…