The Hindu·3 min read·medium
India Autism Center seeks GST exemption for disability support services, calls tax a barrier to inclusion
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Shrabana Chatterjee
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The India Autism Centre has released a white paper calling for a 0% GST rate on disability support services. They argue that current taxes create a financial barrier to essential therapy and care, which are lifelong necessities for individuals with autism.
A white paper released by the India Autism Centre (IAC) in Kolkata has recommended exempting disability support services, such as therapy, rehabilitation, and community-based care, from the Goods and Services Tax (GST), arguing that taxing these services creates a structural barrier to accessing care and puts families into a long-term financial burden.
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