Tag Archives: #IndirectTax

What is the difference between GST and income tax?

GST and Income Tax         It follows a consumption-based model, where tax is collect at each stage of the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the end consumer. GST replaces multiple indirect taxes such as excise duty, service tax, and VAT, with the objective of establishing a unified market throughout the country… Read More »

219 What is the benefit of GST number?

Benefit of GST number   Benefit of GST number: Introduced on July 1, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax implemented in India. Under the GST regime, businesses are assigned a unique identification number known as the GST number. This 15-digit alphanumeric code plays a vital role in tracking the… Read More »

Who are required to file Returns under GST?

GST Compliance   GST Compliance, Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India, different categories of taxpayers are required to File returns to fulfill their GST Compliance. Here are the types of taxpayers and their corresponding return filing requirements: Regular taxpayers: Registered individuals or businesses who are liable to pay GST on their… Read More »

Which items are liable for cess in GST?

Which items are liable for cess in GST In GST, cess is levy on certain goods or services that are consider to be luxury or sin goods, such as cigarettes, tobacco products, pan masala, aerated drinks, and luxury cars. For more information to visit https://www.gst.gov.in/ The proceeds from the cess are mean to be use… Read More »

What does it mean when we say GST is a destination based tax?

Destination based tax When we refer to GST (Goods and Services Tax) as a destination-based tax.  It implies that the tax is imposed at the final point of consumption for goods or services. The tax proceeds collecte by the state where the goods or services consumed, rather than the state where they produced. For more… Read More »

What are the types of GST?

Types of GST In India, there are primarily four types of Goods and Services Tax (GST): State Goods and Services Tax (SGST): Levied by state governments on the supply of goods and services within the state. Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST): Levied by the central government on the supply of goods and services within… Read More »