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What is direct tax and indirect tax?

Indirect and Direct Tax    Indirect and Direct tax is a type of tax that is imposed on the income or wealth of an individual or entity. It is called “direct” because the tax is levied directly on the person or entity that is liable to pay it. The tax liability cannot be shifted to… Read More »

Applicable GST: What does “GST extra as applicable” mean?

Applicable GST GST extra as applicable” indicates that the price mentioned for a product or service does not include the Goods and Services Tax imposed by the government. The GST amount will add separately to the quoted price, and the final price will include in it.  So the GST amount will add to the quoted… Read More »

What is the difference between interstate GST and intrastate GST?

Interstate GST and Intrastate GST   GST is applicable to both interstate GST and intrastate GST transactions, each with its own set of tax rates and regulations. GST, which stands for Goods and Services Tax, is a comprehensive indirect tax introduce in India on July 1, 2017. It replaced multiple indirect taxes levied by the… Read More »

What is the meaning of “standard deduction” in income tax rules?

Standard Deduction in income tax The meaning of “standard deduction” in the context of income tax rules, refers to a fixed amount of deduction that is applicable to the gross income of salaried individuals, regardless of the actual expenses incurred. The purpose of the standard deduction is to reduce the tax liability and provide relief… 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 »