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What type of tax is India's Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
What type of tax is India's Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
- A single-stage, destination-based tax
- A single-stage, origin-based tax
- A multi-stage, destination-based tax (correct)
- A multi-stage, origin-based tax
Which taxes were mostly subsumed into the Goods and Services Tax?
Which taxes were mostly subsumed into the Goods and Services Tax?
- Direct taxes on income and wealth
- Property taxes levied by local municipalities
- Indirect taxes on goods and services (correct)
- Excise duties on liquor and tobacco
How is GST applied to inter-state sales?
How is GST applied to inter-state sales?
- State GST (SGST) is charged
- Integrated GST (IGST) is charged (correct)
- Central GST (CGST) is charged
- Both CGST and SGST are charged equally
At what point is the Goods and Services Tax levied?
At what point is the Goods and Services Tax levied?
If a product is manufactured in Maharashtra, but consumed in Karnataka, which state receives the GST revenue?
If a product is manufactured in Maharashtra, but consumed in Karnataka, which state receives the GST revenue?
How does the implementation of GST benefit tax administration?
How does the implementation of GST benefit tax administration?
What was the key objective behind the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax in India?
What was the key objective behind the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax in India?
What common law was introduced to facilitate goods transport and transaction reporting, after the implementation of the Goods and Service Tax?
What common law was introduced to facilitate goods transport and transaction reporting, after the implementation of the Goods and Service Tax?
What was a key reason for introducing GST in India?
What was a key reason for introducing GST in India?
Which of these describes the 'cascading effect' that GST aimed to eliminate?
Which of these describes the 'cascading effect' that GST aimed to eliminate?
How does GST aim to minimize tax evasion?
How does GST aim to minimize tax evasion?
How has GST influenced the taxpayer base in India?
How has GST influenced the taxpayer base in India?
What is a significant benefit of the online procedures under GST?
What is a significant benefit of the online procedures under GST?
How does GST improve the logistics and distribution system?
How does GST improve the logistics and distribution system?
How has GST affected the cost of goods in India?
How has GST affected the cost of goods in India?
Which factor is primarily driving the GST system?
Which factor is primarily driving the GST system?
In an inter-state sale, which tax is applicable?
In an inter-state sale, which tax is applicable?
If a dealer in Gujarat makes an intra-state sale, how are the GST revenues typically divided?
If a dealer in Gujarat makes an intra-state sale, how are the GST revenues typically divided?
What differentiates the GST rate under IGST compared to CGST and SGST?
What differentiates the GST rate under IGST compared to CGST and SGST?
Which of the following is a primary GST slab that a regular taxpayer might encounter?
Which of the following is a primary GST slab that a regular taxpayer might encounter?
How did the state governments primarily collect taxes before the implementation of GST?
How did the state governments primarily collect taxes before the implementation of GST?
What is the role of e-invoicing within the GST system?
What is the role of e-invoicing within the GST system?
What is the benefit of uniform GST rates across India?
What is the benefit of uniform GST rates across India?
What was the primary reason for implementing GST in India?
What was the primary reason for implementing GST in India?
What does the term 'cascading effect of taxes' refer to?
What does the term 'cascading effect of taxes' refer to?
What is the main benefit of claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the GST regime?
What is the main benefit of claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the GST regime?
Which of the following taxes were levied by both state and center in the pre-GST era?
Which of the following taxes were levied by both state and center in the pre-GST era?
What is the purpose of the 'E-way bill' system implemented under GST?
What is the purpose of the 'E-way bill' system implemented under GST?
What was the Central Sales Tax (CST) applicable to?
What was the Central Sales Tax (CST) applicable to?
What is the primary advantage of the e-invoicing system under GST?
What is the primary advantage of the e-invoicing system under GST?
Which of the following is a key feature of the GST regime?
Which of the following is a key feature of the GST regime?
When was the e-way bill system launched for inter-state movement of goods?
When was the e-way bill system launched for inter-state movement of goods?
What does GSTN refer to?
What does GSTN refer to?
How does the GST differ from the previous tax regime in terms of who bears the final tax liability?
How does the GST differ from the previous tax regime in terms of who bears the final tax liability?
What is the rate of IGST generally?
What is the rate of IGST generally?
Which of the following rates are included in the GST rates?
Which of the following rates are included in the GST rates?
When did the e-invoicing system become applicable for businesses with an annual aggregate turnover of more than Rs. 5 crore?
When did the e-invoicing system become applicable for businesses with an annual aggregate turnover of more than Rs. 5 crore?
What does the e-invoicing system do to the invoice information?
What does the e-invoicing system do to the invoice information?
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Study Notes
Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India
- GST is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India.
- It replaced numerous indirect taxes (e.g., service tax, VAT, Central Excise) with a single national tax.
- GST is levied on each stage of value addition in the supply chain.
Types of GST
- CGST: Central Goods and Services Tax (intra-state)
- SGST/UTGST: State/Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (intra-state)
- IGST: Integrated Goods and Services Tax (inter-state)
GST Calculation and Levy
- Intra-state sales are taxed by CGST and SGST/UTGST.
- Inter-state sales are taxed by IGST.
- The tax is levied on the net value added at each stage.
GST Implementation
- The GST law came into effect on July 1, 2017.
- It took 17 years to evolve from its initial concept in 2000.
Advantages of GST
- Unified Tax System: One tax rate per product/service, easier administration.
- E-way Bills & E-Invoicing: Streamlined transportation and transaction reporting.
- Reduced Compliance Burden: Fewer return forms and deadlines, simplified procedures.
- Elimination of Cascading Effect: Reduced tax on tax, lower final prices.
- Wider Tax Base: Increased businesses registered for GST, improved tax collection.
- Ease of Doing Business: Online procedures, centralized portal for all indirect taxes.
- Improved Logistics: Reduced documentation, faster transit, consolidated warehousing.
- Higher Consumption and Revenue: Uniform rates reduce price differences across states & globally, boosting consumption.
GST Slabs
- Standard GST slabs: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%.
- Lower GST slabs: 3%, 0.25% (Less common).
GST Registration
- Each registered taxpayer receives a 15-digit GST Identification Number (GSTN).
E-way Bills and E-Invoicing
- E-way bills are used for inter- and intra-state transportation of goods.
- E-invoicing is mandatory for businesses exceeding a certain turnover.
Pre-GST Tax System
- Multiple indirect taxes from the center and states (e.g., VAT, excise duty).
- Different laws and regulations in each state.
- Cascading effect of taxes on goods and services.
Claiming Input Tax Credit
- Taxpayers can claim credit for taxes paid on inputs against the GST due.
- E-invoicing helps reduce fake invoice claims and fraud.
Tax Evasion and Defaulters
- Enhanced surveillance system curtails tax evasion under the GST.
- Easier to detect and punish defaulters due to centralized system.
Cost Reduction
- Removal of cascading effect lowers final prices due to less tax.
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