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What are the primary GST slabs for regular taxpayers in India?
What do GST rates refer to?
What must a business registered under the GST law do?
What are the types of primary GST slabs for regular taxpayers in India?
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What is the approximate relationship between CGST and SGST rates for intra-state transactions?
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What type of tax is VAT?
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In which countries is VAT commonly implemented?
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What is the main difference between VAT and sales tax?
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What can a business do if it collects and pays VAT on its products or services?
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How is VAT calculated?
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Study Notes
GST Slabs in India
- Primary GST slabs for regular taxpayers in India are 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.
Understanding GST Rates
- GST rates refer to the percentage of tax levied on the value of goods and services.
GST Registration Obligations
- Businesses registered under the GST law must charge GST on their sales, collect tax, and pay it to the government.
Types of GST Slabs
- There are five primary GST slabs: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.
CGST and SGST Rates
- For intra-state transactions, CGST and SGST rates are approximately half of the total GST rate, with CGST going to the central government and SGST to the state government.
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
- VAT is a type of indirect tax levied on the value added to goods and services at each stage of production and distribution.
Global Implementation of VAT
- VAT is commonly implemented in over 160 countries worldwide.
VAT vs. Sales Tax
- The main difference between VAT and sales tax is that VAT is levied at each stage of production and distribution, whereas sales tax is levied only at the point of sale.
VAT Benefits
- Businesses that collect and pay VAT on their products or services can claim input tax credit, reducing their overall tax liability.
VAT Calculation
- VAT is calculated as the output tax (tax on sales) minus the input tax (tax on purchases), resulting in the net VAT payable.
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Test your knowledge of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) rates in India for the year 2023. Stay updated with the list of goods and services under different tax slabs, and understand the impact of GST rate revisions on businesses and consumers.
