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A manufacturer in Maharashtra sells goods to a distributor within the same state. Which type of GST will be levied on this transaction?
A manufacturer in Maharashtra sells goods to a distributor within the same state. Which type of GST will be levied on this transaction?
- Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST)
- Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) (correct)
- Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST)
- Customs Duty
A company imports electronic components from South Korea to assemble smartphones in India. Which indirect tax will be levied on these imported components?
A company imports electronic components from South Korea to assemble smartphones in India. Which indirect tax will be levied on these imported components?
- Central Excise Duty
- Service Tax
- Customs Duty (correct)
- State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)
What is the primary objective of implementing GST in a country's tax structure?
What is the primary objective of implementing GST in a country's tax structure?
- To promote tax evasion.
- To increase the tax burden on consumers.
- To simplify the tax structure and eliminate the cascading effect of taxes. (correct)
- To centralize all tax collection under state governments.
A restaurant in Delhi provides catering services for a corporate event held in the same city. Which tax components would likely apply under the GST regime?
A restaurant in Delhi provides catering services for a corporate event held in the same city. Which tax components would likely apply under the GST regime?
In the context of GST, what does the term 'destination-based tax' imply?
In the context of GST, what does the term 'destination-based tax' imply?
Before the implementation of GST, which of the following taxes was levied on the inter-state sale of goods?
Before the implementation of GST, which of the following taxes was levied on the inter-state sale of goods?
A software company located in Bangalore, Karnataka, provides services to a client located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Which type of GST will be applicable?
A software company located in Bangalore, Karnataka, provides services to a client located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Which type of GST will be applicable?
What role does the GST Council play in the implementation and administration of GST?
What role does the GST Council play in the implementation and administration of GST?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'value addition' in the context of GST?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'value addition' in the context of GST?
How does the Goods and Services Tax (GST) contribute to higher revenue efficiency for governments?
How does the Goods and Services Tax (GST) contribute to higher revenue efficiency for governments?
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Indirect Taxes
Indirect Taxes
Taxes levied on goods/services, collected by intermediaries, burden shifts.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax on value addition.
GST: Multi-stage
GST: Multi-stage
Tax imposed at every stage of production-distribution.
GST: Value Addition
GST: Value Addition
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GST: Destination-based
GST: Destination-based
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Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST)
Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST)
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State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)
State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)
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Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST)
Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST)
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Excise Duty
Excise Duty
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Custom Duties
Custom Duties
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Study Notes
- Indirect taxes are levied on goods and services rather than directly on income or profits
- These taxes are collected by intermediaries (e.g., retailers) from the end consumer and remitted to the government
- The burden of the tax can be shifted from one entity to another
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- GST is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax levied on every value addition
- It is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer
- GST is levied on the 'supply' of goods and services
Key Features of GST
- Multi-stage: Tax is imposed at every stage of the production-distribution process
- Value Addition: GST is levied only on the value added at each stage
- Destination-based: The tax accrues to the state where the goods or services are consumed
Types of GST
- Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST): Levied by the Central Government on intra-state supply of goods and services
- State Goods and Services Tax (SGST): Levied by the State Governments on intra-state supply of goods and services
- Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST): Levied by the Central Government on inter-state supply of goods and services and on imports
- Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST): Levied in Union Territories which do not have their own legislature
Benefits of GST
- Elimination of Cascading Effect: GST avoids the 'tax on tax' effect, reducing the overall tax burden
- Simplified Tax Structure: GST consolidates multiple indirect taxes into a single tax
- Increased Efficiency: GST promotes ease of doing business and reduces transaction costs
- Higher Revenue Efficiency: GST leads to better tax compliance and increased government revenue
Major Indirect Taxes before GST
- Central Excise Duty: Levied on the manufacture of goods within the country
- Service Tax: Levied on the provision of services
- Customs Duty: Levied on goods imported into India
- Value Added Tax (VAT): Levied by State Governments on the sale of goods within the state
- Central Sales Tax (CST): Levied on inter-state sale of goods
- Entertainment Tax: Levied on entertainment activities
- Octroi and Entry Tax: Levied by local bodies on goods entering a local area
- Purchase Tax: Levied on the purchase of certain goods
Other Types of Indirect Taxes
- Sales Tax is a consumption tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services
- Excise Duty is a tax imposed on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of goods within a country
- Custom Duties are taxes imposed on goods when they are transported across international borders
- Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax assessed on the value added to goods and services
- Service Tax is a tax levied by governments on the services provided
- Stamp Duty is a tax levied on legal documents
- Entertainment Tax is a tax levied on entertainment activities
GST Council
- The GST Council is a constitutional body responsible for making recommendations on GST-related issues
- It consists of the Union Finance Minister (as Chairman), the Minister of State for Finance, and the Finance Ministers of all States
- The GST Council determines the rates of GST, exemptions, and other related matters
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