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What is the difference between SEZ and DTA
SEZ s are Special Econonic Zones with various tax concessions for the production of goods and services by SEZ units as per the provisions...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read
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GST on renting for dwelling and for commercial purposes
Renting of residential dwelling to normal individuals is exempted service as per Notification no.12/2017-CTR and thus no GST is payable...
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Mar 20, 20241 min read
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GST on affordable housing
Affordable housing attracts GST at 1% on total value charged upto Rs 45 lakhs (or 1.5% on two thirds value of an affordable housing...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
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understanding interest provisions under Section 50 of CGST Act,2017
Please read proviso to Section 50(1) of CGST Act 2017. "Provided that the interest on tax payable in respect of supplies made during a...
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Mar 14, 20242 min read
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Whether GST is payable on diesel cost component used in passenger transport service?
Yes GST payable if diesel is used as a component as some service, though diesel as an independent supply is out of GST. We all agree that...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read
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GST on OIDAR services provided by the foreign service providers.
OIDAR services providers like Netflix, Google, Facebook etc from abroad to the individuals in India are not exempt but are liable for...
gstopinion
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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GST on affordable housing in India
Affordable housing attracts GST at 1% on total value charged upto Rs 45 lakhs (or 1.5% on two thirds value of an affordable housing...
gstopinion
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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"Understanding GST Rates on Movie Tickets in India - Everything You Need to Know"
GST on movie tickets in India is 12% on the basic price of the ticket less than Rs 100 as per Notification 11/2017- CTR as amended by the...
gstopinion
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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"Understanding GST: Tax Implications of Exchanging Old Jewelry for New"
There are two transactions here. Exchange of old jewelry by an individual and sale of new jewelry by the gold shop to the individual who...
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Mar 6, 20241 min read
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"Understanding Section 73 and 74: Are They Enough to Impose Penalties?"
Whether Section 73/74 of CGST Act 2017 contain standalone provisions to impose penalty or penal provisions contained in Section...
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Mar 5, 20241 min read
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"Understanding the GST implications of purchasing goods and services from unregistered suppliers on a reverse charge basis"
There are two kinds of methods of payment of GST on reverse charge mechanism (RCM) ,under Section 9(3) and 9(4) of CGST /SGST Act,2017....
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Mar 4, 20241 min read
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"How is GST on flats calculated with abatement for undivided share of land in projects starting after 1.4.2019?"
GST is charged on two thirds amount on under construction flats as per Notification 11/2017- CTR read with explanation thereunder. If the...
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Mar 3, 20241 min read
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"How does the 4th proviso to Section 20 of IGST Act, 2017 impact GST interpretation?"
Understanding 4th proviso to Section 20 of IGST Act,2017 which is extracted below for reference: "Provided also that in case where the...
gstopinion
Mar 2, 20241 min read
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Difference between tour operator and travel agent and GST GST payment on the services
When a person in travel and tourism industry, buys a package for accommodation and transport services from hotels under an agreement and...
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Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Understanding GST Rates for Hotel Accommodation and Restaurant Services in India: A Comprehensive Guide
GST rates for services is prescribed through Notification No.11/2017-CTR dt 28.6.2017. GST rates from 1.7.2017 to 30.9.2019. Prior to...
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Feb 29, 20241 min read
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"Do Freight Forwarders Need to Pay GST on Ocean Freight for FOB Imports?"
Yes. Freight forwarder is required to pay IGST on RCM basis as per Notification 10/2017- ITR on the amounts paid to shipping company in...
gstopinion
Feb 29, 20241 min read
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Difference between zero rated supplies and exempted supplies under GST law
All goods and services exported are zero rated supplies. Zero rated supply is defined under Section 16 of IGST Act,2017.That means tax...
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Feb 27, 20241 min read
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"Understanding the Distinction: SEZ vs. DTA Unit - What's the Difference?"
SEZ s are Special Econonic Zones with various tax concessions for the production of goods and services by SEZ units as per the provisions...
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Feb 26, 20241 min read
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"Understanding the Application of GST on Product MRP: What You Need to Know"
Unlike under Central Excise Valuation Section 4A of Central Excise Act 1944 to charge excise duty on goods on MRP basis, there is no pari...
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Feb 26, 20241 min read
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"Understanding GST: Are Healthcare Services Taxable in India?"
Healthcare services by way of diagnosis or treatment or care for illness, injury, deformity ,abnormality or pregnancy in any recognised...
gstopinion
Feb 25, 20241 min read
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