GST
Updated on July 18, 2023
GST stands for Goods and Services Tax, which is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. It is a comprehensive tax system that has replaced various indirect taxes like excise duty, service tax, and sales tax at both the central and state levels.
Need for GST
GST simplifies the tax structure by replacing multiple indirect taxes with a unified system, making compliance easier for businesses.
It eliminates the cascading effects of taxes by allowing businesses to claim input tax credit, reducing the tax burden on businesses and benefiting consumers.
GST creates a common market by removing inter-state barriers, facilitating the free movement of goods and services throughout the country.
It aims to boost the Indian economy by promoting trade, investment, and formalization of the economy while reducing tax evasion.
GST leverages technology for tax administration, enabling easier compliance, reducing errors, and improving transparency.
It rationalizes tax rates by categorizing goods and services into different slabs, bringing uniformity and reducing disparities.
GST enhances the competitiveness of Indian businesses in the global market by simplifying tax procedures and reducing compliance burdens.
It encourages the integration of the informal sector into the formal economy, fostering transparency and inclusion.
Consumers benefit from potentially lower overall tax burdens, elimination of cascading taxes, and increased pricing transparency.
GST streamlines tax administration by centralizing tax collection, reducing duplication, and improving coordination between authorities.
