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What is GST?

Goods and Services Tax GST is a comprehensive tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption
of goods and services at a national level. Through a tax credit mechanism, this tax is collected on value-
added goods and services at each stage of sale or purchase in the supply chain. The system allows the
set-o of GST paid on the procurement of goods and services against the GST which is payable on the
supply of goods or services. However, the end consumer bears this tax as he is the last person in the
supply chain. Experts say that GST is likely to improve tax collections and boost Indias economic
development by breaking tax barriers between States and integrating India through a uniform tax rate.

What are the benefits of GST?

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 Under GST, the taxation
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a lower tax rate by increasing the tax base and minimizing exemptions.
It is expected to help build a transparent and corruption-free tax administration. GST will be is levied
only at the destination point, and not at various points (from manufacturing to retail outlets).
Currently, a manufacturer needs to pay tax when a finished product moves out from a factory, and it is
again taxed at the retail outlet when sold.

How will it benefit the Centre and the States?

It is estimated that India will gain $15 billion a year by implementing the Goods and Services Tax as it
would promote exports, raise employment and boost growth. It will divide the tax burden equitably
between manufacturing and services.

What are the benefits of GST for individuals and companies?

In the GST system, both Central and State taxes will be collected at the point of sale. Both components
(the Central and State GST) will be charged on the manufacturing cost. This will benefit individuals as
prices are likely to come down. Lower prices will lead to more consumption, thereby helping companies.

What type of GST is proposed for India?

India is planning to implement a dual GST system. Under dual GST, a Central Goods and Services Tax
(CGST) and a State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) will be levied on the taxable value of a transaction.
All goods and services, barring a few exceptions, will be brought into the GST base. There will be no
distinction between goods and services.

Which other nations have a similar tax structure?

Almost 140 countries have already implemented the GST. Most of the countries have a unified GST
system. Brazil and Canada follow a dual system where GST is levied by both the Union and the State
governments.
France was the first country to introduce GST system in 1954.

Will this be an extra tax?

It will not be an additional tax. CGST will include central excise duty (Cenvat), service tax, and additional
duties of customs at the central level; and value-added tax, central sales tax, entertainment tax, luxury
tax, octroi, lottery taxes, electricity duty, state surcharges related to supply of goods and services and
purchase tax at the State level.

What will be the rate of GST?

The combined GST rate is being discussed by government. The rate is expected around 14-16 per cent.
After the total GST rate is arrived at, the States and the Centre will decide on the CGST and SGST rates.
Currently, services are taxed at 10 per cent and the combined charge indirect taxes on most goods is
around 20 per cent.

Will goods and services cost more after this tax comes into force?

The prices are expected to fall in the long term as dealers might pass on the benefits of the reduced tax
to consumers.

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 Why are some States against GST; will they lose money ?

The governments of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu say that the information technology
systems and the administrative infrastructure will not be ready by April 2010 to implement GST. States
have sought assurances that their existing revenues will be protected.
The central government has oered to compensate States in case of a loss in revenues.
Some States fear that if the uniform tax rate is lower than their existing rates, it will hit their tax kitty. The
government believes that dual GST will lead to better revenue collection for States.
However, backward and less-developed States could see a fall in tax collections. GST could see better
revenue collection for some States as the consumption of goods and services will rise.

How will GST be implemented?

The empowered committee is likely to finalize the details of GST by August. But States have to sort out
several issues like agreement on GST rates, constitutional amendments and holding talks with industry
associations. Experts feel the drafting of legislation and the implementation of law will take time.

What are the items on which GST may not be applied?

Alcohol, tobacco, petroleum products are likely to be out of the GST regime.

(Sources : economics.com, Wikipedia , finance ministry , framework of GST : kayak pane)l

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