Question 1

What is the difference between Adding and Removing GST?

Accepted Answer

Adding GST means calculating the tax on top of a base price (Exclusive of tax). Removing GST means calculating backwards from a final total price to find what the original base price was before the tax was applied (Inclusive of tax).

Question 2

How is CGST and SGST calculated?

Accepted Answer

For intra-state sales (within the same state), the total GST amount is divided equally into two halves: Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST). For example, an 18% GST becomes 9% CGST and 9% SGST.

Question 3

What are the standard GST slabs in India?

Accepted Answer

The primary GST slabs currently active in India are 5% (essential goods), 12% (standard goods), 18% (standard services and goods), and 28% (luxury items).

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