WHAT IS GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST)?
GST is a simplified tax structure applied on both goods and services. It is value-added tax levied at all points in the supply chain with credit allowed for any tax paid on input acquired for use in making the supply. It would be applicable on supply of goods or services as against the prevailing system of tax on the manufacture of goods or on sale of goods or on provision of services. It would be a destination based tax as against the existing system of origin based tax. In order to maintain the federal structure, the nation is going to have dual GST, central GST (CGST) and the state GST (SGST). This means that there will be common tax base for both the centre and the states. There will also be integrated GST (IGST). It would be levied on inter-state supply of goods and services. This would be collected by the centre so that the credit chain is not disrupted. Import of goods and services would be treated as inter-state supplies and would be subject to IGST in addition to the applicable custom duties. Rates for all the three would be decided by the GST council.
Why our nation needs goods and services tax?
India has multiplicity of taxes as the constitution prescribes different powers for the centre and the states to make legislations for levying taxes on goods and services at various levels. For example, t central government is authorized to make legislation as well as rules to impose tax on the manufacture of goods (except alcoholic
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In Canada, there are three main government levels of taxation which are, Federal, through the Canadian Revenue Agency; Provincial / Territorial, through respective provincial/territorial finance or revenue departments; and Municipal, through local government. There are different types of taxes applied by these levels of government on consumers, wage earners, and businesses. The basic types of taxes include Income tax, derived from an individual's employment or a corporation's business revenues; Consumer taxes, imposed on the production, sale, or consumption of goods and services; Property taxes, derived from the sale and transfer of property, and Import / Export, based on the movement of goods across borders. The amount of tax each Canadian
The phase "ordinary and necessary" has been defined to mean that an expense must be essential and indispensable to the conduct of a business.
Please describe the concept of “double taxation” and discuss which entity(ies) are subject to this type of taxation. (5 pts)
British Parliament declared that the crown and the British parliament had the right to make laws that affected the colonies so as to maintain order. The mother country also had the right to maintain a military presence over the colonies if it was so required. Concerning taxation, Jenyns states that the colonists’ view that taxation must be preceded by the power to elect representatives is unfounded, citing the example of towns in Great Britain who did not have explicit parliamentary representation but are still taxed (Para. 2). Also, the document refutes the notion that taxation can only Thus, with the consent of the people. Therefore, Parliament had the power to impose taxes on the colonies and additionally held the right to use these taxes.
One of the largest effects of a move to national sales tax system would have on us, is the change it would have on people’s working and consumption performance. Although, it is currently unclear to tell if replacing an income tax with a sales tax would cause consumption to rise or fall within the United States, it
The congressional proposed tax changes will adversely affect the U.S. middle class. According to Pew Research, which claims to obtain its data through non-partisan demographic research and public opinion polling, the American middle class, defined as those making two-thirds to double the median income, makes up about half the population. Further information in this paper is obtained from reliable sources such as the New York Times and the Washington Post, which are typically regarded as center to left, As well as right-leaning sources such as Forbes magazine, whose chief editor, Steve Forbes, is a major Republican. The Congressional Budget Office and the US Census Bureau also supply reliable, researched data, and both Time Inc, Money, and
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Over 570,000 backpackers travelled Australia in 2009 and many did so on Working Holiday Visas (WHVs) to help cover the costs. Tax is the last thing backpackers think about when in Australia; that is until it comes time to leave or file their tax return...
Understanding the purpose and framework of taxes, assist with the understanding of the Tariff and quotas. Tariff is a tax placed on import goods by the government. Nevertheless, when one thinks about additional dollars added to the retail price of a good or service, it may be discouraging. Especially, since there is an abundance of services and goods desired by consumers- with so many wants, our resources are scarce. Meanwhile, there is a constant debate concerning the effects of tariff that are placed on imports and exports. Economist and scholars believe high taxes on imports and exports can hurt the economy. Indeed, there are advantages and disadvantages concerning the Tariff .
Round Table, Inc. and Avalon Corporation have agreed on a straight B-type reorganization, which will be signed on November 1st, 2015. However, it will not close and take effect until December 31st, 2016, where Round Table will acquire 90% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Avalon in exchange for common stock in Round Table. Avalon currently has 1,000 shares outstanding, all of which are voting common stock, that makeup a $40,000,000 market value ($40,000/share). In addition to the stock for stock agreement, the two entities have engaged in talks of other transactions that could have an effect on the tax-free makeup of a B-type reorganization.
1. Samantha Corporation owns a building with a fair market value of $70,000 and an adjusted basis of $40,000. It exchanges the building for land with a fair market value of $45,000. Also assume that Samantha has a $10,000 mortgage on the building. As part of the exchange, the owner of the land agrees to assume the mortgage and pay the corporation $15,000 in cash. What are Samantha’s realized gain, recognized gain, and basis in the land?
Government requires fund to take care of its citizens and provide development measures within its jurisdiction. So one of the sources is levy of taxes in direct and indirect form. Irrespective of Tom, Dick and Harry , one cannot avoid the taxes. Before getting into know about how you directly pay taxes, lets look how indirect tax goes from your pocket.
One of the most evident and thought provoking aspects that we see as consumers on a daily basis is the effect of sales tax. The effect of sales tax vary from the examination of how much this tax can increase our purchases. To why there are higher and lower tax percentages based on different purchases. Knowing that this tax is in place determines the actions of both sellers and consumers. With sales tax continuing to evolve and change certain bills such as the Remote Transaction Parity Act of 2015 have been put into place and action.