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Goods and Services Tax (GST)

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GST - What is GST? Goods and Services Tax is an Indirect Tax which has replaced many Indirect Taxes in India. The Goods and Service Tax Act was passed in the Parliament on 29th March 2017. The Act came into effect on 1st July 2017 . Goods & Services Tax Law in India is a  comprehensive ,  multi-stage ,  destination-based tax  that is levied on every  value addition . In simple words, Goods and Service Tax (GST) is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services. This law has replaced many indirect tax laws that previously existed in India. More information can be found on Goods and Services Tax Portal . GST is  one indirect tax  for the  entire country Hence called ONE NATION ONE TAX Under the GST regime, the tax is levied at every point of sale. In the case of intra-state sales, Central GST and State GST are charged. Inter-state sales are chargeable to Integrated GST. Now let us try to unders...