What is GST in India?

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. It replaced multiple cascading taxes and was implemented on July 1, 2017.

What are the GST rates in India?

India has multiple GST slabs: 0% (essential items), 5% (common use items), 12% (standard goods), 18% (most services), and 28% (luxury items). Some items have special rates like 0.25% for precious metals and 3% for gold ornaments.

How to calculate GST on an amount?

To add GST: GST Amount = (Original Amount × GST Rate) / 100. Total = Original Amount + GST Amount. To remove GST: Original Amount = (Total Amount × 100) / (100 + GST Rate). GST Amount = Total Amount - Original Amount.

What is CGST and SGST?

CGST (Central GST) and SGST (State GST) are components of GST for intra-state transactions. Both are equal to half of the total GST rate. For example, 18% GST = 9% CGST + 9% SGST.

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About GST

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. CGST (Central GST) and SGST (State GST) are applied for intra-state transactions, while IGST (Integrated GST) is for inter-state transactions.

GST Rates in India

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. The GST system has multiple tax slabs to categorize different types of goods and services.

Common GST Slabs

0% - Essential items like milk, bread, vegetables, education services
5% - Common use items like sugar, tea, edible oils, transport services
12% - Standard goods like computers, processed food, business class travel
18% - Most services, IT services, restaurants, capital goods
28% - Luxury items, cars, tobacco products, aerated drinks

GST is split into CGST (Central GST) and SGST (State GST) for intra-state transactions, or IGST (Integrated GST) for inter-state transactions. This calculator shows CGST and SGST breakdown for better understanding.