Different Types of Indirect Taxes Included in GST And Its Benefits
A lot of taxes have accumulated in the ambit of Goods and service tax which has been termed as the most ambitious tax regime and holds the capability to fuel the economy of the nation. The main purpose of the GST is to curb various taxes levied currently on goods and service across states and to rebuilt in ‘one tax one nation’ mode. Here we will talk about the indirect taxes that are included in GST and its benefits in the GST regime .' The taxes which are being included in Central GST are: Additional Customs Duty, commonly known as Countervailing Duty (CVD) Central Excise Duty (CENVAT) The Excise Duty levied under the Medicinal and Toiletries Preparations (Excise Duties) Act 1955 Additional Excise Duties Special Additional Duty of Customs 4% (SAD) Service Tax In State GST, there are various taxes which includes: Luxury tax Octroi and Entry Tax Purchase Tax VAT / Sales tax Entertainment tax (unless it is levied by the local bodies) Taxes on lottery, b...