Everyone by now knows that tax under GST will be applied on ad-valorem basis. Which means a fix percentage will be multiplied by the value of supply to arrive at the total amount of tax to be paid. While the tax rates are fixed at 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%, how will we value the supplies? Let’s find out
The rules in this behalf are seemingly easy to understand. They say, the value for the purpose of levy of GST shall be the price paid, or payable for the said supply of goods or services or both when the receiver and supplier are not related parties and price is the only consideration.
In simple words, the value which will be multiplied with the rate of tax shall be the amount which receiver is bound to pay to the supplier when money is the only consideration and both parties are unrelated.
However, there are various inclusions and exclusions that we have to keep in mind to correctly estimate the transaction value.
INCLUSIONS – The items that will be included in the price paid/payable to make it a transaction value are –
EXCLUSIONS – Discounts will be deducted to arrive at the transaction value. However, certain conditions are to be met in this regard.
a. Before or at the time of the supply - Conditions to be satisfied for exclusion
1. discount recorded in the invoice issued in respect of such supply
b. After the supply has been effected - Conditions to be satisfied for exclusion
1. discount is established in terms of an agreement entered into at or before the time of such supply
2. specifically linked to relevant invoices
3. input tax credit as is attributable to the discount on the basis of document issued by the supplier has been reversed by the recipient of the supply
These are the provisions regarding valuation of supplies under GST. I hope this article helps you in understanding GST better.
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