MANAGEMENT

Detailed explanation-1: -GST rates are decided by GST Council. The council has 33 members, including the State Finance Ministers. The Council is headed by the Union Finance Minister.

Detailed explanation-2: -The GST Council determines the GST rate slabs. The GST Council reviews the rate slabs for goods and services on a regular basis. GST rates are typically high for luxury items and low for necessities. GST rates in India for various goods and services are divided into four slabs: 5% GST, 12% GST, 18% GST, and 28% GST.

Detailed explanation-3: -How can I calculate the tax under GST? You can simply calculate the tax under GST by applying the standard 18% rate. For instance, if you sell goods or services for Rs 1000, then the net price will be Rs 1000 + 18% of 1000 (GST) = 1000 + 180 = Rs 1180. How to compute taxable GST?

Detailed explanation-4: -The primary GST slabs for any regular taxpayers are presently pegged at 0% (nil-rated), 5%, 12%, 18% & 28%. There are a few lesser-used GST rates such as 3% and 0.25%. Also, the composition taxable persons must pay GST at lower or nominal rates such as 1.5% or 5% or 6% on their turnover.