Gujarat follows the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. GST is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. It is a destination-based tax, which means that the tax is levied at the place where the goods or services are consumed. GST is a single tax that subsumes multiple indirect taxes such as Central Value Added Tax (CVAT), State Value Added Tax (SVAT), Central Sales Tax (CST), and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST).
The GST system was introduced in India on July 1, 2017. It is a major reform in the Indian indirect tax system. The GST system is expected to simplify the tax structure, improve compliance, and boost economic growth.
The GST system is divided into four tax slabs: 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%. The 5% slab is applicable on essential items such as food grains, milk, and vegetables. The 12% slab is applicable on items such as clothing, footwear, and books. The 18% slab is applicable on items such as refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions. The 28% slab is applicable on items such as luxury cars, jewellery, and air conditioners.
The GST system is also divided into two components: Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST). The CGST is levied by the Central Government and the SGST is levied by the State Government. The Integrated GST (IGST) is levied on inter-state supply of goods and services.
The GST system is a major reform in the Indian indirect tax system. It is expected to simplify the tax structure, improve compliance, and boost economic growth.
The following are the other options in the question:
- Value Added Tax (VAT): VAT is a consumption-based tax levied on the value added at each stage of the production and distribution of goods and services. VAT is a destination-based tax, which means that the tax is levied at the place where the goods or services are consumed.
- Central Sales Tax (CST): CST is a tax levied on the sale of goods from one state to another. CST is a destination-based tax, which means that the tax is levied at the place where the goods are consumed.
- A combination of VAT and CST: Some states in India follow a combined VAT and CST system. Under this system, the state government levies both VAT and CST on the sale of goods within the state.