Provisions related to GTA in GST and IT Act



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This article explains the provisions for Goods Transport Agencies (GTAs) under both the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Income Tax (IT) Acts. It defines what constitutes a GTA, the importance of a consignment note, and the different tax treatments under GST, including reverse charge and forward charge mechanisms. The article also covers GST registration requirements, exemptions, and essential records to maintain. Additionally, it details the presumptive taxation scheme under Section 44AE of the Income Tax Act for transporters and the rules for TDS on payments made to them.

We are here discussing the provisions relating to Goods Transport Agency in Goods and Services Tax and Income Tax. 1. What is the Goods Transport Agency? As per Notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28th June, 2017, Goods transport agency means any person who provides service in re
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Rahul Mittal is a Founder of R A M M Co LLP, Chartered Accountants. He is a graduate and a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with 9+years of standing in the profession. He has completed the Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA) from ICAI. He has also completed the certification cour ... Read more

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