GST charge on discount Amount

supplier requested that we make payment before the due date with a 1% discount on his total Payable amount.

Example. O/S amount Rs.275000

we raised DN of Rs.2750 without GST it correct or not
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This discussion clarifies how to handle GST on discounts offered by suppliers for early payment. If a supplier provides a 1% discount on an outstanding amount, the discount itself is typically not subject to GST. A debit note can be raised for the discount amount, reducing the overall payable balance. It's important to ensure the discount is properly documented and agreed upon with the supplier.

Yes, that's correct! If the supplier offers a 1% discount for early payment, you can calculate the discount amount as follows:

Outstanding amount (Rs. 275000) x Discount percentage (1%) = Rs. 2750 So, the discount amount is Rs. 2750.

 You can raise a debit note (DN) for this amount without GST, as it's a discount on the outstanding amount.

Here's the entry: Debit Note (DN): - Debit: Supplier's Account (Rs. 2750) - Credit: Discount Received (Rs. 2750)

This will reduce the outstanding amount to

 Rs. 272500 (Rs. 275000 - Rs. 2750).

Remember to verify the calculation and ensure the discount is properly documented and agreed upon with the supplier.

Yes, that's correct! If the supplier offers a 1% discount for early payment, you can calculate the discount amount as follows:

Outstanding amount (Rs. 275000) x Discount percentage (1%) = Rs. 2750 So, the discount amount is Rs. 2750.

 You can raise a debit note (DN) for this amount without GST, as it's a discount on the outstanding amount.

Here's the entry: Debit Note (DN): - Debit: Supplier's Account (Rs. 2750) - Credit: Discount Received (Rs. 2750)

This will reduce the outstanding amount to

 Rs. 272500 (Rs. 275000 - Rs. 2750).

Remember to verify the calculation and ensure the discount is properly documented and agreed upon with the supplier.

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