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GST rate on Professional Printed Text books and E books

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Prasannakumar Hiremath

30 Points Posted on 16 June 2020

Hi,

Can anyone clarify the GST rate on Printed professional text books(hardcopy) and the same for e Books as well

Thank you!

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This discussion clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates applicable to professional printed textbooks and e-books. While initially there was some confusion, it was established that professional printed books are generally nil-rated. However, specific types of printed books can be taxed at 12%. For e-books, the standard rate is 18%, but this reduces to 5% if a print version of the same e-book is also available.

Hemal Makwana

Designation

771 Points Posted on 16 June 2020

It's 12% . however gst rate for e-books is 18% but if that e-books also has print version available then gst on e-books will be 5%

Prasannakumar Hiremath

30 Points Posted on 16 June 2020

Okay Sir but as per the HSN 4901 showing as NIL rated for Printed Books.. can you please explain it shortly...

Hemal Makwana

Designation

771 Points Posted on 16 June 2020

Agree with you.. apology.I missed giving detailed explanation.. printed books of specific nature is taxable at 12%. Professional books is taxable at nil rate..