Query about profit under GST

buying price 50.9
GST @ 12% 6.1
Net buying price 57

Transportation 2
total 59
GST @ 12% 7.1
Net selling price 66


Selling price 66
buying cost 57
transportation 2
Net payable GST 1.0
Gross margin 6.11

Why i am getting zero profit even if margin is coming 6.11??

(P.S - sorry for the way it is presented
it was in excel and i had to write it down)🙏
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This discussion clarifies a common confusion regarding profit calculation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The user presented a scenario where a calculated margin seemed to disappear when accounting for GST, leading to zero profit. The explanation highlights that GST, when treated as an expense rather than a tax component, can distort profit calculations. The core issue is how GST is factored into the cost and selling price, impacting the final profit figure.

Cost of purchase is 52.9(excluding taxes)
sales price is 59 (excluding taxes)
thus margin is6.1
But why profit is coming zero while calculating it
As you have considered GST portion as expense which is incorrect
Thank you so much😊

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