CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
634 Points
Posted on 29 May 2017
SGST is not a replacement of VAT. It is replacement of excise, vat and service tax, and few other state taxes. At present, service tax applies on all services which is collected by Central Government. After GST, GST will be collected by both Central Government and State Governments. The rates are finalised accordingly and no additional burden would be there on services or goods.