Hi...I work as a independent consultant and get paid a fixed amount on a monthly basis. I add 18% GST to the invoice which in turn I pay to the Govt on a monthly basis. Will the GST amount be considered part of my income or is it just my monthly fixed amount?
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This discussion clarifies whether the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected by an independent consultant is considered part of their income. The consensus is that GST is collected on behalf of the government and then paid to them, therefore it is not considered income. Your actual income is your fixed monthly amount, excluding the GST component.
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