What is Works Contract Tax?

CA Tushar Singhania (Asst. Manager Accts & Fin.)   (402 Points)

07 June 2011  

I would like to know what exactly is WCT

Is it a diffrent name for VAT or  is it a diffrent form of tax. If it is a diffrent type of tax then can anyone please tell me the provisions in short, as in where is it applicable? what are the tax rates in west bengal.

Thanking You

Tushar Singhania