The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax system implemented in India on July 1, 2017. GST replaced multiple cascading taxes levied by the central and state governments, creating a unified tax structure across the country.
Types of GST
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CGST:
Central Goods and Services Tax
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SGST:
State Goods and Services Tax
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IGST:
Integrated Goods and Services Tax
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UTGST:
Union Territory Goods and Services Tax
GST Rate Structure
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0%:
Essential items like milk, fruits, vegetables
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5%:
Common use items like sugar, tea, coffee
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12%:
Standard rate items like mobile phones
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18%:
Most services and products
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28%:
Luxury items and sin goods
How to Use This GST Calculator
- Enter the amount for which you want to calculate GST
- Select the applicable GST rate (0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28%) based on your product/service category
- Choose whether the amount is exclusive or inclusive of GST
- The calculator will instantly show the GST amount, CGST, SGST breakdown, and total amount