In this foundational session of the GST Simplified Practical Compliance & Filing Course, we explore how Indiaβs taxation system evolved and how the Goods and Services Tax (GST) transformed indirect taxation. This lecture builds a strong conceptual base before diving into practical GST compliance.
π Topics Covered in This Lesson
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Indian Tax Structure:
Overview of Direct and Indirect Taxes, their differences, and how GST unified multiple taxes like VAT, Service Tax, Excise, and CST into one nationwide system. -
GST in India and Around the World:
Understand how GST operates globally β with comparisons to systems in countries like Canada, Australia, and Singapore β and how India adopted a dual GST model (CGST + SGST/UTGST + IGST). -
GST Implementation Process:
Step-by-step explanation of how GST was introduced in India β from Constitutional Amendment 101 (2016), GST Council formation, GST law drafting, to its official rollout on 1st July 2017.
π― Learning Outcomes
After completing this session, youβll be able to:
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Understand the structure of Indiaβs tax system
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Explain the concept and need of GST
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Describe how GST evolved and implemented in India
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