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For the purpose of accounting, GST is broadly categorised as _________ and __________.

  1. GST paid, GST collected

  2. CGST collected, CGST paid

  3. GST charged, GST paid

  4. GST paid, GST set off


Correct Option: A

Under GST, output GST(collected) is set-off against input GST(paid).

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

For accounting purposes, GST paid is termed as _________.

  1. input GST

  2. output GST

  3. charge GST

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A

Input CGST cannot be set-off against output __________.

  1. CGST

  2. SGST

  3. IGST

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: B

Input IGST has to be first set-off against output ___________.

  1. CGST

  2. SGST

  3. IGST

  4. Both (A) & (B)


Correct Option: C

If supplier of goods located in Mumbai sells goods to buyer located in Pune then, _________ will be levied.

  1. CGST

  2. SGST

  3. IGST

  4. Both (A) & (B)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • CGST rate or Central GST rate is levied on the consumption and supply of goods and services, the proceeds of which will be attributable to the Centre, as per the CGST Act.
  • SGST rate or State GST rate is levied on the consumption and supply of goods and services, the proceeds of which will be attributable to the States, as per the SGST Act – which is passed and recognised by the assemblies of respective States.
  • IGST rate of Integrate State rate , also referred to as Inter-State GST is levied on the consumption and supply of goods and services, whenever such supplies are happening across state boundaries, and in terms of imports, as per the IGST Act.

Input SGST can be set-off first against output ___________.

  1. CGST

  2. SGST

  3. IGST

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B

For setting off the credit of the GST paid against the GST collected, no proper order of set off is to be followed.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

For accounting purposes when GST is collected, it is termed as ___________.

  1. input GST

  2. output GST

  3. collected GST

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B

Input _________ can be set-off against any type of GST.

  1. CGST

  2. SGST

  3. IGST

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wef 1.2.2019, the Government has changed the order in which ITC of IGSTCGST & SGST/UTGST can be adjusted from the liability payable of IGSTCGST & SGST/UTGST. Now IGST has to be fully exhausted before other taxes can be utilised.