Goods and Services Tax – GST – By: – Akshay Hiregange – Dated:- 23-1-2019 – Introduction: Since one and half year from date of implementation of GST, there are several confusions regarding rate of tax applicable on sale of motor vehicles. In this article I would like to throw some light on changes on GST implications on sale of old/used vehicles. In this article we would aim to cover: General Classification GST Rate changes (including abatement) Exemption from URD purchases Valuation Illustrations FAQs Upcoming/related GST updates General Classification of Motor Vehicle: HSN Description Specimen 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver Passenger Bus, Tempo travellers 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702 Diesel and Petrol Cars, Electric cars, Ambulance, Three wheeled motor vehicles 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods [other than Refrigerated motor
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ealing in the buying and selling of motor vehicles. Although, it would also help reduce the impact for a registered person who is selling the motor vehicle being a fixed asset. Conditions for claiming such rates & exemptions: Where depreciation claimed under Income tax, margin shall be calculated as consideration received (-) depreciated value of goods as on date of supply. Here, it is important to note, that although Income Tax required depreciation to be calculated on the asset block, the rate is required to be applied for the specific motor vehicle, upto the date the supply. The credits under GST or erstwhile laws have not been claimed. (GST, VAT, ED, ST) Changes of GST Cess rate over a period of time In case of motor vehicles even the rate of GST compensation cess has undergone many changes from initial compensation cess notification no. 01/2017- Compensation cess (Rate) vide notification no. 05/2017 dated 11th September 2017 and 01/2018 dated 25th January 2018. Compensation Ce
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L 15% NIL All other rates in notification 01/2017 remain same – GENERAL 4 Petrol, Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) driven motor vehicles of engine capacity not exceeding 1200cc and of length not exceeding 4000 mm. 1% 1% NIL Petrol Vehicles with said parameters 5 Diesel driven motor vehicles of engine capacity not exceeding 1500 cc and of length not exceeding 4000 mm. 3% 3% NIL Diesel Vehicles with said parameters Serial no. 52 in 01/2017 is substituted for below (only 8703): 6 For other than above vehicles engine capacity not exceeding 1500cc 15% 17% NIL Generally, Petrol vehicles between 1200 – 1500 cc 7 Vehicles exceeding 1500cc known as SUVs. Explanation of SUVs – Includes a motor vehicle of length exceeding 4000mm and having ground clearance of 170 mm. and above. 15% 22% NIL If declared as SUV, also need to check ground clearance 8 For other than above and not covered under serial no.4 vehicles engine capacity exceeding 1500cc. 15% 20% NIL Not an SUV
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r 87) could claim the abatement of 35% of value of taxable supplies and pay GST on only 65% of value of supply of such motor vehicle. Note: This notification would become redundant (for other than leasing entity), due to notification 8/2018 Central Tax (Rate) & 1/2018 Compensation Cess (Rate). Exemption notification for purchase of old and used cars: In terms of Notification no. 10/2017 – Central Tax (Rate) & 4/2017 Compensation cess (Rate) dated 01/07/2017, exempts intra state purchase of second-hand goods from an unregistered person (sec 9(4) of CGST Act) by a registered person, dealing in buying and selling of second-hand goods as per section 32(5) of CGST Act 2017. Comments: As per the above notification the exemption benefit can be availed by the dealer (who are into buying and selling of second-hand goods) when motor vehicle is purchased from the unregistered person, located in the same state. The notification would not be applicable in case of purchases from a registered
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ol car which is having engine capacity 1498cc and 3998mm on 02/07/2017 for a price of ₹ 4, 00,000 from an unregistered person who is also located in the same state. After minor changes/additions to the car, Pradeep sold the car for ₹ 6, 00,000. Sale value 6,00,000 Purchase value 4,00,000 Margin 2,00,000 Scenario 1: Sale of old and used car on or before 12/10/2017: In terms of Rule 32(5) of CGST Rules 2017, GST is to be paid on the Margin i.e. ₹ 2,00,000 + GST at the rate of 45% (i.e. 28% +17%) which amounts to ₹ 90,000 (Rs. 2,00,000*45%). Scenario 2: Sale of old and used car after 13/10/2017: In this scenario the assessee has an option to avail the benefit of notification no.37/2017 CT(R) & 38/2017 IT(R) provides an abatement of 35% of taxes, computation is as follows: Sl. no. Particulars Amount Taxable value 6,00,000 CGST (A*9.10%) 54,600 SGST (A*9.10%) 54,600 Cess (A*11.05%) 66,300 Total liability 1,75,500 (B) CGST – 9.10% = 14*65% (C) SGST – 9.10% = 14*65
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such scenario. SI.No. Particulars Amount A Margin 2,00,000 B CGST (A*9%) 18,000 C SGST (A*9%) 18,000 D Cess NIL Total tax liability 36,000 The liability has significantly reduced from ₹ 90,000 to ₹ 36,000 from the time when GST was implemented to January 2018. FAQ s related to supply of old and used cars: Whether GST liability on margin can be discharged inclusive basis i.e. margin inclusive of GST? No, in terms of Rule 32(5) of CGST Rules, GST needs to be charged on margin (i.e. sale price – purchase price). Whether services provided by the second-hand car dealer could be considered as intermediary service? In terms of Section 2(13) of IGST Act, Intermediary means a broker, an agent or any other person, by whatever name called, who arranges or facilitates the supply of goods or services or both, or securities, between two or more persons, but does not include a person who supplies such goods or services or both or securities on his own account. A second-hand car dealer who
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important to note Circulars issued by the department are not binding the assessee, but are binding on the department. Whether dealers can avail the ITC on old and used cars purchased from the registered tax payers? Generally, car dealers work based on margin earned on sale, therefore, they would opt for concessional tax rates and valuation as provided under notification no. 08/2018 CT(R) and similar notifications. If the dealers are not availing any exemption through the notifications, he would require to discharge GST on entire sale value at full tax rate, wherein he can avail the ITC on purchase of old and used car. Whether a car dealer can avail the concessional rate benefit for demo cars? The Demo car is used for the purpose of test drive and sold at a later date. It could be considered as used/old car . Therefore, the dealer can avail the rate benefits which are applicable for the supply of old and used cars, subject to conditions mentioned therein. Upcoming GST updates in Automob
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