GST rates: Financial services transactions to become marginally dearer (2024)

Mumbai: Tax on financial services transactions will rise from the current 15% to 18% as the goods and services tax (GST) kicks in on 1 July, making them marginally costlier.

The new GST rates will apply to some banking transactions, mutual funds, insurance and stock market which were earlier taxed at 15% including Krishi Kalyan cess and Swachh Bharat cess.

“GST applies to all services where this a supply for consideration. So, in banking transactions such as credit card payments, fund transfer, ATM transactions, processing fees on loans etc., where the banks are levying charges, increased tax rates would apply. This would have a slight inflationary impact," said Saloni Roy, partner at Deloitte Haskins and Sells.

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), the nodal body for indirect taxes, would issue notifications clarifying exemptions from the flat 18% tax rate. Interest on fixed deposits, bank account deposits etc., which do not attract a charge will remain so even under the new regime.

The government on 19 May finalized the tax rates for the services sector. Ninety percent of the services were placed in the 18% bracket, which in absolute terms is a marginal increase, but is expected to reduce complexity in transaction and improve ease in availing of input credit. Out of all services, 63 have been put in a negative list, which are exempt from tax. In 2016-17, service tax collection jumped to Rs2.54 trillion from Rs2.11 trillion a year ago.

Similarly, in mutual funds, the total expense ratio (TER) charged for managing funds and distributor commissions etc., would increase by 4-5 basis points. TER for mutual funds varies between 1.25% and 2.75%.

“The tax component is contributing to only a marginal increase in the TER. However, overall, the expense charges have gone up 75 basis points in the past five years and with the increase in taxes, the difference in TER from then to now will become 80 basis points," said Manoj Nagpal, CEO, Outlook Asia Capital, a consulting and wealth management company.

Mutual fund distributors earning up to Rs20 lakh will remain exempt from GST, while those earning more will see their tax rate increased from 15% to 18%. The hike from 15% to 18% will apply to the insurance sector as well, but the final rules which will clarify the exemptions and slab rates is still awaited.

“While (insurance) products like motor, health, term have all the premium categorised as risk premium, so a 18% tax rate is understandable. The rules should have sensitivity for products such as endowment plans and unit-linked pension and insurance plans (Ulip)," saidJoydeep K. Roy, partner and leader (insurance) at PwC India.

Under the current regime, insurance schemes have varied tax calculation—Ulip charges levied by insurance firms attract 14% tax and for endowment plans tax rate is 3.5% for first year and 1.75% for second year, he said adding he hoped a similar tax structure was devised under GST.

In stock trading, the brokerage, which is a small fraction of the invested amount, would include the increased taxes. Depending on the volume of trades, brokerage can be a maximum of 1% for a transaction value of Rs10,000. The service tax component comes to about 0.5% of the transaction value.

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Published: 21 May 2017, 11:48 PM IST

GST rates: Financial services transactions to become marginally dearer (2024)

FAQs

GST rates: Financial services transactions to become marginally dearer? ›

Mumbai: Tax on financial services transactions will rise from the current 15% to 18% as the goods and services tax (GST) kicks in on 1 July, making them marginally costlier.

Is GST payable on financial transactions? ›

All financial supplies are input-taxed sales and do not have GST in their price and GST credits can't be claimed. Financial supplies are input-taxed sales and do not have GST in their price. You generally make a financial supply when you do any of the following: Lend or borrow money.

What is the GST rate for a HSN code? ›

Under GST, all goods and services transacted in India are classified under the HSN code system or SAC Code system. Goods are classified under HSN Code and services are classified under SAC Code. Based on the HSN or SAC code, GST rates have been fixed in five slabs, namely NIL, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.

What is the GST input on gold purchase? ›

GST on gold purchase in India attracts 3% GST (1.5% CGST + 1.5% SGST) rate on the value of gold.

Is GST applicable on fixed deposits? ›

Transaction in money where consideration is represented by Interest is supply under GST but the same has been exempted from the purview of GST through exemption notification. So currently there is no GST on Interest income on fixed deposit. Hope it helps!

What transactions are GST free? ›

GST-free sales
  • staple foods such as fruit and vegetables, meat, most dairy, spices, and sauces.
  • some education courses and resources.
  • some medical and healthcare products and services.
  • financial products and services.

What are the transactions under GST? ›

Under GST, three types of taxes can be charged: SGST and CGST for intra-state transactions, and IGST for interstate transactions. Determining transaction type is key. The IGST act defines inter/intrastate transactions based on the place of supply rules.

How to calculate GST? ›

The GST Calculator operates based on a straightforward formula: GST Amount = (Selling Price x GST Rate) / 100.

Is making charges applicable on gold coins? ›

Gold coins are prepared in various denominations ranging from 0.5 grams to 100 grams. Are there any making charges for gold coins? Yes. The making charges for gold coins generally ranges between 3 to 11 percent.

Can banks charge GST on interest? ›

Reality: While GST is not applicable on interest on loans, it is applicable on Credit Card EMI payments. It is applicable to both the EMI interest component as well as processing fee charged when converting a transaction into EMI.

How do you treat GST on fixed assets? ›

When fixed assets are purchased a certain amount is paid towards GST. Any amount paid towards GST can be claimed as a credit in the same way as input tax. If depreciation is charged on GST then one can't claim tax input credit.

Do you pay GST on bank interest? ›

Bank fees, such as monthly account fees, ATM fees, and credit card interest, are not subject to GST.

Is GST included in financial statements? ›

As required in AASB Interpretation 1031 Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) (AASB Interpretation 1031), the net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), shall be included as part of a receivable or payable in the statement of financial position.

Is GST payable on a financial supply? ›

Under the GST Act, financial supplies are input taxed. This means that no GST is charged on the financial supply and that the financial supply provider is not entitled to any input tax credits for any GST included in the price of anything acquired or imported to make the supply.

Is GST included in payables? ›

Payables are stated inclusive of GST. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the Balance Sheet.

What is the tax payable on a financial statement? ›

Income tax payable is a liability reported for financial accounting purposes. It shows the amount that an organization expects to pay in income taxes within 12 months. It is reported in the current liabilities section on a company's balance sheet.

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