what is the difference between CST, VAT, SALES TAX, EXCISE
DUTY, CUSTOMS DUTY

Answer Posted / ruchi

cst refers central sales tax which is levied on the sale of the goods with in the state and collected by the central govt.
vat refers value added tax which means charge the tax on consumable products and this is the charge by the state govt.
sales tax is like a vat.
excise duty is levied on the moveable products or manufacture products.it is charged withhin the country and collected by the central govt.
customs duty is levied on the import of goods from another countries.

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