Question 1

How to calculate GST on a price?

Accepted Answer

To add GST: multiply base price by GST rate and add to base price. Formula: GST = Base Price × (Rate/100). Total = Base Price + GST. Example: ₹1,000 + 18% GST = ₹1,180. GST amount = ₹180.

Question 2

How to remove GST from total price?

Accepted Answer

To find original price before GST: divide total by (1 + GST rate/100). Formula: Base Price = Total/(1+Rate/100). Example: ₹1,180 with 18% GST → Base = 1180/1.18 = ₹1,000. GST = ₹1,180 - ₹1,000 = ₹180.

Question 3

What is the difference between CGST, SGST and IGST?

Accepted Answer

For transactions within the same state (intra-state), GST is split equally between CGST (Central) and SGST (State). For transactions between states (inter-state), IGST is charged at the full rate and goes to the central government for later distribution.

Question 4

What are the GST rates in India?

Accepted Answer

India has 4 main GST slabs: 5% (essential items like packaged food), 12% (computers, mobile phones), 18% (most services and products), and 28% (luxury goods, premium cars). Some items are 0% (fresh food, education, healthcare).

Question 5

Is GST included in MRP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MRP (Maximum Retail Price) in India always includes GST. If you want to know the base price without GST, use the "Remove GST" mode in this calculator. Enter the MRP and select the applicable GST rate.

GST Rate	Common Items
0%	Fresh vegetables, milk, eggs, bread, education, healthcare
5%	Packaged food, tea, coffee, economy hotels
12%	Mobile phones, computers, butter, ghee
18%	Most services, AC restaurants, soaps, hair oil
28%	Luxury cars, tobacco, aerated drinks, casinos

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