What is GST Calculator?

A ready-to-use online tool that helps businesses know how much GST they need to pay for a month or quarter. GST calculator helps businesses determine a product or service’s gross or net price based on the amount and gives a breakdown of the percentage-based GST rates. It divides the rates between the CGST, SGST, and IGST.
Goods and services under GST are divided into the following tax rates – 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.

How is GST Calculated online?

Businesses can calculate GST with EnKash’s online calculator by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Mention the net price of a product or service
Step 2: Enter the percentage of GST as per the slab it comes under
Step 3: Click on the calculate button as visible on the GST calculator
Step 4: EnKash GST calculator will showcase the tax amount for each tax category – CGST, SGST, and IGST and the gross product of the goods and services to be billed

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What is the GST Calculation formula?

The formula for GST calculation is:
In case, GST is excluded:
GST Amount = (Value of supply x GST%)/100
Price to be charged = Value of supply + GST Amount
In case, GST is included:
GST Amount = Value of supply – [Value of supply x {100/(100+GST%)}]

Advantages of an Online GST Calculator

• Accuracy: An efficient GST calculator ensures precise calculations, eliminating errors in manual computation.
• Time-Saving: GST calculator instantly calculates GST, helping save time compared to manual calculations.
• User-Friendly: A GST calculator is designed with a user-friendly interface for businesses and individuals.
• Up-to-date Rates: This tool automatically upgrades itself with the latest GST rates, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
• Accessibility: It is easily accessible from around the world with an internet connection.
• Scenario Analysis: It allows businesses to explore different scenarios by inputting various values for better financial planning.
• Compliance Assurance: It enables businesses to stay compliant with tax regulations by calculating accurate GST liabilities.

What is the GST-inclusive amount?

The GST-inclusive amount is the total cost of a product or service, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It includes the original price of the product and service and the GST calculated. This ensures that the consumer pays the full amount including the tax component.

What is the GST-exclusive amount?

The GST-exclusive amount refers to the original cost of a product or service excluding the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It includes the original price of the product and service excluding the calculated GST. This base amount is the initiating point for calculating the additional tax that needs to be added for the GST-inclusive price.

What are the different tax components under GST?

There are three main tax components under the GST:

Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST): It is collected by the Central Government on intra-state transactions.

State Goods and Services Tax (SGST): It is collected by the State Government on intra-state transactions.

Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST): This applies to inter-state transactions, collected by the Central Government, and then distributed to the state where the goods and services are delivered.

Read more: A simple way to pay GST online with EnKash

How to calculate GST with an online calculator?

With the free GST online calculator, you can calculate the tax amount in three simple steps.

Go to EnKash GST calculator

Mention the price of the goods or services in the amount field.
Enter the GST percentage or slab that the product comes under
Choose if the price that you entered is inclusive or exclusive of tax
If the price entered is inclusive of tax, the tool automatically calculates and displays the original price of the goods or services after excluding GST.

If the price entered is exclusive of tax, the tool automatically calculates and displays the gross price after adding the GST

FAQs:

Q. Who can use the GST calculator?

Business Owners: They can use the calculator to calculate GST on sales, and purchases, and determine input tax credits
Accountants and Finance Professionals: They can use it for accurate and efficient GST computations in financial statements.
Consumers: To know the GST component included in the purchase price.

Tax Professionals: For easy and reliable GST calculations during tax planning and compliance.
Anyone Doing Transactions: Individuals involved in buying or selling goods and services to calculate GST applied

Q. How can a buyer use the GST calculator?

Anyone can use the GST calculator in the following steps:
Enter the total amount of the purchase before GST
Choose the applicable GST rate for the specific product or service
Click the calculate button to determine the GST amount
The calculator will display the total amount, including both the original purchase price and the calculated GST

Verify the GST-inclusive amount to ensure accurate calculations