GST
Reverse charge for composition dealers
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Facts
Yes. Composition dealers pay tax under reverse charge at normal rates on notified purchases, without ITC. This is paid through CMP-08 and reported in GSTR-4.
Provisions and law
- Sec 10, CGST Act 2017Composition levy: turnover limits, rates, conditions and no ITC
- Rule 62, CGST Rules 2017Quarterly CMP-08 statement and annual GSTR-4 return for composition taxpayers
Analysis
Composition tax on turnover does not cover reverse charge. Example: a composition shop pays a goods transport agency ₹50,000 for freight where reverse charge applies; it pays tax at the applicable rate in CMP-08 and reports it in GSTR-4 Table 4B or 4C. There is no credit for this tax.
Conclusion
- List purchases on which reverse charge applies.
- Pay the tax in that quarter's CMP-08.
- Report them in GSTR-4 Table 4.
- Keep the documents.
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