GST is charged on traveling depending upon the mode of transport that has been used by the person
Traveling is perpetually on our mind and given the current situation caused due to the pandemic coronavirus, our movements have been restricted. However, if given an opportunity to travel safely, we will be happily grab it. In India, travel is majorly done by four modes of travel – railways, airways, seaway and roadways. GST is applicable on all these four modes of travel. The detailed bifurcation is as follows:
i) GST on travel through Railways:
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ii) GST on travel through Airways:
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NOTE:
– If you’re traveling for business purposes, then you can claim Input Tax Credit on goods and services tax of air tickets
– Airlines, in case of economy class air tickets, can claim Input Tax Credit on services.
– Airlines, in case of business class air tickets, can claim Input Tax Credit on food items, spare parts and other inputs apart from fuel.
iii) GST on travel through Roadways:
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iv) GST on travel through Seaways:
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Apart from these four modes of travel, there is another mode of travel – Travel by Ropeway/Cable, which is though not a popular mode of transport in India but the following GST rate is applicable:
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Please note that the above goods and services tax rates are only indicative and are subject to change as and when Government amends these rates.
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