TMI BlogGST on Rental IncomeX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... During last one year most of the landlords are facing problem of collection of rent. Tenants ask for adhoc reduction, which is further reduced during lockdown period. Even the reduced rent is paid in instalments or even deferred In such a situation, what is the safe approach for the landlord to file his monthly GST returns and payment of tax thereon. - Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = In ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... this very scenario, I am of view that if there is no consideration, there will bo no tax as it will not be hit by Section 7 (c) of CGST Act . In case no rent is received or reduced rent is received, that will be accepted by the department due to Covid-19 epidemic So far as legality is concerned, the best safe approach is to revise rent deed and it should be drafted in such a way that the ag ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... reement should cover all aspects, especially, relating Covid-19. Also take care of the following points :- As and when the landlord raises invoice, his liability arises and also in the absence of invoice, the date fixed for receipt of rent will be time of supply. - Reply By Ganeshan Kalyani - The Reply = I fully agree with the views of Sri Kasturi Sir. The agreement must be amended to in ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... clude terms such as if there is lockdown imposed by Govt. then tenent is relaxed from payment of rent or such reduced rent as agreed between both the parties. So only on rent actually received the owner will become liable to pay GST. The department would consider such agreement in this current situation. - Reply By Alkesh Jani - The Reply = Shri I agree with the views expressed by our Expert ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... s. However, If agreement is in force and cannot be amended, you can raise the Invoice stating actual value and then you can raise Revised Invoice and in description you can mention Relaxation due to COVID-19 and can reduced the value. if No amount is received you can raise Invoice as above and issue Credit Note. As there is no revenue loss to the department, if GST is paid as per amount receive ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... d and entered in the books of Accounts. This is my perspective. Thanks - Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = Sh.Alkesh Jani Ji, Thank you very much for polishing the above views. Really appreciable. Original additional contents. - Reply By Alkesh Jani - The Reply = Shri Kasturiji Sir, The word thank you is the just dot symbol of my gratitude for such encouraging w ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ords. With Due Regards Alkesh Jani - Reply By Anand Singh - The Reply = I agree with experts , the agreement must be modified to include all relevant terms. - GST on Rental Income - Query Started By: - Ethirajan Parthasarathy Dated:- 1-5-2021 Goods and Services Tax - GST - Got 6 Replies - GST - Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing, reply post by an expert, personal opinion Tax Management ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... India - taxmanagementindia - taxmanagement - taxmanagementindia.com - TMI - TaxTMI - TMITax ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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