Centax GST Tariff of India (Set of 2 Volumes) By R K Jain Edition 2025-2026

Centax GST Tariff of India and GST Rates by R K Jain.

Centax GST Tariff of India and GST Rates by R K Jain.

R.K. Jain’s GST Tariff of India is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that consolidates all critical aspects of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. The book covers GST rates, exemptions, notifications, classifications, and interpretative rules for goods (up to 8 digits of HSN codes) and services, giving a one-stop reference for every GST-related query or compliance requirement. The hallmark of this publication is its structured, user-friendly approach to an otherwise complex subject, combining legal exactitude with practical insights.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost Accountants requiring an up-to-date reference for client advisory and statutory audits
• Lawyers and Tax Consultants dealing with tax litigation, interpretation of notifications, and opinions on complex GST matters
• Corporate Tax and Finance Teams aiming to maintain compliant records and manage GST returns and day-to-day operations
• Government Officials and Regulators looking for a consolidated source of GST-related enactments, rates, and procedural rules
• Academicians and Students specialising in taxation, law, or commerce who need a reliable compendium for learning and research

The Present Publication is the 22^nd Edition | 2025-26, authored by R.K. Jain and edited by CA. (Dr) Arpit Haldia. It is updated until 1^st February 2025, with the noteworthy features:

• [Most Up-to-date Content] Reflects GST amendments, notifications, circulars, press releases, and case law up to 1^st February 2025
• [Two-volume Format] Volume 1 focuses on Goods (Chapters 1–98 of GST Tariff), while Volume 2 discusses Services (Chapter 99), IGST, Compensation Cess, Reverse Charge Mechanism, and more
• [8-Digit HSN Coverage] Comprehensive classification for goods, ensuring precise tax rate identification
• [Service Codes & SAC] Clearly explains service accounting codes (SAC) and rates for various categories of services
• [Ready Reckoners & Comparative Tables] Summaries for quick reference on GST rates and exemptions, saving valuable time
• [Notifications & Exemptions] Exhaustive compilation of relevant GST notifications (CGST, SGST, UTGST, IGST) and exemption lists
• [Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)] Separate section detailing RCM for both goods and services, with easy-to-understand examples
• [Practical Insights & FAQs] Includes frequently asked questions, circulars, and advance rulings to clarify nuanced points of law
• [Extensive Alphabetical Index] Commodity- and service-wise indexes for hassle-free navigation

About the author

Sh. R.K. Jain, the renowned author of Indirect Taxes including Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), GST and FEMA. He made his debut in early seventies and in the year 1975, he brought out Customs & Excise Tariffs and Manuals which have recently celebrated Silver/ Golden Jubilee Editions.

Excise Law Times (E.L.T.) edited by Sh. R.K. Jain was launched nearly 45 years ago and it brought awakening in the field of Central Excise and Customs. It has grown to be the prime journal on the subject with largest circulation.

Another Journal, ‘Service Tax Review’ was started in the year 2006 and finally R.K. Jain’s GST Law Times was introduced in 2017, after the advent of GST, the major Indirect Tax Reform. EXCUS is the digital version of these Journals.