With GST affecting virtually all business transactions, it is inevitable that businesses will make mistakes in their GST returns. This is evidenced by the IRAS collecting $162 million in additional tax and penalties from GST audits for FY23/24. With the increase in the GST rate from 8% to 9%, a higher GST rate means that GST errors would be a more costly affair.
As the GST errors can be reduced or avoided with a better understanding of the GST rules, it is critical for companies to equip their staff with the right knowledge on how the rules apply to transactions so as to mitigate the exposure to penalties. The IRAS has also indicated in its Voluntary Disclosure Programme that penalties can only be reduced or waived for timely voluntary disclosure of errors.
PwC invites you to their popular workshop on the Essentials of GST where they share with you the common risks in GST so that you can take the necessary steps to avoid them. The webinar will focus on the practical application of the tax and provide an opportunity for participants to discuss their practical situations and how they can effectively manage the GST.
Day 1 : 9.00am – 12.00pm
Module 01 - Revenue / supplies
- What are the different GST classification for my supplies?
- When and what value should I report in the GST returns?
- Are there any GST implications when I give gifts?
- What conditions do I need to comply with in order to zero-rate my supplies?
- Sale of goods
- Supplies of services - What are the recent GST changes?
Day 1: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Module 02 - P
urchases and expenses- GST concepts relating to purchases and expenses
- What conditions do I need to comply with in order to claim GST on my expenses?
- Contracting party
- Tax invoice
- Business purpose
- Exchange rates - Can I claim GST on fringe benefits and mobile phone expenses?
- Can I claim GST on expenses not paid to suppliers?
- Am I subject to input tax restriction?
Day 2 : 9.00am – 12.00pm
Module 03 -
Recovery of expenses- What are the GST treatments of my recovery of expenses?
- Disbursement vs reimbursements
- GST classification - Can I claim GST on disallowed expenses that are recovered from another company?
- Common business examples to illustrate the application of the GST rules for recovery of expenses