Is a GST Domestic Reverse Charge a Good Idea?
GST is a hazardous tax, not only for taxpayers, but also for the Government. Unlike income tax, the Government has a commitment to refunding GST, and this part of the GST mechanism leaves the tax open to manipulation. The hazard is greatest where the assets sold are largest. The domestic reverse charge mechanism will to an extent reduce the risk the Government faces from being ripped off through the GST system.