Reverse Charge Mechanism
The Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) is a tax system where the responsibility for paying taxes shifts from the seller to the buyer of goods or services. Typically, the seller collects tax from the buyer; however, in RCM, the buyer must self-assess and pay the tax directly to the government. This approach is often used for specific transactions, like those involving certain services or goods, to simplify compliance and ensure tax collection from unregistered sellers. It helps authorities effectively track taxes and prevents tax evasion in industries where traditional collection methods might be challenging.
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The reverse charge mechanism is a tax regulation that shifts the responsibility of paying tax from the seller to the buyer in a transaction. Normally, the seller collects and remits the tax to the government. However, under this mechanism, the buyer must calculate and pay the tax instead. This approach is often used in certain sectors or cross-border transactions to ensure compliance and reduce tax evasion. It ensures that the government still receives tax revenue while making it more straightforward to track transactions in specific industries.