TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
We are as department getting work done for construction of building through contractor.
What is to be deducted as GST from contractors bills.
Earlier to GST, We are deducting 3 % as sales tax.
GST from contractors
Rajesh Bhatia
Clarification on GST TDS: Section 51 Not Applicable for Contractors' Bills; Refer to Notifications 1 and 9/17. A department inquired about the applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) deductions from contractors' bills for building construction, previously deducting 3% as sales tax. The response clarified that the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) provision under GST had not been implemented at that time, advising to refer to notifications 1 and 9/17, and noting that Section 51 was not applicable. (AI Summary)