Back to feed Intra-State (Same State): You charge CGST (Central) + SGST (State). Usually 9% + 9% = 18%.
Inter-State (Different State): You charge IGST (Integrated). Flat 18%.
Export (Foreign Client): Usually Zero-rated with LUT (Letter of Undertaking).
On Invoicing: When creating an invoice, enter the `TDS %` (e.g., 10%). The system calculates "Net Receivable" so you know exactly what hits your bank.
On Expenses: Paid ₹50,000 to a contractor? The Expense form lets you record the TDS you deducted, so you remember to deposit it.
Go to: `Dashboard > Settings > Tax & Compliance`.
Create two chips: `IGST 18%` and `CGST+SGST 18%`.
Name them clearly. When billing a Bangalore client from Mumbai, just pick `IGST`.
Create a `Zero-Rated (Export)` tax chip at 0%.
Your invoices explicitly show 0% tax, keeping you compliant.
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