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Indirect Tax

Indirect tax is a levy collected by an intermediary, such as a retailer, from the end consumer and then remitted to the government. Examples include GST, VAT, and sales tax. It does not directly reduce business profit but affects pricing, compliance obligations, and cash flow timing.

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