Turnover tax

Template:Short description Template:Taxation A turnover tax is similar to VAT, with the difference that it taxes intermediate and possibly capital goods. It is an indirect tax, typically on an ad valorem basis, applicable to a production process or stage. For example, when manufacturing activity is completed, a tax may be charged on some companies. Sales tax occurs when merchandise has been sold.

By country

In South Africa, the turnover tax is a simple tax on the gross income of small businesses. Businesses that elect to pay the turnover tax are exempt from VAT. Turnover tax is at a very low rate compared to most taxes but is without any deductions.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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See also

• Cascade tax
• Goods and Services Tax
• Gross receipts tax
• Sales tax
• Turnover tax in the Soviet Union
• Value-added tax

References

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