There is bound to be some confusion on the effect of the goods and services tax (GST) on the rental income of properties once the value-added tax takes effect on April 1, 2015.
It has been announced that the sale or leasing of residential property will be spared the value-added tax as it is categorised exempt-rated, while the leasing of commercial property will be subject to GST at a standard-rated 6%.
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