Is GST payable on water charges?

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AnitaATO · Accepted Answer

Hey , Yes, you can. You'll need to be registered for GST and receive the water bill yourself. You'll then on-charge the bill to the tenant including GST for supplying them the service.

TonyATO · Answer

Although water services are GST-free, the on-charging for these services by a business, landlord or other, is not GST-free. This is because the payment made by the tenant is considered a payment for the supply of the rental property, not for the supply of water. For example, the payment attracts GST if a landlord satisfies the following: - The landlord is registered for GST - The landlord receives a water bill payable in the landlord's name - The landlord passes on the water bill to their tenant as 1 of the costs of renting the premises that the tenant must pay Hope this helps,

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