The Merchant Tax is currently amended to include the VAT, ST & excise tax as a single tax on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India in July 2017. It is a business tax levied on goods and services produced locally & imported. The tax rate varies for each item. It varies from state to state, as it is calculated and charged at the discretion of the state governments. This multi-tiered tax applies to every manufacturer & serviceman who earns over Rs 5 lakhs in sales of goods and services. The task of the sector is to get these GST taxes in Chidambaram zone and pay the government and maintain the accounts.