Thread: Prices & quotes include GST or not?

I didn't think they were allowed to do that for domestic quotes.

Then maybe not (unfortunately an undated article): http://www.findlaw.com.au/articles/1...-the-pric.aspx

But then: http://www.hwlebsworth.com.au/latest...mandatory.html

any thing retail is supposed to include gst in any pricing

I know from my job, selling shipping containers. By law we must quote the price then say plus gst. Or just say gst inclusive....

As said, to my knowledge any retail sale is obliged to include GST unless otherwise specified.

Business to business sales are quite often ex GST but I am always careful to confirm this.

If there was no business to business inference during your agreement, I would just pay the $3000 and stick to that was what was agreed to!

Have fun.

Rule #1 - If it aint in writing, its not worth the paper its written on...

Thanks for the replies, the links p38arover posted I have already had a look at, it seems that it is unlawful to conceal any part of the total cost when stating a price.
It's disheartening when this sort of thing happens, I don't like to make bad friends with local businesses and I'm happy with the job, but straight away we have a dispute brewing. I certainly don't plan to make a gift of $300 to the fella, it's not that easy come.

It can be tricky for business who usually deal business. GST is only paid by us at the end user point.

Just got told a quote for $$$$$$$$ was NOT including GST.

1/11 of the price paid is GST so you only paid the 3k he would still need to pay GST. Discussing it sounds more reasonable. perhaps agree 1/2 way given it wasn't the actual quote at 3.3k?

We quote all our prices ' + GST', but it's always on a formal written quote with our T's & C's attached.

No written quote, no GST. Give him the $3K and move on IMO. He hasn't a leg to stand on trying to claim the other $300