WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY GST TO EAT IN NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEESHOP?

[aimnfire]

if they really charge GST..............
look out for the GST certificate that they must paste on the wall to indicate they are authorize to collect GST.
if not, who knows, 7% GST can easily go to them instead to goverment.

dont have the cert...........go and lodge a report with IRAS

[Alaska]

blk 106 zi char,

now, instead of charging $3.50 and separately GST 7%. They charge straight $3.70. There is an increase of 20 cents.

[NotSoHappy]

Alaska u r right, registered GST company can claim back their GST. Infact they gain by charging GST (but i think they are allowed to charge consumer). They should work backwards - let say $10.00 bill = $10.00 divide by 107% = $9.30 (round off to the lowest) instead of $10.00 x 7% = 10.70. Different company works differently, if you notice the receipt by other big establishment you will know what i mean.
I don't support the entire punggol zhi char, too much liao, not nice (include the newly open 301) yet pay more. i rather support other stall, i'll be more happy!

[stcchin]

i'm not happy with zhi cha @301 oso. really rude staff.!!