alleryStart learning →An agent supplies taxable goods on behalf of his principal. Who bears the tax payable on them?
AOnly the principal
BOnly the agent
CBoth of them jointly
DOnly the recipient
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Both of them jointly
Where an agent supplies or receives taxable goods for a principal, both are jointly and severally liable for the tax.
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