The Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) is a provision under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework where the responsibility for paying tax shifts from the supplier to the recipient of goods or services. Unlike the traditional tax model, where the supplier is liable to pay the tax to the government, RCM requires the recipient to pay the tax directly. This mechanism aims to boost tax compliance and increase revenue, particularly in sectors prone to tax evasion and within the informal sector.
