Sales Tax represents taxes collected from customers on behalf of government authorities, such as VAT or sales tax. Under IFRS 15 and ASC 606, these amounts are excluded from revenue because the entity acts as an agent collecting tax for a third party. Sales tax therefore represents a liability rather than income and is presented separately from revenue.
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