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Credit cannot be denied due to incorrect description of Service on invoices when Service Tax has been correctly paid

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai, in Tata AIG case, rules credit can't be denied for incorrect service description on invoices when correct service t...

December 16, 2023 915 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax on CHA’s Reimbursable Expenses: CESTAT Ahmedabad

Service Tax : CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in Shakti Enterprise vs Commissioner of Central Excise & ST clarifies that CHA's reimbursable expenses are...

December 8, 2023 975 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of Corporate Guarantee: CESTAT’s Verdict Challenged in SC

Service Tax : Dive into the legal battle over corporate guarantees' taxability as Business Auxiliary Service. Explore the CESTAT's decision, the...

November 22, 2023 906 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax on Advance Club Membership Fees: CESTAT Ruling

Service Tax : Learn about a CESTAT ruling regarding service tax on advance membership fees collected by clubs. Analysis and implications include...

November 2, 2023 774 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Issues in Business Reorganization: Analysis & Insights

Service Tax : Discover tax challenges in business reorganization, income tax analysis, case rulings, and expert insights on navigating complex i...

September 20, 2023 1299 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Black fungus – Evidence Based Advisory in the Time of Covid-19

Service Tax : [Screening, Diagnosis & Management of Mucormycosis (black fungus)] Mucormycosis – if uncared for – may turn fatal ...

May 17, 2021 978 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Department issuing illegal SCN for FY 2014-15

Service Tax : Chartered Accountants Association, Jalandhar has made a representation to FM regarding Misuse of Official Position by making rovin...

January 5, 2021 71619 Views 15 comments Print

Director of a company arrested for evasion of Service Tax

Service Tax :  Officers of CGST Delhi North Commissionerate have arrested one Director of a Company for evasion of Service Tax. The Company had...

July 12, 2018 2640 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Pre Budget 2018 Suggestion on Service Tax, Cenvat Credit Rules, Excise Duty, Custom Duty & CST

Service Tax : A suitable amnesty scheme must be thought of for all Central Laws and State Laws which have been merged in GST in one go to reduce...

December 28, 2017 1713 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of CAG Audit Report on Service Tax for Year ending on March 2017

Service Tax : Section 16 of CAG’s (DPC) Act, 1971 mandates CAG to audit receipts payable into consolidated fund of India and to satisfy that t...

December 21, 2017 1593 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No Service Tax on Reimbursable Amounts collected by BookMyShow from Card Companies

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai's order exempts Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. from service tax, citing no consideration from card companies for on...

April 25, 2024 81 Views 0 comment Print

Mere Omission Not Suppression Unless Deliberate to Evade Duty Payment

Service Tax : Dive into the case of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited vs Commissioner of Central Excise (CESTAT Kolkata) regarding service tax deman...

April 25, 2024 717 Views 0 comment Print

Direct Issuance of Form SVLDRS 3 violates Natural Justice Principles: Bombay HC

Service Tax : Bombay High Court condemns the issuance of SVLDRS Form 3, directs issuance of Form 2, affirms petitioner's right to a personal hea...

April 23, 2024 174 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax on Goods Sales or Inclusion of goods in Service Value

Service Tax : Read the detailed analysis of the CESTAT Ahmedabad order in the case of Hamon Shriram Cottrel Pvt Ltd vs Commissioner of C.E. & S....

April 18, 2024 171 Views 0 comment Print

No service tax on flats constructed before 1st July 2010 with less than 12 units

Service Tax : CESTAT Chennai rules in favor of appellant, stating no service tax on flats constructed before July 2010 with less than 12 units. ...

April 12, 2024 201 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Appointment of CAA in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.

Service Tax : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd. vide Order No. 08/202...

May 9, 2023 1491 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of CAA in respect of SCNs issued to M/s A.K. Construction Co.

Service Tax : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) in respect of SCNs issued to M/s A.K. Construction Co. vide Order No. 07 /2023-...

May 4, 2023 477 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of CAA in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Hi-tech Equipment Services

Service Tax : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Hi-tech Equipment Services vide Order No. 06/2...

May 4, 2023 432 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of CAA in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Subhash Earthmovers

Service Tax : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Subhash Earthmovers vide Order No. 05/2023-Ser...

May 4, 2023 441 Views 0 comment Print

Payment of Service Tax by department of Posts & Ministry of Railways by way of book adjustment

Service Tax : CBIC earlier noted that the practice of payment of Service tax by way of book adjustment adopted by the Department of Posts and th...

March 21, 2023 1074 Views 0 comment Print


No Violation of Section 11B: CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Refund

November 29, 2023 261 Views 0 comment Print

Read the comprehensive analysis of the CESTAT Delhi order where the Commissioner (Appeals) upholds the service tax refund claim by Mobinteco Ltd. The decision revolves around the non-violation of Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, offering insights into the intricacies of service tax provisions and relevant dates for refund claims. Get a detailed understanding of the case, the arguments presented, and the implications for similar situations.

 RCM applicable only when service is provided to ‘business entity registered as body corporate’

November 29, 2023 954 Views 0 comment Print

Find out why RCM applicable only when service is provided to ‘business entity registered as body corporate’ is key to understanding the full CESTAT Hyderabad order from 2016-2017. Learn the facts now!

Franchise Service Classification & Limitation & Bona Fide Doubt: CESTAT ruling

November 29, 2023 204 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Chandigarh’s decision favoring Liberty Group Marketing Division in quashing service tax demands related to ‘Franchise Service’ for footwear manufacturing and distribution. Dive into the analysis of the agreement, the definition of ‘Franchise,’ and the crucial issue of limitation. Get insights into the legal arguments, precedents, and the CESTAT’s conclusion on this noteworthy case.

No Service Tax on Foreign IPR: CESTAT Ahmedabad

November 29, 2023 402 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad rules in favor of Crest Speciality Resins Pvt Ltd, stating no service tax on fees and royalty for unregistered Intellectual Property Rights owned by a foreign company

No Sections 77 & 78 Penalties if No Intent to Evade Service Tax Payment

November 29, 2023 360 Views 0 comment Print

Learn CESTAT Chandigarh’s ruling on Passi Construction’s service tax, abatement & penalties with no intent to evade service tax payment. Analysis & implications.

Extended period not invocable as Service Tax was paid by Principal on behalf of agent

November 26, 2023 294 Views 0 comment Print

In case of Channel Management and Marketing vs. Commissioner of Central Excise, CESTAT Chandigarh asserts that extended period cannot be invoked as principal paid service tax on behalf of agent.

Point of Taxation Rules, 2011 Not Applicable when Service Rendered & Invoice Issued Before Introduction

November 26, 2023 207 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT emphasized that Point of Taxation Rules are not applicable when service is provided, and invoice is issued before introduction of POT rules.

Liability of service tax on “commercial training or coach service” provided by Institute of Clinical Research

November 24, 2023 567 Views 0 comment Print

Commercial training or coach services that were provided by the Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) were liable to service tax as Commissioner had recorded a finding, after careful examination of the activities undertaken by the Indian Institute that it was providing training or coaching for a consideration. The matter was remitted to the Commissioner to decide whether out of the total demand that had been confirmed, Indian Institute would be entitled to the benefit of – Input credit of the expenses incurred as per the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004; and the value of study material supplied; and cum-tax benefit under section 67 of the Finance Act.

Indian exporter not receiving services from foreign bank not liable to pay services tax under reverse charge

November 23, 2023 744 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that in case of foreign export proceeds, the Indian Exporters are not the recipient of services from the Foreign Bank/ intermediary bank. Accordingly, demand of service tax as service recipient on bank charges thereon unjustified.

Mere suppression of facts not enough for invoking extended period of limitation

November 23, 2023 2412 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that mere suppression of facts is not enough for invoking extended period of limitation. There must be a deliberate and wilful attempt on the part of the assessee to evade payment of duty.

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