Taxes on labour income for the average worker across the OECD remained stable at 35.9% in 2015, ending a series of steady annual increases dating to 2011, according to a new report.
Any service provided by Government or a local authority to a business entity has been made taxable w.e.f 1st April 2016. Post Budget 2016, representations have been received from several quarters including business and industry associations in respect of various aspects pertaining to the taxation of such services. Accordingly, the following clarifications are issued:-
In its commitment to release ITR timely and also to comply with Hon’ble Punjab High Court Direction as given in the case of Vishal Garg & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Anr CBDT has further e-filing utility of ITR 4 and ITR 5 for AY 2016-17. CBDT has earlier released e-filing utility for ITR 1 […]
Creation of a panel of Cost Accountant Firms for sending to RBI for its consideration for Stock / Concurrent Audit in the banks. A panel consisting of list of eligible Cost Accountant Firms would be formed and sent to RBI so that they may examine and consider the same for recognizing them for audit work in banks in India.
CBEC instructs that file and notes on the file should not only be concise but should also contain the details of minutes recorded in a case. Fixing/ Re-fixing of personal hearing is a vital step towards the disposal of the case by the quasi judicial / appellate authority. There can be no casual approach towards it.
In case of services provided by the Government or local authority to any business entity, the point of taxation shall be the earlier of the dates on which, – (a) any payment, part or full, in respect of such service becomes due, as specified in the invoice, bill, challan or any other document issued by the Government or local authority demanding such payment; or (b) payment for such services is made.
Service Tax (Determination of Value) Rules, 2006 shall not apply to any service provided by Government or a local authority to a business entity where payment for such service is allowed to be deferred on payment of interest or any other consideration
55. Services provided by Government or a local authority by way of issuance of passport, visa, driving licence, birth certificate or death certificate; 56. Services provided by Government or a local authority where the gross amount charged for such services does not exceed Rs. 5000/- :
Whether the sale of all kinds of Scrub Pads/Scrubbers used by the household for cleaning the household items is covered by the Entry 84 of Schedule-1 of DVAT Act and exempted from VAT.
Tariff Notification No. 54/2016 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver.
