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No Service Tax payable on freight margin recovered from customer in case of outbound shipments

Service Tax : Understand the CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in Vishal Tansukhbhai Gohel vs Commissioner of Central Excise & ST. No service tax on freig...

May 30, 2024 606 Views 0 comment Print

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 1122 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 1248 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 1023 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 963 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 1014 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 72516 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 2667 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 1737 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 1638 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No Service Tax on Quality Assurance Charges for testing rifles: CESTAT Chennai

Service Tax : Amounts collected towards quality assurance charges for testing the rifles are fees prescribed for conducting the quality checks a...

July 14, 2024 225 Views 0 comment Print

Mere Use of term ‘Fraud’ or ‘Willful Mis-statement’ doesn’t Justify Penalties

Service Tax : Calcutta High Court in Paritosh Ghosh Construction Pvt. Ltd. held that Mere use of the terms fraud and willful mis-statement does ...

July 10, 2024 702 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT allows adjustment of excess paid Service Tax against subsequent liabilities

Service Tax : Read the detailed analysis of Gulmohar Park Mall Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Central Excise And Service Tax (CESTAT Ahmedabad) wher...

July 10, 2024 606 Views 0 comment Print

Cenvat Credit can’t be denied for non-Mentioning of Service Tax Registration in Invoice

Service Tax : Read the detailed analysis of Sai Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd Vs C.C.-Ahmedabad (CESTAT Ahmedabad) where CESTAT rules on procedur...

July 10, 2024 129 Views 0 comment Print

Service tax not payable on TDS paid on behalf of foreign service provider

Service Tax : Explore the detailed analysis of Indian Additives Ltd vs Commissioner of GST & Central Excise. CESTAT Chennai rules no service tax...

July 10, 2024 165 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 1614 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 549 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 477 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 495 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 1257 Views 0 comment Print


Service Tax demand cannot be raised on the basis of Mere Form 26AS: CESTAT Allahabad

February 17, 2024 1398 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad rules against service tax demand based solely on Form 26AS, emphasizing the need for thorough evidence beyond income tax returns.

Cenvat credit for service tax paid on telephone bills for employee residences allowed

February 16, 2024 399 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata rules in favor of UCO Bank, allowing Cenvat credit for service tax paid on telephone bills for employee residences. Details of the case here.

Reimbursable Expenses Excluded from Taxable Value for Warranty Service: CESTAT Bangalore

February 16, 2024 267 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore rules reimbursable expenses not includable in taxable value for services under warranty, setting precedent for service tax assessments.

Service Tax demand merely on Form 26AS Not Sustainable: CESTAT Kolkata

February 15, 2024 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Rishu Enterprise vs. CGST & Excise: CESTAT Kolkata rules service tax demand unjustified solely on Form 26AS. Detailed analysis of the case provided.

Software Development Services Exempt from Service Tax: 01.10.2002 to 12.03.2004

February 15, 2024 375 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh ruled that advisory support service relating to software falls under the purview of service by software engineers, exempt from service tax. Details here.

CESTAT grants 12% Interest on Refund of Service Tax

February 14, 2024 519 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi directs refund with 12% interest in Indore Treasure Market City Pvt Ltd case, stating department not authorized to retain service tax paid unjustly.

Legal Services by Individual Advocates or Partnership Firms Exempt from Service Tax: Bombay HC

February 10, 2024 927 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Bombay HC’s pivotal decision exempting individual advocates and partnerships from service tax, setting a precedent for legal service taxation.

Authority Can’t Wait Indefinitely for Petitioner’s Personal Hearing: Kerala HC

February 9, 2024 588 Views 0 comment Print

Court found that the petitioner had sufficient chances to attend hearings without providing valid reasons for absence. Thus, there was no breach of natural justice. Waiting indefinitely for the petitioner’s appearance is not feasible. The Court also emphasized the option of appealing the order.

Supreme Court Dismisses Service Tax Appeal: Low Tax Effect

February 8, 2024 408 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Supreme Court’s dismissal of Service Tax Appeal due to low tax effect, citing Circular No. 17 of 2019. Insights on Commissioner of Customs And Central Excise vs P And C Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

Gauhati High Court Directs GST Authorities to Provide Certified Copy of Order

February 7, 2024 531 Views 0 comment Print

Dibyajit Bora’s dispute with Union of India over demand notice for service tax. Gauhati High Court directs supply of certified copy. Analysis and implications discussed.

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