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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 957 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 978 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 912 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 795 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 1326 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 981 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 71706 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 1599 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CESTAT Delhi Flags Judicial Indiscipline by lower authorities, Refers Case to CBIC

Service Tax : Explore the implications of the recent CESTAT Delhi ruling in South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. vs Commissioner of Central Excise case...

May 4, 2024 75 Views 0 comment Print

Service tax liability of entity engaged in mineral extraction: CESTAT Delhi Ruling

Service Tax : Explore the CESTAT Delhi order in the case of Shrawan Kumar Pathak vs Commissioner of Central Excise & Central GST, concerning ser...

May 3, 2024 87 Views 0 comment Print

Free services offered during warranty periods not liable to service tax

Service Tax : The CESTAT Mumbai allows the appeal in the case of Reliable Automotive Private Limited versus Commissioner of CGST & Central Excis...

April 30, 2024 873 Views 0 comment Print

Non-Fulfillment of Stipulated Event – No Service Tax Payable

Service Tax : The appellant, in a recent case involving the supply of crude oil/gas to ONGC, failed to meet the stipulated event for service com...

April 30, 2024 294 Views 0 comment Print

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 222 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 1509 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 486 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 438 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 444 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 1083 Views 0 comment Print


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

November 26, 2023 210 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 582 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 747 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 2520 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.

Service Tax Demand without Investigation based on Form 26AS Basis is Invalid

November 23, 2023 2517 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Kolkata order in Piyush Sharma vs. Commissioner of CGST & CX. Detailed analysis on service tax demand, valuation rules, and key takeaways.

Extended Period Demand Unsustainable as Scrutiny Should Have Been Timely

November 23, 2023 1128 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that demand invoking extended period of limitation unsustainable as demand is based on the records of the assessee or other records which DGCEI could obtain through income tax department. Scrutiny of such records should have been done within time limit.

Service tax demand based on consolidated tax liability without specifying specific service unsustainable

November 22, 2023 621 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that show cause notice not specifying specific service rather demanding service tax on consolidated tax liability makes the show cause notice indefensible. Accordingly, the demand raised thereon is liable to be set aside.

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

November 22, 2023 912 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the legal battle over corporate guarantees’ taxability as Business Auxiliary Service. Explore the CESTAT’s decision, the Revenue Department’s stance, and the ongoing Supreme Court appeal.

CESTAT upheld Service Tax Penalty for non-payment of Service Tax on Renting for 6 years

November 22, 2023 294 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Delhi order on Nagar Parishadservice tax case. Details on charges, legal arguments, and penalties. Analysis of the verdict and its implications.

Service tax not leviable on statutory charges collected from land allottees as fixed by IDCO

November 21, 2023 480 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that processing fee, transfer fee, administrative charges, etc. collected from land allottees as fixed by IDCO are statutory in nature. Accordingly, service tax is not leviable on the same.

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