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Service Tax Amendment In Finance Act, 2025

Service Tax : Finance Act, 2025 exempts service tax on reinsurance under crop insurance schemes for 2011-2017. Refund claims must be filed withi...

April 2, 2025 375 Views 0 comment Print

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 1710 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 1419 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 1884 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 1155 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 1164 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 73818 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 2799 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 1839 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 1761 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Demand of service tax on sub-contractors confirmed: CESTAT Chennai

Service Tax : TDS is always deducted from the amount payable and it is not any other consideration. Therefore, the demand on this score cannot s...

April 8, 2025 120 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Stays Order in Service Tax Delay Case

Service Tax : Orissa High Court reviews service tax case, Panchanan Birabara Jagdevray, focusing on statutory time limits and procedural delays....

April 7, 2025 99 Views 0 comment Print

SC Allows Fork Media’s Plea, Seeks Clarity on Cenvat Credit

Service Tax : Supreme Court allows Fork Media's exemption plea, seeks clarity on Cenvat Credit usage rejected earlier by High Court due to lack ...

April 4, 2025 114 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai Sets Aside Service Tax Demand, Orders Fresh Review of Works Contract Exemptions

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai sets aside CGST order against Mira Construction, remanding the case for fresh examination of service tax exemptions ...

April 4, 2025 228 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai Allows SEZ Refund Claim for Business Support Services

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai overturns refund rejection for Syntel Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd., allowing SEZ input credit for Business Support Se...

March 23, 2025 144 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 1752 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 657 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 549 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 582 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 1518 Views 0 comment Print


No service Tax on Bowling Alley Income of Smaaash: CESTAT Delhi

April 4, 2024 510 Views 0 comment Print

Smaaash Leisure Limited wins against Commissioner of CGST. CESTAT Delhi rules bowling alley income exempt from service tax. Details of the case explained.

GST & Excise Officer cannot adjudicate until SVLDRS discharge Certificate revoked by Designated Committee

April 4, 2024 687 Views 0 comment Print

Authority / power to revoke or cancel the Discharge Certificate on the premise that the material particulars furnished in the Discharge Certificate was false, lied with the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Committee.

Adjudicating Authority Cannot Review its Previous Order Through Corrigendum

April 4, 2024 1056 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai in United India Insurance Company Limited vs Commissioner of GST and Central Excise held that adjudicating authorities cannot review previous orders via corrigendum.

Support services for procurement of goods for exports is not intermediary’ service 

April 2, 2024 999 Views 1 comment Print

SNQS International Socks Private Limited Vs Commissioner of G.S.T. and Central Excise (CESTAT Chennai) In the complex landscape of taxation and regulatory compliance, the classification of services plays a crucial role in determining the tax liabilities of businesses. The case of SNQS International Socks Pvt. Ltd. vs Commissioner of GST delves into this intricate issue, […]

Goods Transport with ancillary service of handling not taxable as Cargo Handling: SC

March 30, 2024 876 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Supreme Court ruling in C.C.E And S.T. Surat-I vs Arkay Logistics Ltd, stating transportation of goods and ancillary services won’t be taxed as Cargo Handling Service.

Delhi HC allows Service Tax Audit Amid Rule 5A Challenge

March 30, 2024 393 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court allows continuation of service tax audit proceedings despite challenge to Service Tax Rule 5A validity before a larger bench. Full judgment analysis here.

Place of removal for GTA Services under F.O.R sale contract is place where goods were sold

March 28, 2024 2385 Views 0 comment Print

Explore legal intricacies surrounding place of removal for GTA services in context of a sale contract. Dive into case of INOX Air Products Pvt. Ltd. Vs Assistant Commissioner Central Excise & Service Tax Division.

Service Tax cannot be demanded under works contract service if demand not been raised under this category

March 27, 2024 897 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the case of Ashoka Bricks Industries vs Commissioner of Central Excise, Kolkata, revealing why Service Tax classification matters in works contract disputes.

Commission from Foreign Buyers for Services & Procurement Excluded from ‘Intermediary Services’ Definition

March 27, 2024 2424 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Supreme Court ruling regarding commissions received from foreign buyers, why they dont qualify as intermediary services, and its implications.

Service Tax on services in relation to manufacture & sale of beer: CESTAT Ruling

March 22, 2024 582 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT ruling in Winsome Breweries Ltd vs Commissioner case regarding service tax implications on beer manufacturing services provided to United Breweries Limited (UBL).

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