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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 1677 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 1410 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 1866 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 1137 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 1425 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 1161 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 73755 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 2787 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 1836 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 1755 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 129 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Appeal cannot be rejected for Pre-Deposit using DRC-03

Service Tax : CESTAT Allahabad remands appeal in Krishna Road Carrier case, ruling that pre-deposit via DRC-03 before 28.10.22 is valid under ne...

March 21, 2025 1368 Views 0 comment Print

Service tax on overseas advisory services: Tata Asset Management Wins Appeal

Service Tax : Tata Asset Management Ltd wins appeal against CGST demand for service tax on overseas advisory services. Tribunal affirms export s...

March 19, 2025 246 Views 0 comment Print

SCN Proposals Must Align with Law, Not External Sources: CESTAT Mumbai

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai sets aside tax demand against Shipping Corporation of India, questioning the legal basis of the show cause notice an...

March 19, 2025 264 Views 0 comment Print

SC Clarification on Interpretational Issue Doesn’t Warrant Extended Limitation

Service Tax : CESTAT Chandigarh rules that Supreme Court clarifications do not justify invoking the extended limitation period in service tax di...

March 17, 2025 792 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 1743 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 639 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 540 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 570 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 1476 Views 0 comment Print


Rectification under Finance Act 1994 Section 74 Not Equal to Appeal under Section 86

March 3, 2024 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directs Goodearth Maritime to pay 60% of demand under SLVDRS, distinguishing rectification from appeal in tax disputes.

Delhi HC dismisses petition of Trans Bharat Aviation as withdrawn

February 29, 2024 447 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses appeal regarding custom duty exemption for aircraft used in flying training or non-scheduled services. Full judgment analyzed.

Service tax demands cannot be imposed solely on ITR/26AS statements: CESTAT Hyderabad

February 28, 2024 5382 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT clarifies service tax demands cannot be based solely on ITR or 26AS statements. The department must prove service provision, recipient, and consideration. This decision upholds consistent rulings and protects businesses from unsubstantiated demands.

Business Transfer Agreements having a non-compete clause cannot be classified as Declared Service for demanding Service Tax

February 19, 2024 987 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Bangalore ruling on business transfer agreements with non-compete clauses and the implications for Service Tax. Get insights into Naveen Chava Vs Commissioner of Central Tax case.

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

February 17, 2024 2103 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 498 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 372 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 2703 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 618 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 1092 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.

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