In this Ready –to- Read Table, I have endeavored to encapsulate major changes in service tax that are effective from 01-04-2015 along with proposed changes in service tax rates as enshrined in the Finance Bill, 2015 .
Till September 1, 2014, there was no time limit prescribed under the Credit Rules for availment of Cenvat credit. Various Courts have held that in the absence of any time limit prescribed under the Credit Rules, Cenvat credit can be taken at any time even in some cases, Assessees have been allowed to avail Cenvat […]
In the Union Budget, 2015 presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley on February 28, 2015, Saturday, numerous changes in the Indirect taxes, have been introduced to combat/ surpass the challenges encountered in the way of progress of continued growth and to pave way for smooth implementation of Goods and Services tax (GST). […]
Where the landowner and builder execute joint development agreement, if the consideration is receivable in built-up area to be constructed and handed over by the builder to the landowner, it is advisable to avoid the applicability of section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act. This can be achieved by mentioning in the agreement that license is granted to the builder to enter the premises and construct the building. The possession is retained by the landowner, which will be handed over as and when the built-up area is constructed and delivered. By this stipulation, the transfer will take place only in the year in which the built-up area is received and not before.
Please find attached the Excel file containing Income Tax calculator as modified by Finance Bill 2015 presented on 28th February 2015. The above Income Tax calculator contains the rate of tax for last 19 financial year (i.e Financial year 1997-98 to 2015-16) and income tax calculator for last 9 years (i.e Financial year 2006-07 to 2015-16).
DECLARATION- I, declare that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any change that may occur during the year pertaining to the information given in the form, I undertake to inform the same to the company. Income Tax liability arising due to failure, if any, for not making / not intimating payment / investment made or proposed to be made by me and / or any wrong declaration would be my responsibility.
The Finance Bill, 2015 has proposed Lot of changes in Service tax provisions. These changes will be coming into effect on various dates. Based on date of applicability of provisions, the various changes can be categorized as follows: (i) Changes coming into effect immediately w.e.f. the 1st day of March, 2015; (ii) Changes coming into […]
Following Services which are currently taxable, to become exempted- 1. Transport of pulses and rice by rail, vessels or road in a goods carriage. 2. Transportation of patient in an ambulance. 3. Life Insurance services provided under the scheme of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojna. Services of Common Effluent Treatment Plant Operator for treatment of effluent.
Clause 106 of the Finance Bill, 2015 seeks to amend section 66B so as to increase the Service Tax from 12 to 14 percent. Further, Clauses 179 and 187 respectively of the Finance Bill, 2015 provide that – Section 95 of the Finance Act, 2004 levying education cess, and Section 140 of the Finance Act, 2007 levying SHE cess
The Union Budget, 2015 has proposed an increase in the rate of Service tax from 12.36% to flat 14% with abolishment of Education cess and Secondary & Higher Secondary Education cess. Further pursuing with Mr. Narendra Modi’s Dream of Swachh Bharat, a new Chapter VI has been inserted in the Finance Bill, 2015 that contains a […]
