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Analysis of Changes in Service Tax in Union Budget 2014

Analysis of Changes in Service Tax in Union Budget 2014 Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of revenue, Tax Research Unit D.O.F. No. 334/15/2014-TRU, Dated July 10, 2014. Sub.: Union Budget, 2014-15: Changes in Service Tax – reg. The hon‟ble Finance Minister has, while presenting the Union Budget 2014-15, introduced the Finance (No.2) Bill, […]

Parliament can impose Service Tax on Restaurants & Hotels

Parliament can impose Service Tax on Restaurants & Hotels Bombay High Court dismisses writ filed by Indian Hotels and Restaurant Association and upholds validity of service tax levy on air-conditioned restaurants serving liquor u/s 65(105)(zzzzv) of Finance Act and held the levy as constitutional.

A Bird View on Excise Duty on Job Works

A Bird View on Excise Duty on Job Works Under Provisions of Exemption to Excise Duty on Job Works under Notification No.214/86 assessee engaged in manufacturer on job work basis, he has to pay duty on material cost plus job charged. However, if a product covered under MRP provision is manufactured on job work basis, […]

Service Tax on Real Estate Transactions

Service Tax on Real Estate Transactions APPLICABILITY: Service tax on real estate transactions implication on almost every sector, and real estate is no exception. With the introduction of the negative list concept since July, 2012, the scope of applicability of Service tax has increased manifold . A summarized analysis is contained herein providing guidance on […]

Service Tax on Export of Services

Service Tax on Export of Services The first notification relating to export can be traced back to Notification No.2/99 dated 28-02-1999 which means that since July 1, 1994 up to 28-02-1999 the concept of Export of Services was absent and consequently earnings in foreign exchange suffered service tax in contrast to the exporters of goods […]