Tag Archives: Services

Service Tax on Transportation by Education Institutions

Service Tax on Transportation by Education Institutions Service Tax Department has initiated to issue Notices to the Education Institutions for charging Service Tax (retrospectively) on the Transportation Charges / Bus Fees charged by them from their Students, Staff or Faculty between the period from 01-04-2103 to 11-07-2014.

Penalties under Service Tax w.e.f. 14.05.2015

Penalties under Service Tax w.e.f. 14.05.2015 Finance Act 2015 has drastically amended the penalty provisions under the Finance Act 1994 (Service Tax law) in order to ensure non-discriminatory form of penalties. Earlier penalties u/s 76 (for short payment of S/Tax) and u/s 78(Suppression of facts) used to be at Rs 100/- per day or 1% […]

Need Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) In India ?

Need Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) In India ? In today’s scenario, all are discussing about Swachh Bharat Mission which was launched by Prime minister, Narendra Modi with the aim to improve the sanitation in rural and urbn areas so that the overll quality of life improves. Since its launch govt. has made substantial expenditure on […]

Service Tax on Education Sector

Service Tax on Education Sector Education sector is one of the most important sectors in our country. Service tax has become an important source of revenue collection for Indian Government. Since all the services are taxable w.e.f. 01.07.2012 except services covered under Negative List; therefore, education sector being service sector in nature is also covered […]