I understand that for declaration of Service Tax liability under Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme- 2013 we need to declare our liability in prescribed Form VCES1 along with Calculation sheet separately [the manner of calculation as prescribed in S. No. 3F (I), or as the case may be, the Part „B‟ of Form ST-3). Can any body provide the said format to prepare the calculation sheet.
18 July 2024
Certainly! Here's a general format for preparing the calculation sheet for Service Tax liability under Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme-2013 (VCES):
### Calculation Sheet for ST-VCES1
1. **Service Tax Liability Calculation:**
a. **Total Taxable Value:** - Sum of all taxable services provided during the relevant period.
b. **Service Tax Rate:** - Applicable service tax rate (usually 12.36% or as per the prevailing rate).
c. **Service Tax Amount:** - Calculation: Total Taxable Value × Service Tax Rate.
2. **CENVAT Credit Utilization:**
a. **Eligible CENVAT Credit Available:** - Total CENVAT credit balance available as per records.
b. **CENVAT Credit Utilized Against Liability:** - CENVAT credit utilized against current service tax liability.
c. **Net Service Tax Payable:** - Calculation: Service Tax Amount - CENVAT Credit Utilized.
3. **Interest Calculation (if applicable):**
a. **Interest Rate:** - As per the VCES provisions, applicable interest rate.
a. **Late Fee Rate:** - As per the VCES provisions, applicable late fee rate.
b. **Late Fee Amount:** - Calculation: Fixed amount as prescribed or percentage of tax liability.
5. **Total Amount Payable:**
- Sum of Service Tax Amount, Interest Amount, and Late Fee Amount.
### Sample Calculation Sheet Example:
| **Description** | **Amount (INR)** | |---------------------------------|------------------| | **Total Taxable Value** | X | | **Service Tax Rate (12.36%)** | Y | | **Service Tax Amount** | X × Y | | | | | **Eligible CENVAT Credit** | Z | | **CENVAT Credit Utilized** | A | | **Net Service Tax Payable** | (X × Y) - A | | | | | **Interest Rate (as per VCES)** | B | | **Interest Amount** | ((X × Y) - A) × B | | | | | **Late Fee Rate (as per VCES)** | C | | **Late Fee Amount** | Fixed amount or (percentage) | | | | | **Total Amount Payable** | (X × Y) - A + ((X × Y) - A) × B + Late Fee Amount |
### Notes: - Replace X, Y, Z, A, B, C with actual numerical values based on your specific case. - Ensure all calculations adhere to the guidelines and provisions of VCES-2013. - The format may vary slightly based on specific circumstances and updates in tax regulations.
This format should help you prepare the necessary calculation sheet required for Form ST-VCES1 under the Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme-2013 for Service Tax liability declaration.