21 July 2009
AN ARCHITECT HAS RECIEVED CONTRACT CHARGES IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2007/08. THE CONTRACT WAS OF INTERIOR DESIGNING INCLUDING MATERIAL AND LABOUR.
HE HAS NOT FILED RETURN AND HAS NOT PAID SERVICE TAX.
KINDLY LET ME KNOW WHAT IS THE SERVICE TAX LIABILITY?
30 July 2009
Execution of contracts could be under works contract wef 1.6.2007. Prior to that no levy. Compostion applicable - For period 1.6.2007 to 1.3.2008 = 2.06 % ST and thereafter 4.12% on receipt of money basis. Interest on delayed payment is 13%. No prosecution provision in this tax.