09 July 2010
We are mfrs in ap, constructing factory (still under progress), purchasing plant & machinery, equipments & taking consultancy services & others. can we take credit of eligible excise duty & service tax and suggest accounting entries.
09 July 2010
I think yes. You are eligible to take Cenvat Credit. You may refer to the following judgment. In this case, the manufacturer was allowed the Cenvat on input services, utilised for construction of a new factory.
09 July 2010
Agreed, You can take cenvat credit & service tax. You have to make entry as below
For Buidling bill Building Under Construction Dr. Service tax to be availed Dr. Ed cess on Service tax to be availed Dr H.E. Cess on service tax to be availed Dr To Contractor. ( It will be availed after payment on bill ) i.e entry will be made
Service Tax availed Dr. Cess on Service tax availed Dr. H.E.Cess on service tax availed Dr To Service tax to be availed Cr To cess on Service tax to be availed Cr To H.E. Cess on service tax to be availed
For Plant & machinery Plant & machinery Dr Cenvat on Capital goods availed Dr Cenvat on Capital good to be availed 50% DR Cess on Capital Good availed Dr Cess on Capital Goods to be availed 50% Dr H.E.Cess on Capital good availed Dr H.E.cess on Capital Good to be availed50%dr To Supplier
i.e You have to t/f cenvat/service tax to respective accounts . When you have to pay duty, then use it.
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