Service tax of sitting fees

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

31 July 2012 Dear All,

Can anyone help me to know whether Rs. 20,000/- Sitting fees paid to the Non Executive Directors which id the Maximum Limitas per the Companies Act, 1956 is inclusive of Service Tax or not.

Ajay Mishra

Ajay Mishra (Expert)
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31 July 2012 Hi

As per my knowledge, it is maximum. The company is paying siting fee of Rs. 20000/- out of which you are paying service tax.

So i think, it will be inclusive in sitting fee.

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

31 July 2012 Thank You Sir,

plz let me know if you can provide or suggest some supportings for the same.

the querry was actually because as per our articles the sitting fees payable is Rs. 20,000/- but but when it is actually paid to Directors it comes to rs,18,000/- (approx) after deducting taxes.

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Ajay Mishra

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31 July 2012 Hi

Generally the company book under the heading of sitting fee Rs. 20,000 out of which they paid tax. My answer is that what you have mentioned your book entry as Rs. 18000 or Rs. 20000.

I have no case law, it is a general interpretation of your case.

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

31 July 2012 Thank You Sir. Duly noted the above.