08 December 2009
As per service tax valuation rules, value of free materials are to be included in the assessable value. But I have seen a notification 23/2009 dated 7th July 2009, wherein the value of free materials are to be included for the works contract entered into 7th July 09 or afterwards. Does it mean that prior to that date, no need to include value of free supplies for calculating service tax due. Kindly clarify