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07 September 2013 Experts,
Total Gross Amount 682500/-.
Taxable amount Rs. 621425/-
Accordingly Service tax paid 7.2% Rs. 44743/-, EC paid 2% Rs. 895/- & SHE paid 1% Rs. 447/-

We have mention abatment notification 26/2002 & sl no. 6 and also taxable amount shown 12.36%.

Amount comes 12% Rs. 74571/-, 2% Rs. 1491/- & 1% Rs. 746/-.

When we click validate Return & Generate XML file folloing message shows:

"Do you want to submit return and generate the XML with following errors:

Service Tax payable (Rs. 74571) does not match with the Tax paid (Rs. 44743)

EDU Cess payable (rs. 1491) does not match with the Tax paid (Rs. 895)

SHE Cess payable (Rs. 746) does not match with the Tax paid (Rs. 447)"

Should we click yes & generate XML FILE?

Please reply urgently.

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14 July 2024 Based on the information provided, it appears there is a discrepancy between the Service Tax, Education Cess (EC), and Secondary Higher Education Cess (SHE Cess) amounts calculated as payable and the amounts actually paid. Here’s a step-by-step approach to resolve this issue:

### Understanding the Discrepancy:

1. **Taxable Amount Calculation**:
- You have calculated the taxable amount as Rs. 621,425 based on abatement notification 26/2002, and you've applied the tax rates accordingly.

2. **Tax Paid**:
- You have paid Service Tax at 7.2%, Education Cess at 2%, and SHE Cess at 1% on the taxable amount of Rs. 621,425.
- This amounts to:
- Service Tax paid: Rs. 44,743
- Education Cess paid: Rs. 895
- SHE Cess paid: Rs. 447

3. **Discrepancy**:
- The error message indicates that the amounts you have calculated as payable (Rs. 74,571 for Service Tax, Rs. 1,491 for Education Cess, and Rs. 746 for SHE Cess) do not match the amounts you have actually paid (Rs. 44,743 for Service Tax, Rs. 895 for Education Cess, and Rs. 447 for SHE Cess).

### Steps to Resolve:

1. **Verify Calculations**:
- Double-check your calculations for the payable amounts:
- Ensure that you have correctly applied the abatement notification and calculated the correct percentages for Service Tax, Education Cess, and SHE Cess.
- Verify that these calculations match the taxable amount correctly.

2. **Review Tax Payments**:
- Review the payments made:
- Check if the tax paid amounts (7.2% for Service Tax, 2% for Education Cess, and 1% for SHE Cess) were correctly applied to the taxable amount of Rs. 621,425.
- Confirm that the payments align with the amounts reported in your returns accurately.

3. **Make Adjustments**:
- If there is a discrepancy, adjust your calculations in the return form to reflect the correct payable amounts based on the taxable amount and applicable tax rates.

4. **Validation and XML Generation**:
- Once you have corrected the figures and ensured that the payable amounts match what has been paid, you can proceed to validate the return and generate the XML file.

### Final Action:

- **Do Not Click Yes Yet**: Do not click "Yes" to submit the return and generate the XML file until you have resolved the discrepancies. Submitting the return with errors could lead to further complications or penalties.

- **Correction Process**: Ensure that all calculations are accurate and that the payable amounts align with what has been paid. This will ensure compliance and prevent issues during submission.

### Conclusion:

Carefully review your calculations and ensure that the taxable amount and corresponding tax payments are accurately reported in your return. Adjust any discrepancies before validating and generating the XML file for submission to avoid errors and ensure compliance with tax regulations. If needed, seek assistance from a tax advisor or consultant to resolve any complex issues.

14 July 2024 Based on the information provided, it appears there is a discrepancy between the Service Tax, Education Cess (EC), and Secondary Higher Education Cess (SHE Cess) amounts calculated as payable and the amounts actually paid. Here’s a step-by-step approach to resolve this issue:

### Understanding the Discrepancy:

1. **Taxable Amount Calculation**:
- You have calculated the taxable amount as Rs. 621,425 based on abatement notification 26/2002, and you've applied the tax rates accordingly.

2. **Tax Paid**:
- You have paid Service Tax at 7.2%, Education Cess at 2%, and SHE Cess at 1% on the taxable amount of Rs. 621,425.
- This amounts to:
- Service Tax paid: Rs. 44,743
- Education Cess paid: Rs. 895
- SHE Cess paid: Rs. 447

3. **Discrepancy**:
- The error message indicates that the amounts you have calculated as payable (Rs. 74,571 for Service Tax, Rs. 1,491 for Education Cess, and Rs. 746 for SHE Cess) do not match the amounts you have actually paid (Rs. 44,743 for Service Tax, Rs. 895 for Education Cess, and Rs. 447 for SHE Cess).

### Steps to Resolve:

1. **Verify Calculations**:
- Double-check your calculations for the payable amounts:
- Ensure that you have correctly applied the abatement notification and calculated the correct percentages for Service Tax, Education Cess, and SHE Cess.
- Verify that these calculations match the taxable amount correctly.

2. **Review Tax Payments**:
- Review the payments made:
- Check if the tax paid amounts (7.2% for Service Tax, 2% for Education Cess, and 1% for SHE Cess) were correctly applied to the taxable amount of Rs. 621,425.
- Confirm that the payments align with the amounts reported in your returns accurately.

3. **Make Adjustments**:
- If there is a discrepancy, adjust your calculations in the return form to reflect the correct payable amounts based on the taxable amount and applicable tax rates.

4. **Validation and XML Generation**:
- Once you have corrected the figures and ensured that the payable amounts match what has been paid, you can proceed to validate the return and generate the XML file.

### Final Action:

- **Do Not Click Yes Yet**: Do not click "Yes" to submit the return and generate the XML file until you have resolved the discrepancies. Submitting the return with errors could lead to further complications or penalties.

- **Correction Process**: Ensure that all calculations are accurate and that the payable amounts align with what has been paid. This will ensure compliance and prevent issues during submission.

### Conclusion:

Carefully review your calculations and ensure that the taxable amount and corresponding tax payments are accurately reported in your return. Adjust any discrepancies before validating and generating the XML file for submission to avoid errors and ensure compliance with tax regulations. If needed, seek assistance from a tax advisor or consultant to resolve any complex issues.


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