Air travel agent

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

17 October 2013 Dear Sir,
please solve
Taxable Service is Air Travel Agent
Taxable Amount :Rs. 1,00,000
Tax Rate is 1.2% (As per Rule 6(7) of Service Tax Rules)e.i. Special Rate

now I m preparing service tax return but not aware that in which column the amount and the rate is to be entered in excel utility provided by Service Tax Department.

Please advice regarding where to enter the amount and the rate in service tax utility,

Thanks

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

19 October 2013 Please Reply....

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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14 July 2024 To enter the taxable amount and the special rate for the service provided (Air Travel Agent) in the Service Tax Return Excel Utility provided by the Service Tax Department, follow these steps:

1. **Open the Service Tax Return Excel Utility**: Ensure you have downloaded and opened the correct Service Tax Return Excel Utility applicable to the relevant period.

2. **Navigate to the Correct Section**: In the Excel utility, you typically have different sheets or sections corresponding to different aspects of the return, such as Part-I for Basic Information, Part-II for Tax Details, and so on.

3. **Enter Taxable Amount and Rate**:
- **Taxable Amount**: Enter the taxable amount of Rs. 1,00,000 under the appropriate field for "Taxable Value" or "Taxable Amount". This amount represents the value on which Service Tax will be calculated.
- **Special Rate**: Since the service falls under the special rate of 1.2% as per Rule 6(7) of the Service Tax Rules, you need to enter this rate under the field provided for "Rate (%)". Make sure to enter "1.2" in the rate field.

4. **Review and Verify**: Double-check all entries to ensure accuracy before proceeding. Ensure that the taxable amount and the rate are entered correctly as per your records and supporting documentation.

5. **Save and Submit**: After entering the details in the appropriate fields, save the Excel file. Depending on the Service Tax Return Utility version, there might be a button or option to generate an XML file for online submission or printing for physical submission.

### Additional Tips:

- **Instructions**: If you are unsure about where to enter specific details in the Excel utility, refer to the instructions provided by the Service Tax Department along with the utility. They often include guidelines and explanations on how to fill out each section.

- **Consultation**: If you encounter any technical difficulties or need further assistance, consider contacting the Service Tax Department's helpdesk or consulting with a tax professional who is familiar with Service Tax procedures.

By following these steps, you should be able to accurately enter the taxable amount and special rate for the Air Travel Agent service in the Service Tax Return Excel Utility provided by the Service Tax Department.

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