whether the liability of service receiver under RCM is statutory or not? can he escape by the reason that he paid tax to service provider i.e, bill amount inclusve of service tax.

Please tell me whether my statement is right or wrong! a-A vessel(GOVT) that sails between places located in india for normal public service with 50 passengers in which 25 passengers are tourist. b-A vessel(GOVT) that sails between places located in india for tourism purpose with 50 passengers in which 25 passengers are not tourist. My statement is- 'a' would be covered in the Negative list, but 'b' taxable.

can we claim the service tax paid on services availed before starting the commercial production in a hotel industry? If yes what are the procedures we have to follow? Please guide with some notes.

Whether the following is consideration for service? Give reason with example.. Advance forfeited for cancellation of an agreement to provide a service.

Dear experts,
please give me the negative list of services

Dear CCI Experts.

I am working in a Company engaged in providing Infrastructure Support Service and Renting of immovable property.

Current year Company Receiving Work Contract services (For Construction of Office Complex )from Many Contractors.(Individual & Firm). till Date these contractors are Charging Service Tax (100%) After Abatement i.e 4.944%. and company also Paid all Bills of Contractors. after notification 30/2012.Reverse Charge Mechanism 50% Service tax payment Liability of Service Receiver. and our company do not Follow Notification 30/2012 . what will effect and how can we rectify this. Please Suggest.

Can the superintendent has the power to collect the service tax for FY 2002-03 & 2003-04 during 2013? Actually the registration was granted in 2004 but was of no use because from 2004 onwards gross amount collected is below tax limit. What is the maximum period that can be for service tax demand?

IN WHICH COLUMN OF ST-3 SMALL SCALE SERVICE PROVIDER HAS TO PUT AMOUNT OF SERVICE PROVIDED IF HE CLAIMS SMALL SCALE EXEMTION.

URGENT PLEASE HELP.

I recently sent an invoice to a client.
however, the amount has been changed and a invoice sent. so do I still pay service tax on the 1st invoice or only on the revised invoice?

Thanks
Sayali Eklahare

which documents are to be submitted along with the form ST-1 to the range office in case of a sole proprietorship business and what is the fees for filing ST-1...?