28 August 2010
A transporter sends me bill as under
transportation charge rs 100 service tax rs 2.5 total rs 102.5
As per act liability to pay tax on transport is of mine. but i pay him whole rs 102.5 and he not deposite rs 2.5 to govt then will i be a defaulter? pls suggest.
29 August 2010
You will be a defualter, since act specify for GTA service receiver need to pay Tax directly to Govt. so service receiver will be responsibilty