03 October 2013
The Service tax return for 2013-14 shall be half yearly and hence the return shall be for the period April - September and October - March. The due date for Return Period April'2013 to September'2013 is 25/10/2013.
For online payment of Service tax, please visit the following link.
15 November 2013
I HAVE A OWN BUILDINGS, I AM COLLECTED RENTAL EVERY MONTH WHEN DID U APPLICABLE SERVICE TAX, EVERY YEAR I AM COLLECTED TOTAL RENT MINIMUM 13 LAKES,PLEASE TEL ME.
๐น 3. Service Tax on Renting of Immovable Property: Service tax is applicable on renting of commercial property, not residential.
๐ Applicability: Threshold exemption: If your taxable services (including rent) do not exceed โน10 lakhs in a financial year, you are exempt under Notification 33/2012-ST.
But you said โน13 lakhs/year โ Exceeds โน10 lakh, so service tax is applicable.
๐งพ If Your Property is: Residential for personal use โ Not taxable
Used for commercial purposes (e.g. shops, offices) โ Taxable @ 12.36% in FY 2013โ14
You must:
Register for service tax (if not already done)
Collect service tax from tenant
Pay to government & file ST-3 returns
โ Summary: Query Answer How to file return? Half-yearly via ACES portal Online payment? Through NSDL/CBIC portal using Assessee Code Service tax on rent โน13L/year? Yes, if it is for commercial property and exceeds โน10L threshold