Service tax credit
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05 July 2012
what is the treatment if the service tax is paid more? can we claim the credit? if not what will be the alternative treatment to it? can it be carried forward?
05 July 2012
If charged tocusotmer more, thecustomer would/ could avail the creditofwhat hasbeencharged.
ONly way is to get certificate from cusotmer that he has nottaken, issue credit note and apply for refund.
Practically you can forget the same in todays time as refund takes years to come.
ONly way is to get certificate from cusotmer that he has nottaken, issue credit note and apply for refund.
Practically you can forget the same in todays time as refund takes years to come.
05 July 2012
Sir service tax is paid more but not charged to the customer. can we claim refund or carry forward or adjust for further periods?
05 July 2012
Sir service tax is paid more but not charged to the customer. can we claim refund or carry forward or adjust for further periods?
24 July 2025
Here’s the treatment when service tax is paid in excess but not charged to the customer:
1. Can you claim CENVAT Credit or Refund?
If you have paid more service tax to the government but have NOT collected this excess amount from your customer, you cannot claim CENVAT credit on that excess amount (since credit is available only on tax paid on inputs or input services related to your taxable output services).
You can claim refund of the excess service tax paid to the government, subject to fulfillment of procedural requirements and documentation.
However, refund claims in service tax can take a long time and involve scrutiny.
2. Can the excess paid service tax be carried forward or adjusted?
Yes, you can carry forward the excess payment as an advance against your future service tax liability.
This adjustment should be properly recorded in your books and reflected while filing your service tax returns (ST-3).
3. Recommended Approach:
Maintain proper records of excess payment and communicate with the service tax department if needed.
Adjust the excess payment in the subsequent service tax liabilities to reduce cash outflow.
If you prefer, you may also apply for refund of the excess amount, but be prepared for a longer process.
Summary:
Situation Treatment
Excess service tax paid, not charged to customer Cannot claim CENVAT credit, can claim refund or carry forward as advance
Refund option Available but time-consuming
Carry forward option Allowed, adjust in future tax liability
1. Can you claim CENVAT Credit or Refund?
If you have paid more service tax to the government but have NOT collected this excess amount from your customer, you cannot claim CENVAT credit on that excess amount (since credit is available only on tax paid on inputs or input services related to your taxable output services).
You can claim refund of the excess service tax paid to the government, subject to fulfillment of procedural requirements and documentation.
However, refund claims in service tax can take a long time and involve scrutiny.
2. Can the excess paid service tax be carried forward or adjusted?
Yes, you can carry forward the excess payment as an advance against your future service tax liability.
This adjustment should be properly recorded in your books and reflected while filing your service tax returns (ST-3).
3. Recommended Approach:
Maintain proper records of excess payment and communicate with the service tax department if needed.
Adjust the excess payment in the subsequent service tax liabilities to reduce cash outflow.
If you prefer, you may also apply for refund of the excess amount, but be prepared for a longer process.
Summary:
Situation Treatment
Excess service tax paid, not charged to customer Cannot claim CENVAT credit, can claim refund or carry forward as advance
Refund option Available but time-consuming
Carry forward option Allowed, adjust in future tax liability
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