Service tax return....
This query is : Resolved
Pooja kewalramani
(Querist)
27 December 2016
Sir,
My client is an exporter and he is claiming refund of the service tax paid on input service under 41/2012- ST... Is he liable to file service tax return ????
My client is an exporter and he is claiming refund of the service tax paid on input service under 41/2012- ST... Is he liable to file service tax return ????
Gokul Sharma
(Expert)
27 December 2016
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF YOUR CLIENT
MANUFACTURER
TRADER
SERVICE PROVIDER ?
MANUFACTURER
TRADER
SERVICE PROVIDER ?
Pooja kewalramani
(Querist)
27 December 2016
Service Recipient....
25 July 2025
If your client is an **exporter and service recipient** claiming refund of Service Tax paid on input services under Notification 41/2012-ST, then:
* **Yes, your client is liable to file Service Tax returns (Form ST-3).**
* Filing returns is mandatory to claim any refund of Service Tax, including refunds on input services.
* Even if your client is not a service provider but a service recipient paying tax under **Reverse Charge Mechanism**, they must file returns and pay the tax.
**Summary:**
* Since your client pays Service Tax as a recipient (under reverse charge) and claims refund, they must file the Service Tax return regularly.
* Proper documentation and filing of returns help substantiate the refund claim.
If you want, I can guide you on the refund filing process or return filling steps.
* **Yes, your client is liable to file Service Tax returns (Form ST-3).**
* Filing returns is mandatory to claim any refund of Service Tax, including refunds on input services.
* Even if your client is not a service provider but a service recipient paying tax under **Reverse Charge Mechanism**, they must file returns and pay the tax.
**Summary:**
* Since your client pays Service Tax as a recipient (under reverse charge) and claims refund, they must file the Service Tax return regularly.
* Proper documentation and filing of returns help substantiate the refund claim.
If you want, I can guide you on the refund filing process or return filling steps.
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