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CA Mehta Ankur N. (Querist)
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12 April 2013 Dear Sir,

If transporter charges 12.36% in it's bill, then also receiver have to pay 3.09% as per RCM ?

For Eg. Transport Charges Rs. 980, Service Tax on it is Rs. 122, Bill Amount Rs. 1102.

We have paid a total of Rs. 1102 for transport charges, then also as per reverse charge mechanism (RCM) we have to pay 25% of total Service tax ?

Transporter is having Service Tax no. which is for your reference only.

THanks in advance for your reply.

CA Neha Chauhan

CA Neha Chauhan (Expert)
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12 April 2013 As per my opinion you have not to pay service tax under reverse charge mechanism...

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Neha Chauhan

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CA Mehta Ankur N.

CA Mehta Ankur N. (Querist)
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12 April 2013 No Ma'am i think 25% is to be paid by us as per RCM.

Thanks for reply.

CA Neha Chauhan

CA Neha Chauhan (Expert)
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12 April 2013 Dont you think then it is a result in over burden on payer as he paid 12.36% to GTA and another 25% to gov....

Kindly give me reason on ur opinion.

CA Mehta Ankur N.

CA Mehta Ankur N. (Querist)
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13 April 2013 Madam Department dont see from others perspective, it is rule that on RCM you have to pay 25% so that we have to pay, for overburden problem we have to contact transporter that you should not charge service tax.

Have a Good MOrning....

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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02 August 2025 Here’s a breakdown of the situation regarding Service Tax and Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on transportation charges:

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### Scenario:

* Transporter charges Rs. 980 + Service Tax Rs. 122 (which is 12.44% approx) = Rs. 1,102 total bill.
* The transporter has a Service Tax registration number.
* The receiver (you) is wondering if you also need to pay Service Tax under RCM, which is typically 25% of the tax amount paid to the transporter.

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### Key Points on Service Tax and RCM for GTA (Goods Transport Agency):

1. **GTA Service Tax Liability:**
Under Service Tax rules (pre-GST), GTA is liable to pay Service Tax @ 12.36% on freight charges (excluding service tax itself). This is the tax included in the transporter’s bill.

2. **Reverse Charge on GTA Services:**
For GTA services, the recipient is liable to pay Service Tax on 25% of the value of taxable services received under RCM if the GTA is **unregistered**.

* **If the GTA is registered under Service Tax**, then **the recipient (you) do NOT pay any Service Tax under RCM.**
* The Service Tax paid by the transporter is full and final.

3. **In your case, since the transporter has Service Tax registration number and has charged Service Tax, you are NOT liable to pay any Service Tax under RCM.**

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### So, to answer your question directly:

* You **do not need to pay 25% of Service Tax under RCM** since the transporter is registered and charging Service Tax.
* The 12.36% Service Tax paid to the transporter is sufficient.
* Paying both will lead to **double taxation**, which the law does not require.

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### Important:

* The confusion arises because **RCM on GTA applies only if the GTA is unregistered.**
* If the GTA is unregistered, you pay Service Tax on 25% of the value under RCM and the transporter does not charge Service Tax.
* If the GTA is registered, only the GTA charges Service Tax, and recipient does not pay anything under RCM.

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If you want, I can provide you the exact rule or legal reference for this. Would you like that?

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