What if purchaser shows dummy bills
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31 October 2012
I want to know what happens if purchaser shows dummy bills and pays vat on it?
For what amount he is liable? also tell me penalty for the same?
For what amount he is liable? also tell me penalty for the same?
01 November 2012
Mr Hardik!
Your question is incomplete one so do not expect correct answer. However, may expect on amending your question.
VAT is state subject and you missed to mention as VAT of which state.
Still the concept is that if Officer establish that purchase bills are dummy which virtually means SALES are also dummy. And when purchases and sales both are dummy then BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS stands rejected.
Your question is incomplete one so do not expect correct answer. However, may expect on amending your question.
VAT is state subject and you missed to mention as VAT of which state.
Still the concept is that if Officer establish that purchase bills are dummy which virtually means SALES are also dummy. And when purchases and sales both are dummy then BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS stands rejected.
03 August 2025
Here’s what happens if a purchaser shows dummy bills and pays VAT on them:
1. What is a Dummy Bill?
A dummy bill is a fake or fabricated invoice that does not represent an actual purchase of goods or services.
Used to claim input VAT credit or evade taxes.
2. Consequences for the Purchaser Showing Dummy Bills
Tax Liability:
Purchaser will be liable to pay VAT on the entire value of the fake invoice since the purchase is not genuine.
Denial of Input Tax Credit:
The tax paid on dummy bills will be disallowed as input VAT credit because input credit is only allowed on genuine purchases.
Penalty and Interest:
Penalty can be 100% to 200% of the tax evaded or input claimed fraudulently, depending on the state VAT law.
Interest on the unpaid or short-paid tax will be charged as per VAT rules.
Prosecution:
In many states, presenting fake invoices is a criminal offense, punishable with fines and/or imprisonment.
3. Amount for which Purchaser is Liable
Purchaser is liable for:
VAT amount paid on the dummy bills (which may be disallowed)
Penalty amount (could be double or more of the tax amount)
Interest on the tax amount
Any other fines or legal costs
4. Legal Reference
Most VAT Acts (like the Central Sales Tax Act or State VAT Acts) have provisions for penalty and prosecution for submitting false documents.
For example, under many VAT laws, penalty for fraud or suppression can be equal to or double the tax amount involved.
Summary:
Aspect Consequence
Liability VAT on fake purchase amount
Input Tax Credit Disallowed
Penalty 100%-200% of tax evaded
Interest On unpaid tax
Criminal Prosecution Possible jail and fines
1. What is a Dummy Bill?
A dummy bill is a fake or fabricated invoice that does not represent an actual purchase of goods or services.
Used to claim input VAT credit or evade taxes.
2. Consequences for the Purchaser Showing Dummy Bills
Tax Liability:
Purchaser will be liable to pay VAT on the entire value of the fake invoice since the purchase is not genuine.
Denial of Input Tax Credit:
The tax paid on dummy bills will be disallowed as input VAT credit because input credit is only allowed on genuine purchases.
Penalty and Interest:
Penalty can be 100% to 200% of the tax evaded or input claimed fraudulently, depending on the state VAT law.
Interest on the unpaid or short-paid tax will be charged as per VAT rules.
Prosecution:
In many states, presenting fake invoices is a criminal offense, punishable with fines and/or imprisonment.
3. Amount for which Purchaser is Liable
Purchaser is liable for:
VAT amount paid on the dummy bills (which may be disallowed)
Penalty amount (could be double or more of the tax amount)
Interest on the tax amount
Any other fines or legal costs
4. Legal Reference
Most VAT Acts (like the Central Sales Tax Act or State VAT Acts) have provisions for penalty and prosecution for submitting false documents.
For example, under many VAT laws, penalty for fraud or suppression can be equal to or double the tax amount involved.
Summary:
Aspect Consequence
Liability VAT on fake purchase amount
Input Tax Credit Disallowed
Penalty 100%-200% of tax evaded
Interest On unpaid tax
Criminal Prosecution Possible jail and fines
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