Due date for payment of service tax, january 2015

Sushil Kr Goyal (professional) (1333 Points)

03 February 2015  

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

Service Tax for the month January, 2015 is due for payment on 6th February, 2015 for assessees other than Individual, Proprietary Firm, Partnership Firm or LLP.

 

E-payment has become mandatory for all assessees w.e.f. 1st October, 2014. If an assessee fails to do so, he may be held liable for penalty which may extend to Rs. 10000/-.

 

Moreover, payment made after 8.00 pm will be treated as payment made on next day. Payment after due date will be liable for interest as per Section 75 of the Finance Act, 1994 (See table below).

 

This is for your information.                                                                 

 

Regards

CA Sushil Kr Goyal

 

Note:

 

Interest table u/s 75

Period of delay

> 60 lakhs preceding year

≤ 60 lakhs

preceding year

Up to 6 months

18%

15%

More than 6 months and up to 1 year

18% for the first 6 months of delay and 24% for the delay beyond 6 months

15% for the first 6 months of delay and 21% for the delay beyond 6 months

More than 1 year

18% for the first 6 months of delay; 24% for the period beyond 6 months up to 1 year and 30% for any delay beyond 1 year

15% for the first 6 months of delay; 21% for the period beyond 6 months up to 1 year and 27% for any delay beyond 1 year