Hi friends,
I would like to know why some of the GTA service providers charge service tax & some do not do it, Can any one let me know the answer, will be helpful. Thanks in advance
Deepak T Shetty (Chartered Accountant) (121 Points)
24 January 2012Hi friends,
I would like to know why some of the GTA service providers charge service tax & some do not do it, Can any one let me know the answer, will be helpful. Thanks in advance
CS RAJESH C.CHOUDHARY
(ASSISTANT MANAGER)
(14607 Points)
Replied 24 January 2012
There is no general service tax on all goods transport. Service tax is payable only when service is provided by ‘goods transport agency’, as defined in the Act.
The reason is that service tax is payable only when service is provided by ‘Goods Transport Agency’ and not on each and every goods transport. He should be a ‘commercial concern’ and should issue a ‘consignment note’.
Moreover, the service is taxable only when provided by road in ‘goods carriage’
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