Regarding VAT and service tax shown as expense in profit and loss in F.Y 2017-18 and F.Y 2018-19

I have come across one Financial statements of pvt. ltd company (Nature of business-construction of commercial building) for F.Y 2017-18 and F.Y 2018-19 where VAT and service tax shown as expense in profit and loss account as well as an amount of VAT and service tax in B/S. Why VAT and service tax shown if these are abolished after introduction of gst? Please guide.
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This discussion addresses the accounting treatment of VAT and Service Tax shown as expenses in the Profit & Loss account for FY 2017-18 and 2018-19, particularly for a construction company. It clarifies that if these taxes appear as expenses, they should typically be written off or written back. If a debit balance exists in the balance sheet, it represents a refundable amount from the department or a potential set-off against future VAT liabilities.

Yes it should written off /written back
VAT and Services tax Shown in balance sheet having debit balance is refundable from department or in future can be set off against assessment of VAT if Liability arise..
If any amount for which is refund not available or due to other reason not available for future, than it should be written off/back in profit and loss Account.

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