Service tax applicability

Is service tax applicable on services provided by insurance agent and he received commission income from lic housing india. so whether service tax applicable or not if applicable please refer case laws also.
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This discussion explores the applicability of service tax on commission income received by insurance agents, specifically from LIC Housing India. While service tax was previously applicable, the introduction of GST has clarified the tax landscape. Generally, GST at 18% is applicable to taxable supplies provided by an agent, including commission-based services, though a threshold limit may apply. The reverse charge mechanism might also be relevant in certain scenarios.

Generally yes,
With the introduction of GST , there was certain loopholes under service tax act.
Sales of Goods Act is a seoerate Act and Goods and Service Tax Act is different.
Those were two seperate legislations .
As a result of the fact, Goods and Service Tax Act was introduced.
There sre several other enactments.
GST at 18% is applicable to all taxable value of supply provided by an agent, including the sale/purchase of advertising space/time. Following are some of the services provided for a fee/commission or on a contract: 

Sale of land/building.

Any retail/wholesale trade service.

Property management service.

Real estate appraisal service.

Commission agent services to negotiate wholesale commercial transactions.

Usually, a supplier of goods/services is required to pay GST. But, in some cases, a recipient of goods/services is required to pay GST called a reverse charge mechanism RCM
GST AT 18%
IS APPLICABLE FOR ALL TAXABLE PERSON FOR TAXABLE VALUE OF SUPPLY PROVIDED BY AN AGENT .
BUT THERE IS A THRESHOLD LIMIT.

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