Service tax return filing compulsory for nil tax liability?

i) Service tax returns needs to be filed for Nil Tax Liability. Atleast a nil Return has to be filed.

ii)Since the return has not filed from Dec 2007 onwards, it is better to go with VCES. Even if there is no Service Tax Liability from Dec 2007, VCES has to be filed to avoid late fee & penalty.

Originally posted by : Dipesh
	Hello All, I went through quite a few websites and opinions available online but I am still not clear on whether ST return needs to be filed if I have no liability to be paid. Facts of the case: 1. Service tax return last filed till Dec 2007 2. No service tax liability since then as the amount falls within exemption of Rs.10 lac 3. The regn no. is also still active but in most cases do not think that there will be ST liability for next couple of years at least. Queries: 1. Since there is no tax to be paid since past more than 6 years, do I need to file the return? 2. If I have not filed then what? What is the total liability that will have to be incurred including penalty, late fees, etc. 3. I think the benefit of VCES scheme also cannot be taken as it pertains to tax dues. Is it correct? 4. If I want to cancel the regn what would be required to be done? Request you all to help and suggest the correct options.

Hi,

I am also facing with same problem, for that  i met an officer of the service tax last week. He told me that there is no requirement to file up the service tax on nil tax liability .About VCES it is for those who have not return the tax for last few years so there is a chance to return the tax without any penalty.

Thanks 

Rafat

Originally posted by : rafat
	Originally posted by : Dipesh Hello All, I went through quite a few websites and opinions available online but I am still not clear on whether ST return needs to be filed if I have no liability to be paid. Facts of the case: 1. Service tax return last filed till Dec 2007 2. No service tax liability since then as the amount falls within exemption of Rs.10 lac 3. The regn no. is also still active but in most cases do not think that there will be ST liability for next couple of years at least. Queries: 1. Since there is no tax to be paid since past more than 6 years, do I need to file the return? 2. If I have not filed then what? What is the total liability that will have to be incurred including penalty, late fees, etc. 3. I think the benefit of VCES scheme also cannot be taken as it pertains to tax dues. Is it correct? 4. If I want to cancel the regn what would be required to be done? Request you all to help and suggest the correct options. Hi, I am also facing with same problem, for that  i met an officer of the service tax last week. He told me that there is no requirement to file up the service tax on nil tax liability .About VCES it is for those who have not return the tax for last few years so there is a chance to return the tax without any penalty. Thanks  Rafat

Thanks Rafat for the reply. So what I understand is that no return is requird to be filed for Nil liability cases and the same has been discussed by you with the ST officer.. Right??

Hi, Well pls take more opinion before taking any decision. What i have asked i told you.

Thanks !

Dear All Expert 

I wish to know the one thing if I am filling a NIL return is I need to send the hard copy of NIL filed to the respective service commisionrate?

Please help.

Regards

Sandeep

MUST FILE NIL RETURN EVENIF YOU HAVE TAXABILITY IN EARLIER HALF YEARLY RETURNS.