TMI BlogService tax applicabilty on SubsidyX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Hello , I Have an Issue which is elaborated as follows:- 1.We are running a company which is engage to Common maintenance Services which is rendering to residents of builder. 2.We have raising an invoice to residents for monthly maintenance. 3.However,Few of the residents has not paid their monthly maintenance charges due to Builder has not Fulfill their promises as he said at the ti ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... me of flat Purchase. 4.In addition to, Most of the flat has Unoccupied in such building.Thus, we have 5.Thus, we have been suffer form heavy losses unable to pay the remittance of Various Concern vendors. 6.Finally, the concern builder has decided to pay the shortfall amount for remittance to various vendors. So, My question is that whether service tax is applicable on such payment ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... which is receive from the builder ? It may seems to be subsidy from builders for running the existing business . . - Reply By Ganeshan Kalyani - The Reply = Sir, whether service tax is paid on the receipts of maintenance money from members of the society. If there any profit element. Thanks. - Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = The querist has mentioned the ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... word, 'subsidy' which is not correct. It is not subsidy. So many issues are involved in his query. The nature of the queries/problem is such that fool-proof reply is possible only after examination of agreement/contract and other linked records. My sincere advice is thatt The querist should contact consultant/advocate/CA in his own interest. Rest decision is his. - Reply By KASTURI SETHI ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... - The Reply = Sh.Ganeshan Kalyani Ji, Sir, w.r.t. your reply dated 4.8.2016, I intend to add something for the querist and also seek your opinion as per details given below:- All NGOs, Charitable Trusts, Co-operative Societies and other societies do not service free of cost. They charge some amount from the service receivers on no-profit-loss basis. It is 'consideration' in terms o ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... f Explanation (a) to Section 67 of the Finance Act and chargeable to service Tax as ST is levied on the Gross Amount Charged under Section 67 (3) and defined in Explanation (c) to Section 67 . ibid. There is a gulf of difference between Service Tax law/ Finance Act and Income Tax Act. These are exempted from Income Tax being registered under Section 12 AA of the Income Tax Ac t but ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... not exempted from Service Tax until or unless specifically exempted. There are some services which are specifically exempted from ST if provided by those who are registered under Section 12 AA of the I.T.Act but services provided by the querist are not exempted. In this context, Board's Circular No. 107/1/2009-S.T., dated 28-1-2009 (Para No.2) is still relevant and important. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... - Reply By Ganeshan Kalyani - The Reply = Sir, I agree with your views in total. Circular referred in your reply clarifies all aspect in relation to taxability on educational service. It clarifies how the tax applicability is considered. Similarly here the querist provides the Service which may be exempt under income tax act but under service they are taxable. Yes there involves profit ele ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ment as they are company carrying out such activity for commercial purpose. Thanks. - Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = Sir, In the eyes of Service Tax law, Charitable means nothing should be charged except where specific exemption has been granted to those who registered under Section 12 AA of I.T. act. - Service tax applicabilty on Subsidy - Query Started By: - pawan pant Dated ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... :- 4-8-2016 Service Tax - Got 5 Replies - Service Tax - Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing, reply post by an expert, personal opinion Tax Management India - taxmanagementindia - taxmanagement - taxmanagementindia.com - TMI - TaxTMI - TMITax ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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