Monthly Archives: March 2016

Now Belated return can also be Revised

By | March 6, 2016

Finance Bill 2016 Revision of Belated Return Relevant extract of proposed amendment in section 139(5) is as follow :- It is also proposed to substitute sub-section (5) of the aforesaid section so as to provide that if any person, having furnished  a return under sub-section (1) or under sub-section (4), or in a return furnished… Read More »

Provident Fund act applies to Banks also

By | March 6, 2016

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 10th February, 2016 S. O. 444(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (3) of section 1 read with section 16 of the Employees` Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (19 of 1952), the Central Government hereby specifies that the said Act shall… Read More »

Service tax payment on quarterly basis by One Person Company and HUF

By | March 5, 2016

Finance Bill 2016 Service tax payment on quarterly basis and on receipt basis for One Person Company and Hindu Undivided Family (Applicable w.e.f. 01.04.2016) As per Rule 6(1) of Service Tax Rules, 1994, service tax is payable on monthly basis. However, as per proviso to said rule, where assessee is an individual, proprietary firms or… Read More »

Abatement in case of Construction of complex, building, civil structure

By | March 5, 2016

Finance Bill 2016 Abatement in case of Construction of a complex, building, civil structure or a part thereof, intended for a sale to a buyer, wholly or partly except where entire consideration is received after issuance of completion certificate by the competent authority (Applicable w.e.f. 01.04.2016): The applicable abatement rate for this service is 70%.… Read More »

Abatement in case of Tour Operator’s Services

By | March 5, 2016

Finance Bill 2016 Abatement in case of Tour Operator’s Services (Applicable w.e.f. 01.04.2016): Earlier, the relevant provisions as applicable are summarized as under: Now, definition of “Package Tour” is being omitted. Now, there are two classifications only. Abatement of 70% can be availed in respect of all types of tour. However, in case of mere… Read More »

Abatement in case of Transport of Goods by Rail

By | March 5, 2016

Finance Bill 2016 Abatement in case of Transport of Goods by Rail (Applicable w.e.f. 01.04.2016) Prior to 01.04.2016, Notification No. 26/2012-Service Tax dated 20.06.2012 provides abatement of 70% on transportation of goods by rail services with the condition that no CENVAT Credit should be availed in respect of input, input services and capital goods. However,… Read More »