Vehicle Leasing Activity Not a Service, Exempted from Service Tax: CESTAT
In another significant ruling, CESTAT declared that vehicle leasing is not considered a "service" under the Service Tax Act. The tribunal clarified that leasing vehicles for…
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In another significant ruling, CESTAT declared that vehicle leasing is not considered a "service" under the Service Tax Act. The tribunal clarified that leasing vehicles for…
The Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal CESTAT ruled that storage and warehouse services are exempt from service tax. This ruling clarifies the tax treatment of…
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The Group of Ministers GoM on GST rate rationalization is considering the removal of the 12% tax slab. This proposal aims to simplify the tax structure by reducing the number of…
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has suggested linking vehicle insurance premiums to traffic challans in a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This proposal aims to…
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In another significant ruling, CESTAT declared that vehicle leasing is not considered a "service" under the Service Tax Act. The tribunal clarified that leasing vehicles for…
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