VAT , Service Tax , SB Cess on Packing charges ?

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..... VAT , Service Tax , SB Cess on Packing charges ?
Query (Issue) Started By: - sanjeev talwar Dated:- 7-12-2015 Last Reply Date:- 7-12-2015 VAT + CST
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VAT / Sales Tax
Food was .....

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..... ordered for home delivery from KFC , Dwarka , New Delhi . Packing charges were incl in the bill which was also taxed for VAT, Service tax & SB cess . Is it correct & justified as per govt tax rules ? .....

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..... Pls confirm .l Reply By CS SANJAY MALHOTRA: The Reply: Dear Mr. Sanjeev, Packing cost is a part of the product cost which is chargeable to VAT, Excise, Service Tax & SB CESS. Vendor claims VAT cr .....

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..... edit on Inputs i.e. packing material which he has to offset against final tax liability of Finished product. Levy of Service Tax on delivery of food itself is an contentious issues as of now as the s .....

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..... ale of food is not chargeable to Service Tax and the issue is pending at various appellate authorities for final decision. As the same is not specified under Negative or Exemption List of Service Tax, .....

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..... i.e. why the Seller charges service tax to protect himself for any revenue loss. Reply By sanjeev talwar: The Reply: thnx for the input .
Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing .....

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