What is the Latest Rate of Service Tax in India?

By Paras Mehra

( 5.5K Views) April 24, 2016

The Current rate of service tax in India is 14.50% (education and secondary higher education cess sub merged into basic rate). However this rate will be increased from 1^st June, 2016 by 0.50% on account of Krishi Kalyan Cess.

The new rate applicable from 1^st June, 2016 will be 15% (including all cess).

History of Service tax rate

It was the journey of service tax rate which took it from 10% to15% by various finance act from time to time. We describe you the gradual increase from time to time through the table:

Particulars	Finance Act	Rate of Service tax	Remarks
Rate before 2012	-	10.30%	10% rate + .30% education and higher education cess
Rate After 2012	Amended by Finance Act, 2012	12.36%	12% rate + .36% education and higher education cess
Rate from 2015	Amended by Finance Act, 2015	14%	Education and higher cess was sub merged into 14%
From 15^th November, 2015	Swachh Bharat Cess of 0.50% introduced	14.50%	14% plus swachh Bharat Cess
From 1^st June, 2016	Amended by Finance Act, 2016	15.00%	0.50% of Krishi kalyan cess introduced.

Some of the important points relating to rate of service tax may be very useful:

The Cenvat credit of Swachh bharat cess and Krishi Kalyan Cess is not allowed. They have to be paid separately.

The due date of service tax payment is 6^th of every month for the companies and 6^th of every quarter for assessee other than companies.

Two half yearly Service Tax Return should be filed for the period April to September till 25^th October and then from October to March till 25^th April.

Conclusion:

The rates of service tax are clearly mentioned. Hence, if you have any doubt, you can contact us immediately by Contacting us.

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