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<h1>Finance Bill 2004 Expands Service Tax to Include Business Exhibitions, Airports, and IP Services; Sets 10% Rate Plus Education Cess.</h1> The Finance Bill 2004 introduced new services under the service tax levy, including business exhibition, airport, and intellectual property services, among others. The service tax rate was set at 10%, with an additional 2% education cess. The circular clarified the scope of these services and outlined abatement and exemption details for specific services like outdoor catering and pandal services. It also expanded existing taxable services such as business auxiliary services and financial services. The circular emphasized avoiding double taxation and provided guidelines for implementing these changes smoothly, ensuring compliance and understanding among service providers.