COMMISSION AGENT SERVICE TAX CREDIT AS A INPUT SERVICE

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DEAR SIR,

CAN WE AVAIL SERVICE TAX CREDIT ON COMMISSION AGENT SERVICE (SALES COMMISSION) AS A INPUT SERVICE, SINCE OUR UNIT IS IN MAHARASHTRA, PLEASE EXPLAIN , THANKS & REGARDS , URGENT REQUIRED

AI Summary

Can Sales Commission Be Considered Input Service for Tax Credit? Debate Highlights Complexity and Varied Interpretations. A discussion forum addressed whether service tax credit on commission agent services, specifically sales commissions, can be considered an input service. Participants expressed differing views: one cited a Gujarat High Court decision denying such credits, while others argued for eligibility, referencing CBEC Circular No. 943/4/2011-CX. Some emphasized the importance of proving that the order precedes manufacturing to qualify for credit. The discussion highlighted the complexity of determining eligibility based on specific case facts and interpretations of input service definitions related to sales promotion and marketing activities.