About Service tax set off

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Dear Sir/Mam,

Our creditors charged service tax on labour charges and our co. is engaged in manufacturing of M.S. plates... can we set off service tax against excise duty????? but we not registered for service tax.

AI Summary

Company Can Offset Service Tax on Labor Against Excise Duty Without Service Tax Registration A company involved in manufacturing M.S. plates inquires about setting off service tax charged on labor against excise duty, despite not being registered for service tax. A respondent confirms that it is possible to pay excise duty using input services without the need for service tax registration.