TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Dear Sirs,
Please clarify me, Commercial coaching & Training centers are subject to Service Tax. Presently providing up to VIIIth standard only.
Regards
Srinivas
Commercial Coaching & Training
Srivatsan Krishnamachari
Service Tax Applies to Commercial Coaching Centers Teaching Up to Eighth Standard; Registration and Payment Thresholds Explained. A query was raised regarding the applicability of service tax to commercial coaching and training centers, specifically those providing education up to the eighth standard. Responses clarified that such centers are subject to service tax. The threshold for registration is 9 lakh, and tax payment begins at 10 lakh. It was also noted that the nature of the institution, whether a coaching center or a private school, and its recognition status could affect tax obligations. The discussion concluded with an endorsement of the views shared by the experts. (AI Summary)