Query - service tax return

[madhavvan n]

In the Service tax return ST-3 form column F gross amount received against service provided should the entire taxable and non taxable be taken what happens if a trader sells some products which is liable to VAT is this to be taken as non taxable service

AI Summary

Clarification on ST-3 Form: Trading Activity Not to Be Reported as Non-Taxable or Exempt Service A query was raised regarding the Service Tax return ST-3 form, specifically whether the gross amount received should include both taxable and non-taxable services, and how to treat sales liable to VAT. The response clarified that trading activity is neither a taxable service nor an exempt service. Consequently, the value of trading activity should not be reported as non-taxable or exempted service in the return.