LBT REFUND ON EXPORT AFTER 31ST JULY 2015

[sachin shilamkar]

As per LBT we have to pay tax at the time of purchase and later on if the material is exported within 6 months (Sold outside of the municipal corporation limits) we can claim 90% refund of the tax paid on the same.

As per new notification from 1st August 2015 LBT exemption is given for those who are having turnover less that 50 Cr.

We have made the purchases till 31st July 2015 and tax paid accordingly and from 1st August onward we fall under exempt category as per new notification of 50 cr exemption.

How do we claim refund of 90% of the duty paid on purchase made before 31st July 15 which we have sold / exported within time limit of 6 months.

Regards

Sachin

AI Summary

Guidance Sought on 90% Local Body Tax Refund for Pre-August 2015 Purchases Under Section 31 A query was raised regarding the Local Body Tax (LBT) refund on exports made after July 31, 2015. Initially, LBT was paid at purchase, with a 90% refund available if exported within six months. A new notification from August 1, 2015, exempted businesses with a turnover below 50 crore from LBT. The query sought guidance on claiming a 90% refund for purchases made before July 31, 2015. Responses advised filing for the refund as per previous practices and clarified that LBT is payable upon purchase within municipal limits but refundable if the item is exported.