Sir
I had not registered for service tax payment, but was paid remuneration under 194J .
I have received notice to pay arrears. Is there any limit for the arrears as to for how many past years the tax authorities can ask me to pay.
It was just that I was completely nanaware of service tax hence this query.
Regards
Arvind Pangaonkar
Consultant Faces Service Tax Arrears for 2010-2017; Experts Advise on Compliance and Potential Penalties Under Tax Laws. An individual, previously unaware of service tax obligations, received a notice to pay arrears for services rendered as a consultant from 2010 to 2017. The discussion reveals that service tax registration and compliance, including collecting and remitting tax to the government, were necessary due to earnings exceeding the threshold. Experts clarified that arrears could be claimed for up to five years, with potential penalties. The individual was advised to request the company to cover the service tax, considering the agreement terms. The forum provided valuable insights, highlighting the importance of understanding tax responsibilities for service providers. (AI Summary)
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