What is the VAT/ service tax rate ?

[Arijit Das]

In June we paid a facilities & upkeep fee with the hostel rent. That facilities fee had vat or service tax ? What was the amount, because we don't have the receipt. Our college is now charging 18% GST on the 15000 facilities charge i.e 2700. What should be the actual payable after deducting the VAT/service tax we have already paid.

AI Summary

Understanding Pre-GST Tax Rates on Facility Fees with Hostel Rent: Determine Service Timing for Correct Tax Application A forum user inquired about the applicable VAT or service tax rate on a facilities fee paid with hostel rent before the implementation of GST. The college is charging 18% GST on a 15,000 facilities charge. A respondent explained that the applicable tax depends on when the service was provided, the invoice raised, and the payment made. If two of these instances occurred before GST, the old tax rate applies. The original poster clarified that the payment was made before GST, but there is confusion about the invoice. Another respondent advised the user to clarify their query for better assistance.