1) Please mention the service tax applicability on room services in the hotel industry from 2012-17. Is service tax exempted on room services for these years?
2) How is service tax calculated for room tariffs if discount is offered to the customer? Should we calculate service tax sans discount?
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Clarification Sought on Service Tax Applicability for Hotel Room Services and Discounts from 2012 to 2017 A query was raised regarding the applicability of service tax on room services in the hotel industry between 2012 and 2017, specifically questioning whether service tax was exempt during these years. Additionally, clarification was sought on how to calculate service tax on room tariffs when discounts are offered, questioning if the tax should be calculated before applying the discount. A response inquired about the inclusion of catering services, to which it was clarified that only room supplies from a common kitchen were involved, not catering services. (AI Summary)