Applicability of service tax - Scouting/Guiding

[Guest]

Is the Scouting/Guiding activities is liable to pay the service tax or not?

[Guest]

If you are registered under taxable service "Tour Operator Services" and Scouting/Guiding activities are integral part of the Tour Operator service then liable otherwise not. Regards, Pradeep khatri, Consultant - Indirect Taxation, [email protected]

[Guest]

Yes, scouting / guiding activities as such are not liable to service tax. But, if they are forming part of some taxable service or having characteristics of any taxable service, the same may be subject to service tax. You need to look into the details of services being provided.

[rishi mohan]

Scouting/Guiding is a term related to tour operating services. On one hand if it consider as a part of "Tour Operating Services", then then the scouting/guiding services are subject to taxable, on the other hand if it is not considered as a part then no service tax shall be levied on scouting/guiding services.

AI Summary

Debate on Service Tax for Scouting/Guiding: Are They Part of 'Tour Operator Services'? Examining Tax Liability. A discussion on the applicability of service tax to scouting/guiding activities reveals differing opinions. If scouting/guiding is considered part of 'Tour Operator Services,' it is subject to service tax. However, if it is not integral to such services, it is not liable. The responses emphasize examining whether these activities form part of taxable services or have characteristics of such services to determine tax liability.