APPLICABILITY OF SERVICE TAX
BAL KRISHAN GARG
Dear all , Whether the doctors who are running a ultrasound center as a practise and keep doing nearly 100 patient daily for which he is doing ultrasound and provide the report to them . My question is whether the law of service tax is applicable to him ? most of the patients are individuals only . Thanks to all BAL KRISHAN GARG
Service Tax Not Applicable to Doctors' Ultrasound Services When Directly Provided to Individuals; Possible Exceptions for Companies or Insurance A query was raised about the applicability of service tax on doctors running an ultrasound center, serving about 100 patients daily, primarily individuals. Responses from several contributors clarified that service tax is not applicable to medical services provided directly to individuals. However, if the services are rendered through a company or insurance payments, service tax may be applicable. Overall, the consensus was that medical services are generally exempt from service tax under current laws. (AI Summary)