wrong deposit of service tax

[d.v. gupta]

sir,

our X client given a cheque of rs 38625 for deposit of service tax. Due to mistake we have deposited the service tax for Y client. how it can be rectified.

[rishi mohan]

Sir,

  In case of wrong deposition of service tax or excess deposition of service tax, the difference shall be adjusted in the further liability of depositing tax.

 In the above case also same shall be applied.

AI Summary

Wrong service tax deposit: excess or misdirected payments may be adjusted against future tax liability. The amount wrongly deposited or representing an excess payment should be applied against the taxpayer's subsequent service tax liability, with the difference carried forward and set off against future service tax dues to correct the misapplication.