Service tax leviability on Editing and content management services
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Business Support Service: editing and content management tied to commercial activity may be taxable under a broad service definition.
Editing and content management services for a publisher do not fall under Business Auxiliary. If provided in relation to business or commerce they are captured by the broad Business Support Service definition and are taxable. The Business Auxiliary and Business Support provisions are specific categorical rules rather than deeming clauses, so taxability depends on the service's factual nexus to business activity. (AI Summary)
Editing and content management services for a publisher do not fall under Business Auxiliary. If provided in relation to business or commerce they are captured by the broad Business Support Service definition and are taxable. The Business Auxiliary and Business Support provisions are specific categorical rules rather than deeming clauses, so taxability depends on the service's factual nexus to business activity. (AI Summary)
Is service tax leviable on Editing and content management services rendered for a Books Publishing Company Client ? If not specifically covered, are they deemed/ covered under Business Auxiliary or Business Support services ??
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