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TaxTMI 
A person who is dietitian by profession, providing dietitian services to her client is liable for charging Service Tax and under which category.
Service Tax on Dietitian
15 Nov 2011 
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Service tax applicability for dietitian services questioned as potentially excluded under healthcare provider or paramedics exemptions.
Whether fees charged by a dietitian in independent practice attract service tax depends on classification: specifically whether dietitian services fall within the Provider of Healthcare Services definition or the Paramedics exemption. The text notes that recognised systems of medicine lists and published guidance identify specific professions but do not expressly include dietitians, creating uncertainty despite one advisor asserting dietitians are not covered. (AI Summary)
Whether fees charged by a dietitian in independent practice attract service tax depends on classification: specifically whether dietitian services fall within the Provider of Healthcare Services definition or the Paramedics exemption. The text notes that recognised systems of medicine lists and published guidance identify specific professions but do not expressly include dietitians, creating uncertainty despite one advisor asserting dietitians are not covered. (AI Summary)