EST Return

[Avinash Bhavsar]

Dear Sir,

What is EST Return kindly give information about it.

AI Summary

EST Return Clarified: Consolidated Excise & Service Tax Filing with EST1 Form from April 2012 A query was raised regarding the EST Return, seeking clarification on its nature. Initial confusion arose as it was mistaken for an ESI return, which involves filing contributions in Form 5. Clarification was later provided that the EST Return refers to the Excise and Service Tax Return, introduced in the 2012 budget. This new return consolidates the filing process for both Central Excise and Service Tax, requiring registration holders to use a common form, EST1, effective from April 1, 2012. Further details and drafts were made available for public comment on the official CBEC website.