Service Tax Return Prepayer

[Harsh Jindal]

Does STRP get anything from CBEC for the return prepared by him?

[YAGAY and SUN]

No, CBEC is not liable to pay anything to STRP for preparation of returns of the assessee.  As per the Rule 9 of the STRP Scheme, 2009 (Notification No. 7/2009-ST dated 03-02-2009 as amended by the Notification No. 22/2010-ST dated 20-07-2010) "An assessee shall pay a fees as may be agreed between the STRP and Assessee.  The Board recoments as a yardstick, a fee of Rs. 1000/- per return prepared by the STRP.

AI Summary

Service Tax Return Preparer fees: CBEC not liable; fee payable by assessee as agreed, board suggests a yardstick. CBEC bears no liability to remunerate a Service Tax Return Preparer; payment is a contractual matter between the STRP and the assessee, with the Board providing a non-binding recommended yardstick fee for reference.