AMNESTY SCHEME FOR NON FILERS AND STOP FILERS

[Surender Gupta]

Finance Bill, 2013 propose to introduce AMNESTY SCHEME FOR NON FILERS AND STOP FILERS in respect of service tax. What is the scope and details of this scheme.

[Surender Gupta]

In the Budget documents related to Finance Bill, 2013 it is stated that:

To encourage voluntary compliance and broaden the tax base, it is proposed to provide one time amnesty by way of (i) waiver of interest and penalty; and (ii) immunity from prosecution, to the stop filers, non-filers or non-registrants or service providers (who have not disclosed true liability in the returns filed by them during the period from October 2007 to December 2012) who pay the "tax dues". Details of the scheme are available in Chapter VI of the Finance Bill, 2013. The scheme will be operational from the date on which the Finance Bill, 2013 receives the assent of the President.

[Mahir S]

Yes, but the assessee can file (avail) the declaration under this scheme only upto 31^st December 2013.

[YAGAY andSUN]

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[Surender Gupta]

Chapter VI of the Finance Bill, 2013 covers the provisions relating to Amnesty Scheme.

A careful analysis of provisions of Clause 96 reveals that Amnesty Scheme is divided in two parts, i.e.

(1) Situation where satisfaction of Assistant Commissioner (Designated Authority) is not required. and

(2) Situation where satisfaction of Assistant commissioner (Designated Authority) is required.

[Mahir S]

The purpose of the amnesty scheme appears to be to increase the number of service tax assessess and to regularise them for filing returns and for making service tax payment in future.

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AI Summary

Amnesty Scheme Proposed in Finance Bill 2013 for Service Tax Non-Filers: Waiver of Penalties and Prosecution Immunity Offered. The discussion revolves around the introduction of an amnesty scheme for non-filers and stop filers of service tax as proposed in the Finance Bill, 2013. The scheme aims to encourage voluntary compliance by offering a one-time waiver of interest and penalties, along with immunity from prosecution, for those who pay their tax dues for the period from October 2007 to December 2012. The scheme is detailed in Chapter VI of the Finance Bill, 2013, and declarations can be filed until December 31, 2013. The discussion also includes personal exchanges between participants.