Refund claim - procedure - services

[sunil mehta]

Since last 3 to 4 months govt. has been making announcements regarding relief to exporters by way of refund of s.tax.I have foll: query: 1)Name the input services which an exporter of goods can claim refund ?(as notified by govt.) 2)Name the services(as notified by govt) which are not input services for manufactured & exported goods but expenses are incurred by exporter in course of export of goods.viz. inward freight ,cargo handling, clg. & forwarding agents' charges, etc. 3)Where to apply for refund of above s.tax paid ? Note: Exporter is not liable to register & pay service tax, as he is simply an exporter. 4)wHAT IS THE PROCEDURE ?

AI Summary

Guidance Sought on Service Tax Refunds for Export Services: Eligible Inputs, Non-Qualifying Expenses, and Application Process An individual inquired about the refund procedure for service tax related to export services. They sought clarification on which input services qualify for refunds, which services do not qualify but incur expenses during export, where to apply for these refunds, and the overall procedure. The response advised consulting a local expert, as understanding the various aspects involved is crucial for addressing these questions accurately.