Cenvat credit of Service Tax against outward freight

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....envat credit of Service Tax against outward freight<br> Query (Issue) Started By: - Samik Chaudhuri Dated:- 15-11-2014 Last Reply Date:- 21-11-2014 Service Tax<br>Got 3 Replies<br>Service Tax<br>Can we (Manufacturing Unit) avail Cenvat Credit of Service Tax against out ward freight, the payment of Service Tax (3.09&#37;) is made by us. Please confirm me at earliest. With thanks and regards Samik....

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..... Reply By Naveed S: The Reply: Sir, Cenvat credit can be availed on outward freight under GTA service Up to the place of removal. In your case, if the place of removal is the factory premises, then outward freight credit shall not be available. Cenvat credit availed if any on outward transportation beyond place of removal is not available. This is a settled legal position. Also please refer ....

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....to the definition of Input Services under Cenvat Credit rules, 2004 for necessary clarification. Reply By MUKUND THAKKAR: The Reply: Sir, In addition of above please refer circular no Cx- 988/12/2014 dt 20.10.2014 Up to the place of removal. Reply By PAWAN KUMAR: The Reply: Dear Sir, As per my view, Cenvat credit on outward freight under GTA is admissible. In a recent circular of CBEC, the p....

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....lace of removal has been explained with provision of Sale of Goods Act, 1930, as per which the place of removal will be the place where the sale has taken place or when the property in goods is transferred from seller to buyer. According to such clarification by the board, Cenvat credit should be allowed on outward freight under GTA up to the place of removal i.e. customer doorstep. In other cases....

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.... such as cenvat credit on outward freight under GTA used for export of goods from factory and removal to Depot/Consignment Agent is admissible.<br> Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing ....