Union Budget 2016 Indirect Tax Changes Rajesh Kumar T.R. Partner, Hiregange & Associates Hiregange & Associates

Service Tax No Change in the Basic Rate of Service Tax and 14%; Introduced new Krishi Kalyan 0.5% on Value of Taxable Service; - Credit only for KKC. Transportation of passengers by air conditioned stage carriage taxable; Services by way of transportation of goods by vessel from outside India is made taxable; Assignment by the Government of the right to use the radio-frequency spectrum and subsequent transfers added in the declared service list;

Service Tax Limitation period for issuing notice increased from 18 Months to 30 Months; Interest rate rationalised –Collected not paid 24% p.a. –Others 15% –If preceeding value less than 60 Lakhs 3% discount. Higher prosecution limit increased to Rs 200 lakh from Rs.50 Lakh; Arrest provision only in cases of collected but not paid.

Service Tax Construction, erection or commissioning of mono rail and metro rail made taxable for contracts entered into post March 2016; Exemptions to certain work where contract entered prior to specified date. –Exemption and refund as case may be for canal, dam or other irrigation works (from period 1 st July 12 to 29 th January,14) –Exemption or refund as the case may be for construction of specified structures for specified purposes (period 1 st April, 15 to 29 th Feb, 16) –Exemption or refund as the case may be for construction of port or airport for specified purposes (period 1 st April, 15 to 29 th Feb, 16)

Other Changes Services in relation to Information Technology Software recorded in Media of Chapter 85 of CETA – where CE duty is payable on RSP (W.e.f ) Retrospective effect to notification No. 01/2016- ST – Refund of service tax on services used beyond the factory or any other place or premises of production or manufacture of the said goods, for export of the said goods (W.e.f ) Any Services by Govt. / LA to Business Entity Taxable under reverse charge other than specified.

Other Changes Service Tax Payment on Quarterly for OMC and HUF Payment of receipt basis option extended to OMC and not for HUF Sr. Advocates to pay tax – No Reverse charge Mutual Fund Agent – Reverse Charge removed Filing of Annual Returns by 30 th November Section 67A(2) added to give validity to POT.

Changes in Abatement Notification 26/2012-ST Sl. No.Description of service providedTaxable Value as Existing Taxable value after amendment 8 Services provided by foreman of chit % without any CENVAT 9A (entry c) Transportation of passengers with or without accompanied belongings by “a stage carrier” % without any CENVAT 10 “Transportation of goods by vessel 30% without any CENVAT 30% with input service credit

Changes in Abatement Notification 26/2012-ST Sl. No.Description of service provided Taxable Value as Existing Taxable value after amendment 11 (i) Services by a tour operator in relation to package tour 25% with restriction of CENVAT credit other than services input services of a tour operator Entry removed 11 (ii) Services by a tour operator, solely arranging booking services 10% without any CENVAT 10% without any CENVAT except input services of a tour operator 11 (iii) Services other than 11 (i) and 11 (ii) 40% without any CENVAT 40% without any CENVAT except input services of a tour operator

Changes in Abatement Notification 26/2012-ST Sl. No.Description of service providedTaxable Value as Existing Taxable value after amendment 12 Construction services provided in relation to residential unit where gross consideration received has taken away where consideration received is less than Rs.1 crore and built up area is less than 2,000/- sft 25% without availment of CENVAT credit on inputs 30% without availment of CENVAT credit on inputs

Dispute Resolution Scheme Applicable for declarations made upto 31 December 2016 Applicable in case of Service Tax/Excise/Customs disputes pending before Commissioner (Appeals) as on 1 March, 2016 Designated authority will issue an acknowledgment of declaration received Declarant will be required to pay tax, interest and 25% of penalty imposed within 15 days of receipt of an acknowledgment Declarant will intimate designated authority within 7 days of making such payment giving details of payment Within 15 days from date of receiving an intimation from declarant, designated authority will pass an order of discharge of dues Not Applicable in certain cases

CENTRAL EXCISE Hiregange & Associates

Central Excise Changes Central Excise Duty Rate – No change Exemption withdrawn on Non-branded Jewellery Exemption withdrawn on Readymade Garments and other products of textile and textile madeups RMC at site exempted Deemed Manufacture – a)all goods falling under CETSH 3401 and 3402 – soap and other cleaning products; b)aluminum foils of a thickness < 0.2 mm; c)wrist wearable devices (smart watches) and d)accessories of motor vehicle.

Jewellery Covered –Jewellery other than silver jewellery not studded with diamonds or ruby or emerald or sapphire Duty Rate – –1% without CENVAT credit and –12.5% with CENVAT credit SSI Exemption –If Previous F.Y. < 1200 Lakhs –Current F.Y. exempt upto 600 Lakhs (March 2016 – 50 lakhs) –Chartered Accountant Certificate for P.Y. turnover.

Jewellery Principal has to register and Not Job worker; Optional centralized central excise registration for jewellery manufacturers with centralized billing or accounting system The requirement of post registration physical verification of the premises done away. Documents for VAT/BIS shall suffice; Own stock records accepted.

Garments and Other Textile Made ups Dutiable –Branded Garments and textile madeups with MRP > % without CENVAT 12.5% with CENVAT Exempt – without CENVAT –Unbranded Garments and textile madeups –Branded Garments and textile madeups with MRP < 1000 Value - 60%. SSI Exemption –If Previous F.Y. < 400 Lakhs –Current F.Y. exempt upto 150 Lakhs (March 2016 – 15 lakhs)

CENVAT Credit Capital Goods to include Equipment and appliance used in an office located within factory Input to include all CG of value up to Rs.10,000/- per piece Cenvat of inputs and CG used for pumping of water, for captive use in factory is allowed

Other Changes in CENVAT Credit Rules Credit relating to goods used at Job workers premises rationalized. Proportionate credit in case of right to use natural resources; Rule 6(3) rationalised; Centralised warehousing for multiple units is permitted under ISD registration Capital goods credit even if used for dutiable activity within 2 years.

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