• Calculation of Service Tax & VAT on Works Contract

If I execute a works contract say worth Rs 1000/- should I charge 6% Service Tax on it first and 14.5% VAT on the sum of Rs 1000/- + 6% Service Tax ? whats the exact rule , how it is to be calculated ? Could anyone please help me in this regard ?
Asked 7 years ago in VAT

Dear Sir,

In your case calculation of VAT and service tax will be as follows:

Basic 1000

ST 60

VAT 145

1205

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Hello Sir,

Vat is charged first and then the amount of Service Tax.

Trust this clarifies your query.

Feel free to call / get back in case of further clarifications.

Thanking You.

Regards,

Rohit R Sharma

BCOM, ACA, LLB-GEN, CERT. FAFP

Rohit R Sharma
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