Service charges at restaurants are not government service tax
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The government cleared the common misconception of thousands who thought that service charges collected by restaurants/hotels/eateries are ‘"Some restaurants/hotels/eateries besides charging for the food and beverages are also charging 'service charges' in their bills. The proceeds of the 'service charges' are retained by the restaurants/hotels/eateries," a
"It is further clarified that effective service tax rate in respect of services provided in relation to serving of food or beverage by a restaurant, eating joint or mess having the facility of air-conditioning or central air-heating in any part of the establishment is 5.6% (14% of 40%) of the total amount charged," the release added.
The new service tax rate of 14 per cent came into effect from June 1, a move that made eating out in restaurants, insurance and phone bills expensive, among many other things.
In his
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Service tax is levied on all services, except a small negative list.
Advertising, air travel, services of architect, certain type of constructions, credit card, even management, and tour operator are some of the important services which attract tax.
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