Service tax returns – due dates and penaly for late filing
Six monthly returns due by 25th of next month
Day wise default criteria
Penalty Amount (Rs.)
< 15 days
500 Rs. per day
> 15 days but < 30 days
1000 Rs. per day
> 30 days
1000 Rs. fix plus Rs. 100 per day or Rs. 20,000/- maximum
Note-The same is applicable for NIL returns also.
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