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1 If i purchase a taxable commodity e.g. edible oil from a manufacturer who have sales tax exemption till year 2010 and that company cannot charge VAT separately in his invoice, how do i get set off against my sales? You have to charge vat in your sales bills on margins i. e. sales value minus purchase value to your customers
2 If i purchase a taxable commodity e.g. edible oil from a manufacturer who have sales tax exemption till year 2010 and that company cannot charge VAT separately in his invoice, how do i get set off against my sales? You have to charge vat in your sales bills on margins i. e. sales value minus purchase value to your customers
3 vat for medical whole sellers please refer the circular available on our website
4 This querry is regarding VAT. We are classified under industrial Inputs as per the official Gazette in May 2000. Does this official Gazette is in force or a new list of items has been introduced under Industrial Inputs. Pl clarify. The new industrial input notification is available on our website under notifications menu please refer that
5 What will be the VAT rate for product registered under Excise tarrif sub heading No.- 3920.32 & 3923.90 from 1st April 05? 4% under industrial input notification
6 the value added tax on loose diamonds and diamond studded jewellery is one percent .what i want to know is that it will be 1 percent on total bill or only on value addition.and also that i have a turnover of less than 10 lacs so do i need to register myself as a vat dealer You have to charge the vat on sale value and claim setoff on purchases. resellers having turnover less than 5 lakhs need not to be registered under vat
7 In case wholselers whether they can continue charging 0.5% Resale Tax on the sale of goods lying in there stock as on 31.3.2005? No the resale tax is abolished from 1-4-05
8 will the cost of personal computers, laptop computers increase or decrease from current (till 31-03-2005)prices due to implication of vat? It depends upon the chain of dealers involved and their margins. at manufacturers level the prices will reduce marginally
9 will the cost of personal computers, laptop computers increase or decrease from current (till 31-03-2005)prices due to implication of vat? It depends upon the chain of dealers involved and their margins. at manufacturers level the prices will reduce marginally
10 why at all VAT Its simple, progressive & transparent system of taxation which does away with cascading effect.
11 Please clearify wheather medicine is under VAT Tax or VAT on MRP at First Point? VAT on MRP at First Point
12 In the Introduction part of VAT Act, 2005 it is stated that it will come into force w e f 01.04.2003 which really should be 01.04.2005. Should we follow this Act w e f 01.04.2005. Kindly confirm on above mail ID or call me on the above number. regards, Dhiraj HLL - Bombay Branch as replied earlier.
13 If VAT is meant to abolish double taxation , will payment of Octroi cease from 1st April05? If not, can we offset the amount paid by means of octroi against the VAT?  
14 Availability of Vat Rules abd Notifications foe Industrial Imput please visit our web site now for the notification and rules.
15 What would be the rate of VAT for people who are under WCT. I am speaking for the interior designing and finishing homes and offices, furniture and other fittings. THERE WOULD BE 8% VAT ON TOTAL CONTRACT RECEIPTS FOR WCT DEALER AND THE DEALER WOULD BE ENTITLED FOR SETOFF FOR TAXES PAID ON PURCHASES IN THE PROPORTION 16/25.
16 where to find TIN No. What will be the VAT On computer products ? EXISTING BST REGISTRATION NOS WOULD BE VALID UNDER VAT SYSTEM AND THE DEALERS WOULD BE ALLOTTED TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NOS IN DUE COURSE.
17 Under the new regime, what is the composition scheme for Dealers who come under Works Contract Tax  
18 Under the new regime, what is the composition scheme for Dealers who come under Works Contract Tax Works contract dealers pay 8% on their receipts. They are also entitled fro set-off on purchases.
19 What is the rate for composition tax in Mumbai ? the rate of composition is same anywhere in the state of maharashtra as prescribed for diffrent classes of dealers.
20 1. Is Tax Invoice A different sheet of paper duplicating all the details of a Invoice? Or Regular invoice showing VAT in a different column will do? 2. S.C. & T,O.T. are to be charged or not. regular invoice showing vat .no sc. and tot to be levied after 1/4/2005.
21 Please adv. status for Merchant exporters who were buying goods under Form14B without sales tax!!! Pre VAT!! there is no form 14B in vat after 1/4/2005. they should buy tax paid goods and claim setoff.
22 Dear Sir I am an Merchant Exporter, and presently sometimes while exporting and buying from Maharashtra, I use Form 14B in lieu for Sales Tax. What is the alternate provision for Form 14B in VAT. Please explain in detail how to go about. Thanks & Regards D K Shah there is no form 14B in vat after 1/4/2005. you should tax paid goods and claim setoff.
23 Dear Sir I am an Merchant Exporter, and presently sometimes while exporting and buying from Maharashtra, I use Form 14B in lieu for Sales Tax. What is the alternate provision for Form 14B in VAT. Please explain in detail how to go about. Thanks & Regards D K Shah there is no form 14B in vat after 1/4/2005. you should tax paid goods and claim setoff.
24 1. How much is the % VAT for Fastneres? 2. Ours is Powder Coating Processing Unit, working on labour charges. If we do only processing on Fastners, like powder coating on Fasteners, is VAT applicable for that ? Or any other taxes ? Kindly clarify. 12.50%
25 HOW TO GET SET-OFF OF VAT ON PURCHASES LOCAL UNDER II SALES FORM, IN LAST FINANCIAL YEAR. PLEASE ADVICE. as per rule 44D in the earler law.
26

what is the vat rate for SUBMESIBLE CABLES FOE SUBMESIBLE PUMPS (agriculture pumps)? where is the list of items showing rate of vat?

submiersible pumps and plastic coated cables are covered under 4 % schedule
27

what is the vat rate for SUBMESIBLE CABLES FOE SUBMESIBLE PUMPS (agriculture pumps)? where is the list of items showing rate of vat?

submiersible pumps and plastic coated cables are covered under 4 % schedule
28 1) What will happen to my existing stock which i have purchased before 31/3/05 in wich tax is already paid at 5.4% ( Including BST,TOT + Surch)I i want to sell it now what rebate i will get. 2) If i puchase material today at 12.5% Vat % i want to sell the same to Gujarat at 4%. What reabte i i will gget & what tax i have to bear. 1) What will happen to my existing stock which i have purchased before 31/3/05 in wich tax is already paid at 5.4% ( Including BST,TOT + Surch)I i want to sell it now what rebate i will get.you will get setoff of only sales tax element. 2) If i puchase material today at 12.5% Vat % i want to sell the same to Gujarat at 4%. What reabte i i will gget & what tax i have to bear. you will get full rebate.
29 Sir, I wanted to know exact VAT Tax Rate for 1) Loose Tea 2) Packet Tea Pls inform as soon as possible. 12.50%
30

What is rate of tax on readymade Garments, canvas/cotton bags, cotto wallets, caps.

GARMENTS ARE LIABLE FOR VAT @4%, OTHER ITEMS ARE @12.5%
31 what is vat Value Added Tax (VAT) is a modem and progressive form of series tax. It is charged and collected by dealers on the price paid by the customer. VAT paid by dealers on their purchases is usually available for set-off against the VAT collected on sales. For details, contact our web site.
32 we are into the business of Bakery and confectionery products(cakes and chcolates) with a annual turnover above Rs. 5,00,000/- Lakhs(five Lakhs)...do we have an option of composition scheme? or do we have to register as manufacters? do reply... yes there is composition scheme you will get the details on our website
33 Whether retailer purchasing small portion of interstate purchase/urd purchases can pay VAT on those purchases and claim composition for balance turnover of sale which are purhcased locally Yes
34 rate of IT PRODUCTS & INDUSTRIAL INPUTS UNDER VAT 4%
35 bill & challan format The contents of Tax invoice and cash memo are available under rules on our website. format of challan is also available in form menue on website
36 Plaese inform me that Vat Is there on Textiles Products & Their Made ups, & if Yes Plase how i find out the rate of vat? TEXTILE PRODUCTS WOULD BE EXEPTED FROM VAT FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF VAT IF COVERED BY ADDITIONAL EXCISE DUTY SCHEDULE. NOTIFIED MADE UPS WOULD BE LIABLE FOR VAT 4%
37 please could u clarify if high seas sales is valid under vat and if so suppose i based in mumbai sale on high seas to somone in vapi does ,is that exempted from vat? High seas sales are covered by CST Act. which is in force after implementation of VAT. There is no change as far as high seas sales are concerned
38 what is vat vat is value added tax
39 What Tax Rate Will apply to Printer. Paper Printing Plastic Poly Bag Printing ALL PRINTED MATERIALS EXCEPT BOOKS AND PERIODICALS ARE LIABLE TO VAT @4% OTHER ITEMS ARE LIABLE @12.5%
40 Is Vat 4 % on MRP or billing price in case of Medicines ? MRP
41 Is Vat 4 % on MRP or billing price in case of Medicines ? MRP
42 What is the percentage of VAT for Toys? Can we start dispatches without the new VAT number? Where can we get the list of items which fall under 4% VAT and 12.5% VAT? Your old RC No are valid in VAt you will get the rates for various commodities under schedule menu on our website
43 1) Do I need to mentioned the VAT on our sales bill to the customer. 2) what will be the tax structure on AMC of the computer products. And if there is existing AMC contract prior from April 05 which carries Service Tax @10.2% what will be current status of the same? 1) Do I need to mentioned the VAT on our sales bill to the customer. Ans. if you are issuing tax invoice then you have to show the vat component separately in the bill 2) what will be the tax structure on AMC of the computer products. And if there is existing AMC contract prior from April 05 which carries Service Tax @10.2% what will be current status of the same? Ans AMC are works contract so you have to pay tax on components changed as per the schedule rate applicable to that commodity. otherwise you can opt for composition scheme. The contract awarded prior to 1.4.05 will be liable to tax under VAT but the liablity to pay tax is limited to the extent of tax payable earlier in wct act.
44 what is payment to be made for a voluntary option of composition scheme for small retailers having turnover above 5 lacs. You are requested to refer the Notification released for retailers which is available on our web site.
45 what is vat Value Added Tax (VAT) is modem and progressive form of sales tax. It is charged and collected by dealers on the price paid by the customer. VAT paid by dealer on their purchases is usually available for set-off against the VAT collected on sales. For details, contact our web site.
46 vat invoice format the contents of Tax invoice is on website under rules menu
47 What are change in works contract tax. How to comptute wct now u nder VAT and what @ set off for wct. The WCT Act is repealed and no more in existance. now for works contracts also the VAT is applicable
48

DETAIL INFORMATION OF VAT WITH RESPECT TO MANUFACTURERS.

Manufacturer is required to collect VAT on the sales effected by him at the prescribed rates. The dealer will get set-off as per the provisions of Rule No.52 & 53. You are requested to refer the Rules, which are available on our web site.
49 Pl give tax rate on all chemicals, adhesives, resins , Gum, emulsions, tapes..... Notification in respect of Industrila Inputs bearing No.VAT-1505/CR-115/Taxation-1, dated 1.4.2005 is available on our web site. If the goods are covered in the said Notifications, the rate of tax will be 4%, otherwise the rate will be 12.5%.
50 Please tell us about the Position of the units under Incentive scheme-BC Form . What about stocks as on 31.03.05 If you are holding Entitlement Certificate under package scheme of incentives under exemption mode, your exemption in respect of sales will be continued as it is. You will have to purchase goods by paying full taxes and you will have to claim refund of MVAT paid on your purchases. As you are manufacturer, there is no implication of stock.
51 our unit is exempted under capital incentive scheme . 1) effect of vat on our purchase of raw Material & stores spares for which we were issuing bc form. 2)how to calculate cqb 3)is their any requirement of prepration of separte invoice other than excise invoice pls reply in details regards vinod muley our unit is exempted under capital incentive scheme . 1) effect of vat on our purchase of raw Material & stores spares for which we were issuing bc form. Ans Now the BC form is abolished. You have to purchase the raw material by paying tax and claim refund of it in your returns 2)how to calculate cqb Ans CQB is calculated on the basis of sales made by you asper rules pls go through rules available on our website 3)is their any requirement of prepration of separte invoice other than excise invoice Ans Contents of tax invoice are given in the rules
52

1}in sales invoice, assessvalue =qty* rate =amt 16.32% excise duty vat 12.5%= sales invoice amount whether it is right or wrong 2}in mst all other tax i,e ii sale form 13,was removed and vat was only calculated is right or wrong pls clarify the above points thanking you ganesh

1. Correct. You have to add in the value of the goods, the amount of excise duty and on total invoice amount so arrieved, you have to charge VAT at the prescribed rates. 2. All forms prescribed under the B.S.T.Act,1959 are now cancelled w.e.f. 1.4.2005.
53

what is the status of form (AF)37 applicable for sale of goods to central government/indian railways under VAT

AF form is now abolished. you have to levy full rate of tax.
54

what is the status of form (AF)37 applicable for sale of goods to central government/indian railways under VAT

AF form is now abolished. you have to levy full rate of tax.
55 what is VAT on Drip Irrigation Components. 12.50%
56 What ere the product under IT. What will be the Tax rate for UPS. Please refer Notification No. Vat-1505/CR-116/Taxation 1 dated 1/4/2005 for products covered under IT. Rate of tax for UPS covered by Excise code 85.04,is 4%.
57 What is the composition rate ? Will there be any set off to next pruchaser who buys materials from the person covered in composition scheme ? if yes, how to determine that or at what rate ? Please refer composition scheme on our website for all the details.
58 Coated Paper rate please 4%
59 Coated Paper rate please 4%
60

WHAT IS THE TAX RATE FOR TEA UNDER VAT

Tax rate for tea is 12.5%under VAT.
61 What will be the VAT rate for: 1) Coated Papers & Paper Boards & 2) Packaging material like cartons, corrugated cartons, labels, stickers & other printed material which were earlier billed under the works contract act ? 4%
62 Sirs, Our product falls under Item No. 67 of your tariff. However it is not clear whether powder form of Non-ferrous metals will be covered under the same schedule. Presently the tax rate is 4%. Will it continue in 4% ? Please refer our website for the notification related to non ferrous metals.
63 rate of vat on all Diagnostics product useed in pathological labs, Rate of vat on chemical, surgical Rate of Diagnostics product used in pathological labs is 12.5%. RATE OF VAT on surgical is 12.5%.For rate of chemical please refer the notification of industrial inputs on our website.
64 1. What would be tax liability fow Works Contract carried out in Maharashtra and in other states? Any set off can be claimed? 2. MAterials purchased under CST . Can the set off of the same be claimed while paying VAT in local Sales? 3. What is the VAT rate for readymade garments? Rajiv 1. What would be tax liability fow Works Contract carried out in Maharashtra and in other states? Ans the goods involved in execution of works contract the schedule rate will be applicable.or other wise you can opt for composition scheme 2Any set off can be claimed? ans. setoff can be claimed for vat paid goods used in works contract 2. MAterials purchased under CST . Can the set off of the same be claimed while paying VAT in local Sales? ans No 3. What is the VAT rate for readymade garments? 4% Rajiv
65 what is the % of vat applicable for the pumps meant for domestic/industrial usage. Rate of tax on centrifugal,monobloc and submersible pumps and parts is 4%,covered by schedule C entry19.PUMPS Other than the above description will be taxable at the rate of 12.5%
66 what is the tax percentage for composition scheme for retailers? also pl give details about composition scheme. All details related to composition scheme is available on website.Please refer our website.
67 What rat of tax an offset printer has to charge under VAT from april.2005 Rate of tax on offset printer machinery is 12.5%.If you are doing the activity of offset printing ,such printed material will be covered by entry 76 in schedule C.
68

Dear sir, Are we going to get the set-off  for the tax Paid on URD raw material Purchases, on the sale of finished products?

In VAT provisions effective from 1.4.2005, there is no provision to pay Purchase Tax on purchases effected from unregistered dealers. Hence, question of set off in respect of P.T. paid does not arise.
69 We are manufacturers of fabrics which are exported directly by us. How do I claim back refund of VAT paid on Raw materials used for manufacture of export goods. You have to file periodic returns and claim refund of input taxes paid on raw materials under the VAT provisions.
70 I am a retailer. Under composition scheme can I deduct exempted purchases \ sales for calculating tax payable under composition. No
71 I am a retailer. Under composition scheme can I deduct exempted purchases \ sales for calculating tax payable under composition. No
72 In Gujrat state there is no vat. If my dealer wants to sell goods in gujrat, how to preapre bill in maharshtra, what would be the tax rate against form C, 4% or 12.5% ? pl. let me know immediately. Thanks. The CST act is in force . hence the interstate sales are convered by said act the rate of tax for sales against C form is 4%
73 what is tax rate on diamond studded jewellery Please refer Entry No.1 of Schedule B appended to the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act,2002, which is as under.: 1. Articles made of precious metals of fineness not less than fifty per cent whether or not containing-precious-stones, semi precious stones, diamonds or pearls whether real or cultured. The rate of tax is 1%.
74 what is tax rate on diamond studded jewellery Already replied
75

what is tax rate on diamond studded jewellery ?IS THIER ANY TAX ON INTER STATE TRADING OF LOOSE DIAMOND?

Interstate sales of used or unused Diamonds are liable to CST at 1% against declaration in Form-C and at 10% in absence of declaration in Form-C.
76 we are registered dealer. we purchase O.M.S. and sale in maharashtra under E-1 transaction against 4% CST. Pl. guide us how the rate structure would be under vat. we deal with machine Parts. the rate of tax for machin part sold by you is 12.5%
77

what is tax rate on diamond studded jewellery?IS THIER ANY TAX ON INTER STATE TRADING OF LOOSE DIAMOND ?DETAILS ABOUT LABOUR JOB, IF A MAN GIVE GOLD TO KARIGAR TO MAKE JEWELLERY,ANY SERVICE TAX ON IT ?

VAT on diamond jewellery 1% and interstate sales of loose diamonds is 1% against C form. For service tax matter pls contact nearest central excise office
78 IF I AM A RETAILER DO I NEED TO SHOW VAT AMMOUNT SEPERATELY ON MY BILL OR IS IT OK IF THE VAT AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE .SECONDLY I AM REGISTERED UNDER BST & CST IS IT NECESSARY TO REGISTER AGAIN UNDER VAT PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 1. It is at your option to issue VAT invoice or cash memorandum. You have to show tax amount separately if you issue VAT invoice. If you issue cash memo, it is not necessary to show tax separately. 2. If your turnover for previous year is more than Rs.5,00,000/- or you are an Importer and your turnover for previous year is more than Rs.1,00,000/- then you are not required to get yourself registered under the provisions of VAT Act and your existing Registration Nos. will continue.
79 can u give me list of various items under 4% VAT and 12.5% VAT If my purchase is from non-vat state kindly let me know how should i account the things and whether I will be elegible for for set-off against different taxes paid by my supplier and also let me know if the purchase is tax-free whether VAT paid by me will have any set-off procedure. Regards Dharmesh For list of commodities taxable under 4% and 12.5% please refer schedule published by Govt. It is available on our website. You can not get setoff of tax paid on oms purchases If purchases are taxfree you can not get any setoff. If your purchases are form our state and your supplier has collected vat seperately form you and has issued tax invoice to you, you can get input tax credit.
80 Business is of Tea Stall on suburban railway stations and are regd. dealers under BST.Our selling price is either MRP or fixed by the Railways and thus cannot charge tax from the public. Also, as unit value is low,bills are not raised. Q. Are we liable for VAT/ST? If so at what rate? YOU WILL BE COVERED BY COMPOSITION SCHEME IF THE TURNOVER IS ABOVE RS. 5 LAKH.
81 Business is of Tea Stall on suburban railway stations and are regd. dealers under BST.Our selling price is either MRP or fixed by the Railways and thus cannot charge tax from the public. Also, as unit value is low,bills are not raised. Q. Are we liable for VAT/ST? If so at what rate? YOU WILL BE COVERED BY COMPOSITION SCHEME IF THE TURNOVER IS ABOVE RS. 5 LAKH.
82 Dear Sir, We are being assessed by Mandvi Division since 1986. We have two queries, and will be obliged to receive your reply: 1.As we already have a BST and CST number, how do we apply for a VAT registration no. What is the form no. under which we apply for this and procedure. 2.We are dealers/resellers of chemicals. Our products are not mentioned in any of the new schedules for VAT rates. These products are all industrial inputs. We understand they are being notified under Schedule C - 54. Where can we get a list of industrial inputs (including chemicals) being notified. Can we have the reference no. of such list/notification/circular/notice, so that we may procure the same. We shall be highly obliged if you could please provide us the requested information. Regards Vinay Agarwal Fortuna Agencies Bombay Your BST & CST No. will be continued as it is in VAT Act,if your turnover is exceeded Rs.5 lakhs in the previous year or if you are importer, your turnover has exceeded Rs. 1 lakh. List of industrial input and packing material is notified by the Govt. and the same is available on website.
83 What will be the tax rate for life saving medicines which earlier were excempted from any sales tax. Life saving drugs are now taxable @4%
84 we are availing benefit under sales tax exemption scheme at SANGLI. Please advise whether we have to charge VAT - whether our customer get any benefit. Whether we can continue to purchase without payment of VAT. If so how. Whether credit can be taken for CST paid. As you are covered under Exemption mode of package scheme of incentives, you will not be required to charge VAT. Your customers can get reduction in Saleprice as prescribed in rule 57(2). You can not continue to purchase without payment of VAT. No setoff is allowed on goods purchased from OMS i.e. CST paid.
85 1.for Form 14,14B,BC form under sales tax,what rate of vat is to be charged.? 2.please confirm for below ex. chapter heading the rate of vat 3926.90,3920.32,3920.
31,8485.90,3920.39,3915.90 ?
Now all forms i.e. 14,14B,BC are not existence w.e.f.1.4.2005. Regular rate of VAT will be applicable for the sale of goods. In absence of description of goods of chapter heads in your querry , correct rate of tax can not be communicated.
86 We are components manufacturer for domestic and automotive industry. kindly clarify vat implementation for it Rate of tax on automobile goods is 12.5%.Under Vat you are required to charge Vat at full rate on sales and you will get credit of tax paid on purchases.
87 What is Composition Scheme Please ellaborate on the above given topic In order to relieve some businesses of the need to keep detailed records the makes provision for a simple method of accounting for VAT. The method of calculating how much VAT is due to be paid is also made easier.Such a method is called compostion scheme.
88 pls let us know the composition scheme for restaurants Composition scheme for Restaurant is available on website. Pleae refer the same.
89 Online Registration This facility is not yet provided.
90 WE ARE AUTHORISED CERAMIC DEALERS OF JOHSON, NITCO, KAJARIA, HAVING 2 SHOWROOMS IN AMBERNATH & BADLAPUR. PRODUCT FROM JOHSON IS UNDER NO TAX HOW DO I BILL THEM TO END CINSUMER, PRODUCT FROM NOTCO BILLED @ 15.8 STOCK IN HAND HOW TO BILL & NEW STOCK PURCHASE @ 12.5% HOW TO BILL. PL ADVICE, HOW TO BILL TO CONSUMER & SUBDEALERS, OUR TURNOVER IS ABOVE RS 1.5 CRORE You can issue tax invoice to your sub dealer and/or cash memorandum to end users at your option in respect of tax paid separately purchases. For the goods purchased from Entitlment holder,(M/s Johnson) you have to pay tax on your value addition i.e. after deducting Purchase price from your sale price. On differential amount you can collect taxes separately. Please see rule 57(2).
91 I had purchased my car in Jan 2004 from Baroda (Gujarat) and have now shifted to Navi Mumbai. I paid GST @ 8% in Gujarat and now I am told that when I trasnfer the vehicle to Navi Mumbai I will have to pay the differential sales tax of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Please advise if this is true and with VAT coming into effect at what rate. had purchased my car in Jan 2004 from Baroda (Gujarat) and have now shifted to Navi Mumbai. I paid GST @ 8% in Gujarat and now I am told that when I trasnfer the vehicle to Navi Mumbai I will have to pay the differential sales tax of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Please advise if this is true and with VAT coming into effect at what rate. ANS if you have transfered the car before 1/4/05 then you have to make payment of 4% tax in maharashtra otherwise 4.5%
92 What is the VAT on Retail. I Sell Pet food and Pet Products. Where do i get the required information from? 12.5% for act rules and notification pls visit our website
93 What is the VAT on Retail.I Sell Pet food and Pet Products. Where do i get the required information from? 12.5% for act rules and notification pls visit our website
94 I am in retail trading of all types of sarees handloom as well as power loom from all over India. currently I am registered under Luxury tax on heavy silk sarees. n\now whether VAT is applicabel to me ? Luxury tax will continue from 1Please let me know April? Luxury Tax ACt would continue in present form. Itis not merged in VAT.
95 I am in retail trading of all types of sarees handloom as well as power loom from all over India. currently I am registered under Luxury tax on heavy silk sarees. n\now whether VAT is applicable to me ? Luxury tax will continue from 1Please let me know April? Luxury Tax ACt would continue in present form. Itis not merged in VAT.
96 we sell industrial inputs to units backward area, we use to charge NIL tax against form "BC", What is the current status ? You have to charge VAT as applicable on your sales. With effect from 1.4.2005 all forms such as form BC/15EC are not in existence.
97 What will be the method for calculating setoff(formula) when we send goods out of Maharashtra. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For Sanyo Chemicals Ramesh Shah Proprietor If the dealerdispatches any taxabe goods outside the state, to any place within
98 Sir, I run a cybercafe at Babhai, Borivali (W). How will VAT affect my business? Do I need to register for VAT? Can you please give me details of VAT for Cyber Cafe? Thanking you in anticipation Yours sincerely, Ashish Malani Cybercafe is a service and services are not taxed under the VAT Act.You need to register only if you are buying or selling goods.
99 Dear Sir: The state goverment in year 2002 by their notification STA.2002/CR24A/Taxation-2 dated 1st May 2002 had made following life saving products made out of Human Blood & Plasma tax free 1) Anti-Haeomophilic Factor Concentrate (VII & IX) 2) Anti Rabies Normal Human Immunoglobulin 3) Anti-D Immunoglobulin 4) Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin 5) Normal Human Immunoglobulin 6) Normal Human serum Albumin What will be the tax rate for above items in VAT regime from 1st April 2005. Regards, Purvi Shah The items mention by u are covered under schedule entry C-29 Under MVAT , for taxatation of medicines pl refer cir 1T OF 2005 DTD 1/4/05.
100 Respected Sir/s, I am manufacturing and trading following products:1.Currency Detectors, 2.Currency Counting Machines, 3. Inverters (Electronic Power Generators),4.UPS,5.Emergency Lights,6.Stabilizers etc. Please let me know the tax structure for the above products and how should i bill to the dealers and consumers separately. Also let me know the outside state taxation or billing for sales as well as purchases. Should i keep separate books of sales for trading and products mfd by me? Kindly oblige by providing information along with examples. Regards, Rajesh As per schedule entry C-56, list of IT products are notified, under which UPS are covered at serial no 7 excise tarrif no 85.05.For your other items pl refer web site www.
vat.maharashtra.gov.in.
notification
for further details.

 

101 What is Rate of Lease Tax i.e. Right to use of Goods Act? What is the deadline for paying tax? Any new challan or return being printed for filing VAT return and tax? Lease Act is merged in VAT. Lease dealers will pay VAT on sales and the dates will be as per the VAT Act. You are required to pay VAT on your sales(rents).
102 If I import goods from outside India, can the duty paid be eligible for setting off? Where can I find information on how to exactly calculate my VAT? As on today no set-off is available on custom duty paid by the dealer, on which items u want to know rate of tax , you have not mention in your query.
103 VAT is applicable for retale medical shop? Medicated soap is not medicine ,thus liable to MVAT @ 12.5%.
104 can we continue to sale of goods in transit by endorsing documents of title like before. Whether c form is to be collected from the party and e - 1 form is to be collected from buyer. 2 ) What is the rate of sales tax under cst. when the goods are sold to outside state buyer in case of registered and unregistered dealer and in case of registered buyer whether c form is to be collected or not There is no change under CST ACT 1956 after introduction of MVAT WEF 1/4/2005.If the goods are supported with c form liable to tax @4% AND NOT SUPPORTED THEN 10% OR higher rate of tax applicable in MVAT.
105 Respected Sir, i would kindly request you to supply me the list of items and objects on the sale of which VAT is applicable. thanking you, Neha jalan. Kindly refer web site http://
www.vat.maharashtra.
gov.in
 for details schedule entries i.e. schedule A,B,C,D,E.
106 What is VAT % for Industrial valves, Pipes, Fittings & flanges in Carbon steel & ss. There is no specific entry so the rate would be 12.5%
107 Our item Glass Beads (Micro spheres of Glass) under earlier schedule notification A-30(2) was free from sales tax. Please inform the rate of VAT applicable under current law. This is urgent so please inform per return immediately. Thanks. Beads of Glass are covered under schedule entry C-51 AND LIABLE TO MVAT @4%.
108 Dear Sir / Madam, I want to send material from Nasik (Maharashtra) TO Kurnool (Andhrapradesh)pls. tell me what will be the tax (vat) structure. waiting for your reply. Thanks & Regards Chetan Sonawane, Nasik 9890229054 If mateial send from Nasik (MS) TO Kurnool (AP) IT IS INTERSTATE SALE LIABLE TO TAX @4%, IF SUPPORTED WITH C forms . There is no change under CST Act 1956.
109 Dear Sir / Madam, I want to send material from Nasik (Maharashtra) TO Kurnool (Andhrapradesh)pls. tell me what will be the tax (vat) structure. waiting for your reply. Thanks & Regards Chetan Sonawane, Nasik 9890229054 it is presumed that you are selling goods to Kurnool.in such case there is no change in c.s.t. taxation system.If your sale is on c form it is taxed @4%.If sale is not supported with c form it will be taxed @10%if commodity tax rate is less than 10% ,if commodity tax rate is more than 10% it will be taxed at that higher rate.
110 Sir, I would like to know what is the Vat rate on PVC Insulated Copper Cables & Wires, Please let us know P.Vasudevan Marketing Manager For Industrial Plastic coated cables, teh rate of tax is 4%.
111 Ours is a Khadi and village Industries Commission unit exempted from Sales Tax in Maharashtra state . Am I exempted from VAT also ? If so upto what limit? No. Your sales are not exempted from MVAT Act.
112 Manufacturer having turnover less than 5 lacs is liable to pay vat ? if he is buying raw mat. with vat payment , set-off avaible Vat system for S S I ? Whether invoice should show seprate vat or sell price should inclusive of vat Manufacturer raised inv. on selling price than what about M R P Manufacturers having turnover less than 5 lacs is not liable to pay vat.Hence other subqueries related to first query are not applicable.
113 We are manufacturers of glass ampoules and glass tubular vials which comes under Schedule Entry c-1/27 C.Excise Heading 7007.10 This is converted out of glass tube under C.Ex Heading 7001.90 Kindly let us know 1. How Billing can be done by us and under what rate in inside Maharashtra and also outside Maharashtra against Form C 2. What is the Schedule entry and the rate for the above items. 3. Our existing BST & CST Nos will be OK? If not do we have to register for VAT 4. Out Turn over is above 10crores. Pls inform us at the earliest Thanking you R. Stanley If your goods are covered by ex heading no 70.07 then it is taxable @4% inside maharashtra. and for interstate sales you should charge 4% against c Form. The sch entry for industrial input is C-54. please refer the notification of industrial input.Your exsiting BST/CST no are ok no need of registration for vat.
114 whether vat is published in official gazzete YES.You can refer our website.
115 what is the rate of tax on cotton cloth and cotton coated rexin cloth and other cloth such as wollen cloth ,silk cloth Please communicate teh central excise tarrif number to your produces to enable us to give a proper reply.
116 We are Manufacture of Computer Desined Polyester Woven Garment Labels which is mainly used by Local Garment Manufacturing Industry & Garment Exporter. Pl let me know what Rate of VAT Should I charged on my product. please supply us the exact excise heading of your product
117 what about cst purchase weather tax can be allowed as set off while selling in maharashtra by charging vat or should we sell as sale in transit if whole consignment is sold. if cst is not allowed as set off then it means that we should not buy anything form other states. ans for Q 1 is No. Q.2 you can sell in transit provided all other requirments Under CST act fulfilled
118 we have only bst no. but now we are planning to distribute items in other states then what is the procedure to do to run my business in the same name in multiple states? you have to follow procdures in those respective states.You have to add those places in your MVAT R.C.NO.as additional places of business.
119

What is the rate of Works Contract Tax under VAT ? IN CASE OF COMPOSITION IS A LOWER RATE APPLICABLE ? It is practically very difficult to relate specific purchase bills

In composition rate of tax is *% on the total receipts. Set-off would be reduced by 16/25% in case of composition.In other cases, tax rate would be as per schedule and full set-off would be available.
120 CLEAR OUR TIN NO OR HOW TO CONFIRM OUR TIN NO In maharashtra no Tin no. are alloted yet. Your bst no. will be the vat no.
121 whether material can be dispatched on challan and tax invoice can be sent subsequently for more than one challans together. There is no change in previous procedure.
122 I want to know the exact & clear details for the VAT taxation on construction industry. Also How does it affect to the contractors. Thanking You. please see the rule 58 of the maharashtra vat rules, pertaining to calculation of purchase price for works contract.
123 For one of my customer i would like to know 1. What i s the rate of VAT for Stainless Steel Spoons, Forks etc.? 2. Will there be CST applicable? The VAT rate for Stainless Steel Spoons, Forks is 12.5%. if You sell goods out side the maharashtra state then CST will be applicable. You will get setoff of the taxes paid on your inputs.
124 Whether works contract tax is still applicable? what vat should be charged for Engg contracts in State & what for OMS works contract? what is a composite scheme? There is only Value added Tax after 1/4/05. You should charge VAT as per the schedule entry of the goods in which the property is trasferred under works contract or you can opt for composition scheme
125 Sir, IF in a trade suppose one party is registered under VAT and the other Party is still under BST. & the Party under VAT purchases from PARTY under BST and sells the same Goods to direct consumer, how will be the set off Mechanism. please Reply. Thanks. Such situation will not arise. All the dealers registered under the B.S.T.Act till 31.3.2005 are covered under the provisions of VAT Act w.e.f.1.4.2005, subject to the provisions of Section 3 of the VAT Act.
126 I am a manu. of press Tools, jigs and moulds. How much VAT should I charge in my tax invoice?  
127 i am a machine tool dealer selling machinery and electric power tools what will be my slab 4% being capital goods or 12.5%  
128 1)How do we make cash memo/credit memos for retailing and whole sealing? 2)Incase we are whole sealers/retailers then is it advisable to go for VAT and how do we separate whole sealing and retaiing? 1. In respect of wholesell business, VAT invoice is required to be issued. For retail business, you may issue case memorandum. 2. You have to go for VAT.
129 Dear sir, Suppose Seller Party in trade is exempted from VAT for Low turnover and the purchaser party is under VAT, and the purchaser himself is the last consumer of the goods , then do he have any liability onto him. Please reply. Thanks. Purchases effected from the dealer who is not registered under VAT Act will not attract Purchase Tax Liability on the purchaser. The purchaser of these goods will not get input credit of tax i.e. set off.
130 What is the rate of VAT on Plastic Scrap and Recycled Plastic Granules out of Plastic Scrap ? As per schdule entry C- 75 Plastic granules and master batches are taxable @ 4%. Plastic scrap taxable at 12.5%
131 Pl let us know 1) the list of items included in Schedule E (12.5%) 2)Whether tax rate are corelated with Central Excise Tariff? Schedule E is for goods which are not sepcified in any other schedule of the VAT act. Its residuary Schedule. Except for industrial input and IT products there is no correlation with central excise tariff
132 1)How do we make cash memo/credit memos for retailing and wholesealing? 2)Incase we are wholesealers/retailers then is it advisable to go for VAT and how do we seperate wholesealing and retaiing? For the purpose of whilesale business, you have to issue tax invoice and for retail business, you may issue cash memorandum. The provisions related to your question are described in Sec.86 of the Maharashtra Value Added Tax,2002.The entire text is available on our web site.
133 please inform the VAT rate of tax for dyes and chemicals ? You are requested to refer the Notification No.VAT-1505/CR-115/Taxation-1, dated 1.4.2005 published in respect of Industrial Inputs and packing material which is available on our web site. If your goods are covered by the Entries in the said Notifications, then the goods will attract 4% tax. Otherwise, tax rate will be 12.5%.
134 My business is Jwellers. But my shop is in the town place where turnover of a is not more than 2000 then can i will have to pay the vat . and my yearly income is not exceeds Rs.50000 how can i manage vat? Your question does not give the exact details as regards the nature of business whether you are Importer or a Reseller. Similarly, you have not given the yearly turnover of sales or purchases. The limit for registration under the VAT Act is Rs.1,00,000/- per year for Importer and Rs.5,00,000/- for other type of dealers.
135 Sir, Pl. let us know Vat Invoice format for billing purpose. No specific proforma for VAT invoice is prescribed. You have to mentioned “TAX INVOICE” in bold letters preferably on the top of the invoice. Your address and Registration No. should be printed. The name of the purchasing dealer and address is required to be shown. Following Certificate is required to be given at the end of the invoice. “ I/We hereby certify that my/our registration certificate under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 is in force on the date on which the sale of the goods specified in this tax invoice is made by me/us and that the transaction of sale covered by this tax invoice has been effected by me/us and it shall be accounted for in the turnover of sales while filing of returns and the due tax, if any, payable on the sale has been paid or shall be paid.”
136 We are manufacturer of engineering spares & selling it to all Zonal railways.Some times Railways send theire machinery at our works for repaires in which we have to repaired the machinery and have to fit new material too.In this case we are charging to railways service tax on repairing & Sale tax on supply of material. Now please inform us how we should calculate the taxes on repairing & manufacturing after VAT is imposed. Secondly some orders from railways issuid from Mumbai and the material is to be deliverd in Bhusawal i.e.into Maharashtra only. please also give the % of tax in this case. for repairs you have to charge vat on components and parts replaced as per the applicable schedule rate. for delivery in bhusawal same rate is applicable
137 Whether Form "BC" will be issued for purchases during 2005-2006 for Entitlement Certificate holders. No all forms are aboilshed
138 this web site is very good but i do not open forms & also rate forms page please expleain this queary please try again
139 APPLICABALITIY OF VAT ON AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST PRODUCT ???? PLEASE REPLY AT EARLISET REGARDS DHARMESH DESAI please go through schedule available on our website
140 1. Please inform the rate of tax for paper purchased on "c" form? 2. Rate of tax for paper used for xerox and note-books. 3. Tax is to be calculated on the total sales or on the G.P. or N.P. KINDLY CLARIFY THANK YOU The tax rate is @4% on sales price of the paper whether it is purchased on c form or otherwise
141 our sale tax no.is 413304-s-00188 pls tell us our TIN no. there is no tin at present your old no will continue
142 at what rates are board games to be charged in vat SPORTS GOODS ARE @4%
143 ARE FORM 14/14-1/15/31 VALID TO BE ISSUED UNDER VAT? PLEASE CLARIFY WHAT ABOUT PURCHASES FROM URD DEALERS, ARE THEY SUBJECT TO VAT INSTEAD OF PURCHASE TAX WHICH IS NORMALLY PAID BY THE BUYER? NO FORMS UNDER VAT. URD PURCHASES WOULD NOT BE ENTITLED FOR SETOFF
144 if the dealer is purchasing from manufacturer who is exempt under exemption scheme and is not chrging sales tax, then should the dealer chage VAT as he is getting the goods on NFNT and on what amount POST EXEMPTION VALUE ADDITION IS TO BE TAXED UNDER VAT
145 Electric Motors. PUMPS ARE LIABLE TO VAT @4%
146 Dear Sir, Kindly please inform that if goods are procured locally on payment of the VAT, how does one take the benefit of VAT when the goods are sold out of maharashtra state. YOU WILL FULL TAX CREDIT AND REFUND
147 rates of tax charged on paraffinwax and wax candles As per entry C-71 rate of tax on paraffinwax is 4%
148 Please let us know the tax chargeable on our product - SODIUM SILICATE, EXCISE CHAPTER NNO. 2839.10 Tax until yesterday was 13%++ REFER INPUTS NOTIFICATION ON http://
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149 [a]If the Purchase of the raw-material or other types of parts/components from the dealers who are 1)covered under composite scheme i.e. unvatable Purchase Bills.2)If the purchases are made from Unregistered Dealers? What will be the purchase Tax. [b]how to get the registration for the COPMPOSITE SCHEME of 1%? Presently I am registered under the BST & CST. FOR COMPOSITION SCHEME REFER LEAFLETS ON http://
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150 We are manufacturer of medicines and would like to know on which price we should charge VAT? on Trade Price or on M.R.P. ON MRP FOR MANUFACTURERS FOR TRADERS NO NEED TO DISCLOSE TO IN RETURN OF MEDICINES
151 We are exporter. What are the impact of VAT on us can we purchase under form 14B like earlier we did? Do we have to pay/collect VAT on our Export Bills? Please clarify. NO VAT ON EXPORTS. NO FORMS TO BE ACCEPTED UNDER VAT.
152 Please inform us what are the rules for stock transfer to our branch office in New Delhi. STOCK TRANSFERS AGAINST FORM F TO CONTINUE SETOFF TO BE RESTRICTED TO EXCESS OF 4%
153 ARE TRACTORS TROLLEYS TRACTORS IMPLEMENTS EXEMPTED. NO. THEY ARE LIABLE TO VAT @4%
154 a)Is there any Vat on import of raw material? b)How will be the VAT on goods sold from Gujarat to Maharashtra? c)If goods goods from Maharashtra to Gujarat,then CST and VAT both will be appicable? NO VAT ON IMPORT. CST ACT TO CONTINUE. IF CST IS CHARGED NO VAT ON CST SALES
155 EXPLAIN BREF MRTHOD OF ACCUNTING SYSTEM IN VAT. AND METHOD OF CALCULATION OF VAT TAX ALSO TELL ABOUT PUNISHMENT AND PENALTY IN THIS VAT SYSTAM AND PLEASE MAIL IT REFER LEAFLETS ON http://
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156 EXPLAIN BREF MRTHOD OF ACCUNTING SYSTEM IN VAT. AND METHOD OF CALCULATION OF VAT TAX ALSO TELL ABOUT PUNISHMENT AND PENALTY IN THIS VAT SYSTAM AND PLEASE MAIL IT REFER LEAFLETS ON http://
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157 if i had registered in both b.s.t.& c.s.t before the commencement of vat then i need to reregistered in both NO EXISTING BST AND CST REGISTRATIONS ARE VALID
158 expelain setoff calculation with example FULL SETOFF ON PURCHASES SUJECT TO CONDITIONS REFER http://
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159 Sir, We manufacture healthcare products. How do we get the VAT rates for these products? Should we refer with their excise chapter numbers or Is there any other book that we should refer to? Kindly advise. REFER INPUTS NOTIFICATION AND SCHEDULE ON http://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in
160 1)Do Premises given on lease will attract VAT, if yes at what rate? 2)Are we supposed to show VAT charged separately in cash memo. 3) On Goods with MRP marked VAT collection will be over and above MRP. VAT IS ON MOVABLE GOODS. NO NEED TO SHOW VAT IN CASH MEMO. VAT IS INCLUDED IN MRP
161 We are manufacturers and Reselers of Electrical and Instrumentation items, like Temperature Gauges, PRessure Gauges ect and supply to electrical industries, Power stations etc. We request you to kindly let us know as under, 1. At what rate the VAT is applicable on our products when we sell to our client, is it 4% or 12.5% 2.If possible can you email the list of items that comes under 4% VAT and list of Items that comes under 12.5% VAT Wating for your response and are eager to start with the VAT implementation With Warm Regards VISHAL SHAH 1. 12.5% 2. REFER SCHEDULE ON http://
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162 What tax would be aplicable for selling goods to other states( Vat or CST). CST
163 i am manufacture of readymade garment, if i make a bill for surat. how much tax i have to charge in new vat rule. CST 4% AGAINST FORM C
164 What is the applicable VAT rates? on 1)Cottton Cloth fabrics-process cotton cloth fabrics 2)HDPE Tarpaulins 3)HDPE Fabrics 4) All type of tarpaulins 5PLastic (PVC Sheet) FABRICS COVERED BY ADDITIONAL EXCISE SCHEDULE ARE TAXREE. MADEUPS TO BE NOTIFIED. OTHERS 4%.
165 What is the applicable VAT rates? on 1)Cottton Cloth fabrics-process cotton cloth fabrics 2)HDPE Tarpaulins 3)HDPE Fabrics 4) All type of tarpaulins 5PLastic (PVC Sheet) TEXTILES ARE TAXFREE UPTO 31.32006 AND THE INDUSTRIAL INPUTS ARE @4%
166 at what rate the vat will be charged on tractors, tractor spares, trailers, agriculture implements, threewheeler auto rickshaw, automobile spare parts. please let me know the details on above thanks TRACTORS AND TRAILERS ARE COVERED
UNDER 4% LIST. OTHERS 12.5%
167 When the Notification will be made available on site? SHORTLY
168 test pl ignore U R WELCOME
169 what is the rate on plastic bags. uses for food ,saree, pan, rice and other kirana items. ARTICLES FOR CONVEYANCE WILL BE TAXABLE @12.5% ALSO REFER NOTIFICATION. RATE of poultry feed in vat act
170 How a dealer who has purchased goods in previous year from a reseller and which are in stock claim set off in the current year ? YOU WILL GET TAX CREDIT OF STOCK
171 Query regardint VAT new Act please visit our website
172 whether it is applicable from 1.4.2005? YES
173 where i can got proforma of tax invoice, what is the rate of poultry feed in vat act. of poultry feed in vat act IS TAXFREE NO SPECIAL FORMAT FOR INVOICE
174 We are in Biotech Industry. We are duely registered under sales Tax. We collect & deposit in Govt account sales tax on Lab animals sale @ 15.3% (even though lab animals is no where mentioned in Sales tax Schedule) What shud we do for the month of April 05. What is the status of C forms with us. Can we use it for capital goods purchases What will be our taxability for following commodities. 1.Lab animals like Mice, rats, Guneapigs, rabbits, 2.If we purchase fish from local market, process it & sell it off in frozen packed condition. What will b the rate of Tax. This is a projected activity by us. 3. If we sell animals blood products like sera, serum, blood, blood defabrinated, IgG etc. This is also projected & we may or may not go into it. CATTLE EXCLUDING HORSES, SHEEP, GOAD PIGS, AND POULTRY ARE TAX FREE REFER http://
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175 1] what is the rate applicable for steel , hardware & cement resellers? 2] what are specific things which should be taken into consideration while printing VAT INVOICES ? 3] what is the precise procedure for set off on existing stock? STEEL IS LIABLE @4% FOR OTHER PROCEDURES REFER http://
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176 Dear Sir, We would like to know about the tax rates for chemicals. Waiting for your reply. himanshu mehta REFER INPUTS NOTIFICATION ON http://
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177 Dear Sir, Kindly let me know about the tax rates for chemicals in vat REFER INPUTS NOTIFICATION, REFER http://
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178 what is the tax rate of alcohol-absolute 4% IF COVERED BY INPUTS NOTIFICATION
179 what is the tax rate of alcohol-absolute 4% IF COVERED BY INPUTS NOTIFICATION
180 where to find list of IT items as mentioned in schedule c sr no: 56 REFER http://
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181 please specify items (foodgrains ,pulses, dryfruits)which are included in vat FOODGRAINS TAXFREE UPTO 31.3.2006. DRYFRUITS ARE @12.5%
182 where to find list of IT items as mentioned in schedule c sr no: 56 REFER http://
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183 i would like detail of coposit scheme. at what rate he shoud pay tax whose tournover is about Rs.1500000 REFER http://
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184 % of vat on Paper & information regarding schedule 2(26), 5&6 PAPER IS LIABLE FOR VAT @4% REFER http://
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185 When is the Notification on "Industrial Inputs & Packing Materials" is likely to be published ? In absence of which we are not in a position to Bill our Customers as per VAT. ON 6TH APRIL 2005
186 We manufacture Boiler & pressure parts in mumbai, What will be the taxes according to VAT for outside maharashtra state? 4% CST + Extra VAT will be applicable? 4% AGAINST C FORM. NO VAT ON CST SALES
187 What is rate of tax for Capacitors (Electrical) - It was 4% under MST 4% IF COVERED BY INPUTS NOTIFICATION ELSE 12.5%
188 DEAR SIR, WOULD YOU BE KIND ENOUGH TO INFORM PERCENTAGE OF TAX APPLICABLE IN MAHARASHTRA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. 1) RAW SILK YARN IMPORTED 2) 100% SILK FABRICS IMPORTED 3) 100% NYLON FILAMENT YARN IMPORTED 4) VISCOSE RAYON FILAMENT YARN IMPORTED. APPRECIATE YOUR EEARLY REPLY. THANKS RGDS/SUNDIP SHAH ALL TYPES OF YARN 4% IMPORTED FABRIC 4%
189 How, when and from where can set off for VAT an exporter paid or payable on business purchase of raw material or accessories or packing materials etc. to be used for their products? EXPORTER WILL GET REFUND WITHIN 3 MONTHS IF CLAIMED IN RETURN
190 WHICH COMMODITIES ARE INCLUDED UNDER VAT & WHAT ARE THE RATE OF THEM REFER SCHEDULE UNDER http://
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191 A person does designing of brochures and magazines for the client. He also gets the same printed from other printers, since he does not have a printing press. He raises a combined bill on the client for designing and printing charges. The printers were till now charging him WCT @ 4%. What will be the position now? What rate of VAT will the printer charge him and what rate of VAT (if applicable) should this person charge his client? I will be thankful for a clarification. 4% & CLIAM SETOFF R 8% UNDER COMPOSITION OF DIFFEREENCE BETWEEN SALE AND PURCHASE PRICE
192 Wht is applicability of VAT on Copyrights for VCD & DVD...(Video Copy rights for VCD & DVD) 4%
193 rate schedule for dyes and chemicals, dyesinter mediates POSSIBLY 4% REFER INPUTS NOTIFICATION ON http://
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194 What is the procedure of sellng goods to states like Kerela and Tamil Nadu. Turnover of the company is under 5 Lacs. What is the procedure for registration of VAT Number EXISTING CST REGISTRATION WOULD CONTINUE.REFER http://
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how to apply for VAT no. If i am register under M S T

APPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS AND DEFACE MST RC
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198 Rate On Construction Machinery. 12.50%
199 Furnish detail of Clause (iv) to sub-section (1) of section 42 with effect from 1-10-2002 and Tr. Cir. No. 11T of 2004, dt. 8th July, 2004. Clarifing drawback, set-off, refund etc. in case of entry tax. CONTACT ASST COMMR. ALLIED ACTS AT MAZGAON
200 what about credit of stock we are holding tax paid. what will be tax on cooked food for hotel and restaurant. is ther seperate rate of tax for star category hotels TAX CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN ON STOCK IF RESOLD BEFORE 31.12.2005. FOR HOTELS REFER CONPOSITION SCHEME.
201 what rate should i apply on my item / lift parts that i supply to my company who finally assemble it as a lift parts are fish plates bed plate coller plates these part form a part of lift 12.50%
202 VAT IS EFFECTIVE FROM 01.04.2005 YES
203 VAT IS EFFECTIVE FROM 01.04.2005 YES
204 govt. have given tax holiday to backward areas . what will be to those units will they entitle to get the benefits agter vat INCENTIVES ARE TO CONTINUE FOR EXISTING UNITS ONLY.
205 Do petrol, deisel,and oil come under the preview of VAT. How would be the working of the VAT done for retail outlets. Please forward a list of all the items that would be covered under VAT NO. REFER COMPOSITION SCHEME
206 Do petrol, deisel,and oil come under the preview of VAT. How would be the working of the VAT done for retail outlets. Please forward a list of all the items that would be covered under VAT THEY ARE OUTSIDE VAT, REFER COMPOSITION NOTIFCATION REFER http://
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207 what are the different rates of tax form different comodities. your page of schedule of rates is not opening REFER http://
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208 how do vat works if i receive goods for sale on consingement from sangli in maharashtra. the party on purchase has paid vat in sangli. can they send vat paid goods for sale on consingement. IF THE GOODS ARE NOT SOLD VAT IS NOT CHARGEABLE.
209 1)Please explain the composition scheme to whom itwill applicable? rate of tax? and the limit for composition scheme. 2)Also i want to know that what is tax rate applicable to printers, contractors etc. whether they have to collect works contract tax or Vat and what rate. please reply me. Thanking you. REFER http://
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210 vat tax on chemicals and solvents 4% or 12.5% ,pls let us know itemwise list REFER http://
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211 I AM A PROPRIETOR OF M/S CEE-N-CEE CREATIONS MANUFACTURING READYMADE GARMENTS.I AM 100%SUPPLYING TO MERCHANT EXPORTERS AGAINST FORM 14.B INSTEAD OF SALES TAX.MY MSTNO.400014/S.765wef1-4-1996.I WOULD LIKE TOKNOW (1)DO I HAVE TO CHARGE 4% TO THE MERCHANT EXPORTERS? IF NO a-WHAT DOCUMENTS I WILL HAVE TO MAINTAIN? B-WILL MERCHANT EXPORTERS WILL GIVE ME ANY FORM LIKE FORM 14.B? NO FORMS, UNDER VAT CHARGE FULL RATE
212 I am a importer of Geared Motors/Gearboxes,Spares etc.I import and sell locally.I do not carry out any modification to the material that I import.I dispatch it as it is. So,how much tax I should charge to my customer? 12.50%
213 PLEASE INFORM THE RATE OF TAX ON LOOSE TEA 12.50%
214 what about a transaction of E1 & E2 form against "c" form goods sold in transit whether dealer should charged vat or not in his invoice NO VAT ON TRANSIT SALES UNDER CST ACT
215

is VAT applicable on `` food grains & pulses `` in economics time - finance minister stated - `` no vat on food grains & pulses`` pls confirm

no vat on food grains & pulses`` UPTO 31.3.2006
216 Sir, I want to ask that, Is there any tax on "Gandhi Topi?" and at what rate? Is there is any VAT on cloth And if yes at what rate BOTH ARE TAXFREE
217 If i purchase the goods from the state other than maharashtra, then how much tax should i charge on the tax invoice, only on the profit or on the entire sales amount? the entire sales amount
218 Sir , I request you please send me the list of goods taxed under VAT at different rates i.e. list of 550 items REFER SCHEDULE UNDER http://
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219 please give the details about charging tax to customer &how to fill the return. please give the whole details regarding calcatitations. please give the details about retailer to customer,how will be the tax is applicable & how i should calculate the tax. REFER LEALLETS ON http://
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220 what is the rate of VAT on printing ? 4%
221 What is the VAT on Computer printer.? What is the VAT on Computer scanner? What is the VAT on thermal printer? 4%
222 We supply fuel to foreign going ships at Mumbai Port. These fuels are for the consumption by the vessels and called ship stores. Since these vessels are on foreign run, all export formalities are observed and accordingly no excise duty is levied. Custom duty drawback is also avilable on such sales. We would like know, whether these sales are exempted from paying VAT. POSITION WILL REMAIN SAME AS IN BST ACT.
223 What is the rate of tax for local & instate sales for the following Item, Plastic Containers (packaging products under chapter 39.23 of Cen. excise.) Plastic Bags Plastic Goods others. 4%
224 Kindly give the list of notified items for which tax rate is 4% under S.No.54 of schedule C Indusrial Inputs & packaging products. LIST WILL BE NOTIFIED TODAY
225 I am manufacturer of bedsheets and pillow covers and my turnover is Rs.25,00,000(approx.). How should I charge tax as per tax and how much %? MADE UPS ARE TO BE NOTIFIED UNDER 4%
226

I am manufacturer of bedsheets and pillow covers and my turnover is Rs.25,00,000 (approx.). How should I charge tax as per tax and how much %?

MADE UPS ARE TO BE NOTIFIED UNDER 4%
227 I am a trader in towels & napkins and I import them from solahpur, maharashtra to mumbai. As earlier there was no tax levied on towels & napkins. I would like to know do I have to pay tax under vat & if yes then how much? TEXTILE MADE UPS WILL BE NOTIFIED SHORTLY AND WOULD BE LIABLE TO VAT @4%
228 As per Draft Act 2005 in section 61 Powers of audit were give to Tax Advocates, Tax Practitioners and Chartered Accountant read with sec 82. But How in vat bill 2005, This section have been amended and powers have been empowered to only Chartered Accountants only? Please clarify this and with whose concent this amendment have been made. please clarify immediately ALL THE CHANGES ARE APPROVED BY LEGISATURE, YOU CAN GIVE SUGGESTIONS TO APPROPRIATE FORUM.
229 I am selling waste lubricant oil in my factory, Original Purchases are from R.D.s that oil is used in machinery, after becoming waste it is sold, Whether I am entitled for resale for the period prior 31-3-2005 please contact your assessing officer
230 Is chunni of Toor/Moong included in Husk & Bran of Pulses ONLY HUSK AND BRAN OF CEREALS AND PULSES ARE COVERED BY 4% SCHEDULE
231 Please tell me rate of tax under VAT on following products (i)Diesel Generating Sets (ii)Canopy (iii)Electric Motors & Pumps (iv)PVC coated cables & wires (v) Rice Bran Oil (vi) Fatty Acid (vii) Lube Oil Waiting for your earlier reply. Thanking you! PLEASE REFER SCHEDUL OR REFER http://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in
 
232 We are Merchant Exporters of garments made out of 100% cotton fabrics for which variable amounts of taxations and service taxes are paid by us. What is the procedure to get exemptions under the procedure of VAT, specially when we are procure the materials from outside of Maharashtra State. This querry raised by us to our consultants and to our local sales tax office had yielded no clear and concrete explanation and we were referred to get the info from this site. Your immediate response is earnestly solicited. ON EXPORTS VAT IS NIL. IF GARMENTS ARE PROCURED FROM OMS IT CAN BE PURCHASED AGAISNT FORM H UNDER CST ACT, 1956.
233 How Levy tax & what We Have to Write in bill & what about set off TAX TO BE LEVIED AS PER SCHEDULE AND TAX INVOICE SHOULD BE RAISED. REFER http://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in
234 I want to know about the procedure of VAT. REFER http://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in
235 I want to know about the procedure of VAT. REFER http://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in
236 What will be the changes in works contract tax rate presently applicable on Tyre Retarding in New VAT system? EITHER 12.5% OR AS PER COMPOSITION SCHEME
237 I would like to have details of composition schemes under VAT for retailers, medical stores, restaurants, and works contractors REFER http://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in
238 what is rate of vat on dyes chemicals & solvents NOTIFIED DYES AND CHEMICALS ARE LIABLE TO VAT @4%
239 whether life saving medicine will be countinue as zero tax product under vAT or it will be come in to 4% tax category like normal medicine SCHEDULE C @ 4%
240 What will be VAT on On-line UPS-[Uninterrupted power supply] systems ? Is it 4 % or 12.5 % ? UPS ARE LIABLE TO VAT @ 4% IF COVERED UNDER INDUSTRIAL INPUT NOTFICATION.
241 VAT VALUE ADDED TAX
242 Required category wise tax percentage Chart in VAT Concept REFER http://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in
243 My questions are: 1.If a unregistered dealer want to register under VAT, than how much turnover he has to exceed for applicability of VAT.What is limit of turnover after which he has to register. 2.Suppose his turnover is less than the limit of VAT. Than how he will sale the goods, without tax since he is below the turnover limit of VAT. 3. What is status of old stock as on 31-03-2005? how the sale bill will be effected for the old stock sales if he is Registered dealer under BST. FOR TRADER LIMIT IS 500000/- AND FOR MANUF/IMPORTER LIMIT IS 100000/-. URD CANNOT CHARGE VAT. GOODS SOLD OUT OF STOCK WOULD BE LIABLE FOR VAT AND THE DEALER WILL ENTITLED FOR TAX CREDIT ON STOCK.
244 Sir, Items like enzymes imported and supplied and Billed to customers in Maharashtra and outside Maharashtra is to be charged as VAT at what rate? ENZYMES IF NOT COVERED BY INDUSTRIAL INPUTS NOTIFICATION WILL BE LIABLE FOR VAT @12.5%
245 plz, send us the total list under the VAT is been issued for 4% and 12.5%, under the daily comsumption. and also is the cosmetics undre the 4% or the 12.5%. COSMETICS ARE LIABLE TO VAT @ 12.5%. 4% & 12.5% LISTS ARE IN THE SCHEDULE ON THE NET.
246 WHAT RATE I SHOULD CHARGE IF I SALE THE GOODS TO CUSTOMER AT GUJRAT OR AT DELHI 4% CST WITH C FORM OR 4 % VAT OR 10% CST WITHOUT C FORM IF IAM DELING IN INDUSTRIAL CABLE WILL I GET ANY SET OFF ON ABOVE INTERSTATE SALES In case of interstate sales of industrial cables rate of CST with C form is 4% and without C forms is 12.5% Input credit will be allowed on such sales.
247 ayurvedic drugs labelled as inclusive of all taxes what will be the vat tax position for a manufacturer on which price he should pay tax Manufacturer of Ayurvedic drugs has to pay tax on M R P.
248 What will be tax rate for sewing machine stand, sewing machine table , sewing machine spare parts and sewing machine motors. All these items are covered under customs tariff 84.52. Can we give tax inclusive invoice to retail customers ( account for taxable amount and tax separately in books) even if we may not opt for composition scheme ? Only sewing machine is covered under schedule c and rate of tax is 4% Parts,motors etc. are taxable @12.5%.You can give cash memorandum to retailer. See section 86 of Vat Act.
249 i want item wise price list It seems that you want rate of taxes. The schedule is alreadyon our site please refer it.
250 Is there any standard invoice format under VAT for manufacturers. If yes, kindly mail back. There is no standard format under VAT.Please see section 86 of Vat Act.
251 The govt of maharastra is continuosly advertising in the news papers saying that the tax rates of various items would be the same in all states.but this is not true in the case of BLACK TEA which i am dealing.The tax rate in karnataka,delhi,assam,west bengal has been settled at 4% under vat and maharashtra govt has taxed this item @12.5%. is this justified?why is govt misguiding the traders and making them suffer?please reply to my question.regards , partha gadre The Centra Government has prescribed the uniform floor rates below which teh rate cannot be levied by any state. no maximum rate is prescribed.
252 I will account some of my purchases of year 2004-05 in year 2005-6 as I will get goods & bill after 1st April. They will be bearing MST. Whether I will be able to get set off of them in VAT return of 2005-6 year or I have to file a revised return for the year 2004-05. Though I will not be accounting them in year 2004-05 Yes. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GET SETOFF OF M.S.T.IN 2005-2006.
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Iam a dealer in chemical fertilizers.(Essential commodities)for example: I receive bill for urea per ton as: 4616+184(4%Sales tax)=4800. I sell urea to farmers @Rs.5000/-per ton which is the M.R.P. inclusive of all taxes. This MRP. is fixed by the central Govt. Of India. Also my dealer margin. How do I bill to ther farmers & how much vat per ton in the above example shoud I pay to you. Please clarify. I understand as follows: out of 4800 I have already paid 184 as tax.When I sell at 5000 then 4% on 5000 is 200 therefore actual tax payable to you is 200-184=16 per ton.where I have to bill to the farmer as: cost or urea as 5000/- vat@4%=200 =total amount receiveable from farmers is 5200/- Please clarify as soon as possible cause fertilizers being under essential commodities I cannot withold my sale to farmers. Thanking you, Narendra M Desai.

YOur working is correct. You will pay Rs 16 as VAT which is the difference between the tax paid by you earlier and the VAT collected by you.
254 i have been told as an wholeseller to charge sales tax on m.r.p. of medecines on qunatity billed but i cannot confirm the same from nagpur office is it possible for you to confirm & mail a.g.shahu Please refer Trade circular No.1Tof 2005 which is available on this site
255 A) Please let me know the status of "E-1" transaction in VAT syustem. B)If my purchase is from OMS from the state where VAT is applicable how the transaction should be there ? earlier I use to charge MST 4% as a first sale. C) If OMs is from a state of UP where VAT is not in force then how the transaction will take place? D) Is VAT TAX INVOICE formate is acceptable at Central Excise office or I will have to issue separate invoices for VAT and Excise ? E) "C" form will continue for year 05-06 means Is it compulsory to issue "C" forms against OMS purhcase ? E) For sub queries A to C there is no change in pre-vat and post vat senario.For D You can add the words Tax Invoice and a certificate prescribed under VAT on Excise bill and that will be acceptable by Sales Tax Dept. Sub query E - Yes.
256 Please let me know the VAT TAX % of the Electronic Components such as Capacitor (Custom Tarrif 8532.00) Resistors ( Custom Tarrif No 8533.00) Semiconductor (Customs Tarr 8542.00) earlier it was 4% so please clear the % of VAT for 05-06 immedately. List of I.T.products is being published.You can see it on this website shortly.
257 Is there any composition schemes for WCT Yes there is composition scheme for WCT The scheme is on our website Please refer it.
258 Is there any composition schemes for WCT Yes.Please see on our website.
259 Earlier TDS was deducted under WCST. Whether the same continues under VAT and what is the rate of TDS to be deducted? The TDS rate for a registered conmtractor is 2% and 4% for an unregistered contractor.
260 i shall be thankful if you could kindly advise me Vat Rate for purchasing engineering items for exporting to onther state in india /abroad . Also kindly advise the Vat rate for selling engineering items to other state in india and abroad. Awaiting your early reply thans & regards Jagdish Keskar  
261 Dear Sir, For the VAT paid raw materials purchased from within Maharashtra for manufacture of final product which is EXPORTED OVERSEAS, what happens to the VAT paid on raw materials? you can claim setoff on vat paid earlier on raw materials subject to the condiations prescribed in vat rules.
262 OUR ONE FRIEND IS A BUSINESS OF ELECTRO-PLATING. BEFORE VAT HE HAS A WCT NO. HE IS DOING THE JOB PLATING FOR L&T SWITCH GEARS. HE IS USING THE CUPPER,GOLD, SILVER, NICKIL ETC. RAW MATERIAL FOR THEIR PLEATING PURPOSE. SO WHAT EVER IS THE VAT ON HIS RAW MATERIAL HE IS PAYING AT THE TIME OF PURCHEASE, HOW HE WILL GET REFUND IN CASE OF VAT? HOW HE ADD THE VAT ON HIS PLATING BILLS? OR HE IS APPLICABLE FOR SERVICES TAX? PLEASE GUID ME. THANKS PRAFULLA firstly, he will have to cancel his previous wct number and apply for fresh vat rc number if he is not holding previously rc under bst act.secondly he is entitled for set of f on tax paid on raw materials.as for the service tax he should contact his nearest central excise office .
263 What will be the status of Works Contracts Act? How do we have to calculate VAT and what set off will we receive? Works Contract Act is now merged in Vat. You can opt for composition scheme or you can pay tax as a Vat dealer.For regular vat there are two tax rates 4% and 12.5%.You can get input tax credit on raw material.
264 What will be the status of Works Contracts Act? How do we have to calculate VAT and what set off will we receive? Works Contract Act is now merged in VAT. You can pay tax as regular vat dealer by levying tax on sales and claiming input tax credit or you can opt for composition scheme,details are available on our site.
265 RATE OF TAX ON FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:- 1. PAPER PRODUCTS AND NOT JUST PAPER AS STATED IN ENTRY NO. 70 2. INITATION JEWELLERY OF LESS THAN RS.50/- 3. SPECTACLES & FRAMES LESS THAN RS.50 OR 100/- 4. COMPUTER LABELS 5. RAKHI 6. CARTRIDGES & TONER OF PRINTERS 7. ADDING MACHINE ROLLS, TELEX ROLLS & FAX ROLLS MADE OF PAPER. 8.COMPUTER STATIONERY. 9. OFFICIAL GAZETTE COPY NOTIFYING THE LIST OF INDUSTRIAL INPUTS & PACKING MATERIAL IN PARTICULAR CHEMICALS. For rates of items No 1 to 8 please refer schedule already published List of taxfree items and 4%taxable items is there, if your commodities are not in this list they are taxable @ 12.5%. List of industrial inputs and packing material is published on 6/4/05 which is available on site.
266 I want to know the complete list of item along with the rate of vat applicable and also the list of items exempt from vat The complete schedule showing rate of taxes on different commodities and items exempt from vat is already available on our website. Please refer it.
267 I am a merchant exporter,If I buy material for export can I still issue H form to my vendor who is in Punjab & Tamilnadu,further if I buy material from any dealer or factory in maharashtra what form I have to give as the material is for export and no tax is envoled earlier I used to give Form 14B You can still issue H form to your vendor in Punjab&Tamilnadu.,as there is no change in C.S.T..Form 14B is now cancelled.YOU have to levy full rate of tax&exporter can claim refund.
268 is there any vat tax to raw material of pulses like whole-toor & finished goods like toor-daal & cattle feed item like toor-chunni. Toor daal,whole toor are exempt from tax.Toor chunni is taxable at the rate of4% as covered by entry C49(Husk and bran of cereals and pulses.)
269 we have packge sceem and we have a facility of bc form so what we have to do we can use bc form or new form will be issued All forms under BST are now cancelled. You can not issue BC forms but you are eligible for set off of taxes paid on purchases.
270 we manufacture IMFL. what will be vat tax rate on sale of imfl ? we purchase Extra Neutral Alcohol (our raw material) what will be tax on it? How much will be set off available ? IMFL and raw material both are covered by schedule D and rate of tax is 20%. you will get full input tax credit on raw material.
271 What is the applicable rate of VAT to Dyestuffs (textile dyes) excise no. mostly =3204.29question is 4% or 12.5%  
272 What is the applicable rate of VAT to Dyestuffs (textile dyes) excise no. mostly =3204.29question is 4% or 12.5%  
273 We have a query on BC Form WE are manufacturer Exporter and exempted from CST / BST under BC Form. Is there any changes in that after VAT. Look forward your reply. Thanking you, Yours Truly, Jitendra There is no change in your tax liability under Vat.
274 dear sir, is vat is applicable on electroplating job work is yes then how much percent we have rto charge, how we will get set of on our purchase if we will coolect vat from over customer, what will be the limit for taking vat no. for us , thanking you Limit for taking vat no. is Rs.5 lakhs.Your work seems to be covered under vat.You can collect vat on your sales at schedule rate and claim input tax credit, or you can opt for comopsition scheme.The details are available on our website.
275 Dear sir We are distributors for FMCG products. We want to know as to on which amount we are supposed to charge the vat what should be the base amount? (should the base amount be our purchase price with /without our commission) Further what should be the final selling price from our retailers counter, should he charge vat on MRP or on his purchase price ? The VAT is chargable on your selling price. The VAT on MRP is only for the medicine dealer.
276 Do we get set off in CST for the goods purchased in Maharashtra? We undertake projects which are outside maharashtra whereas the purchase is within state. There is no set off on CST paid
277 How can we get TIN NO ? At present Sales Tax Dept is not giving TIN numbers and most probably they will be given automatically to those who were registered under BST.
278 what about exemption forms like form 14 form 14 b for exports Form 14 and 14B are now cancelled.
279 Please mail to me the rate of VAT applicable on manufacture and sale of ice. Thank you. Please see schedule C-50 The rate of tax is 4%.
280 Please mail to me the rate of VAT applicable on manufacture and sale of ice. Thank you. C-50 Rate is 4%.
281 1. Ferro Alloys was in Schedule C II 100B in BST. Now, in VAT it comes to which Schedule & Sr. No. 2. Dealer having registration in the state of Maharashtra handling goods received on stock transfer basis from manufacturer from Gujarat. What will be the treatment of Maharashtra dealer receiving goods on stock transfer and selling to Maharashtra customer. Anticipating prompt reply.  
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285 dose vat is applicable to construction business?  
286 WHICH WAY I HAVE TO MAKE SALES INVOICE HOW TO TAKE SET OFF AND WHAT WILL BE THE REFUND IF I BUY MATERIAL FROM MUMBAI AND SALE TO GUJRAT (C.S.T) KINDLY SEND COMPLET INFORMATION LIKE BILLING, MAINTAIN SALE/PURCHASE REGISTOR, HOW TO TAKE REFUND AND PAYMENT TO SALES TEX DEPT. Sales under CST are taxable @4% with C forms or 12.5% without C forms.No change in sale invoice except a certificate to be printed Please refer section 86 of Vat Act and information on this website.You will get full input tax credit for interstate sales.You can claim refund by filing return and refund will be granted after the end of the year.
287 Are notifications for industrial inputs
(Schedule c entry 54) and I T Products
(Schedule c entry 56) issued? Ifyes where can I find them ?
Yes You can see it on our website.
288 percentage of tax rate of vat on bakery products, cake, bread and on chocolate and other eatables Rates of tax are as follows- Bread - Exempt (except pizza) Pizza bread - 4% cakes and other bakery products and chocolates - 12.5% For bakers composition scheme is also available, information is on this website,please refer it.
289 percentage of tax rate of vat on bakery products, cake, bread and on chocolate and other eatables Reply already given.
290 What is Composite Scheme for W.C.T. registered dealers and what is the rate of VAT for printing and publishing industry? Draft of comopsition scheme is available on website, please refer it. Rate of vat for printing is 4% schedule C - 76.
291 1)WE ARE GOING TO DISPATCH THE MATERIAL TO AHMEDABAD (GUJRAT). PLEASE INFORM US WHICH FORMALITIES REGARDING CHECK POST (VAT FORM 36)WILL HAVE TO BE COMPLETED FORM OUR SITE. 2) PLEASE SEND US TAX INVOICE FORMAT. Check posts are not yet functioning hence there is no need to complete any formalities. There is no prescribed format of tax invoice.Only you have to mention Tax Invoice in bold letters on invoice and a certificate prescribed.
292 My company is manufacturing Intra ocular lenses in Maharashtra. the rate of sales tax was 2% under sect.41 notification entry no.77 upto f.y.2004-05. Now after implementation of VAT-2005 what is the rate for Intra Ocular lenses. I had seen all the schedules but no details about this product.  
293 We are supplier to various state goverment organisations and central government organisations. We are situated in Pune and would like to know the concessional forms, which this govt institutions (situated in state of Maharashtra) were releasing like form H, form E, & Form D will be continued. If yes then how much tax is to be levied. All forms are now cancelled and you have to levy rate of tax @4% or 12.5% depending upon the commodity.
294 Respected Sir, I am having a texturing unit at butibori,nagpur.We are processing Draw textured yarn(DTY).At present we are availing the sale tax exemption under the incentive scheme of 1993.Please let us know what would be that vat applicable on us and what would happen to the incentive scheme and the amount balance in it.We would also like to know that we are selling our Yarn in the Bhiwandi and Ichalkaranji market to the weavers and the dying units.Our purchase of the raw material ie the Polyester yarn is also from an exempted unit ie Indorama Synthetics I ltd.please let us the as to what would be the tax applicable for the same.  
295 Printing press are in which catogary How much we should charge as vat tax is 4% or 12.5% and Where the vat registeration number available for me Rate of tax on printing is 4%. If you are unregistered then you approach the Sales Tax Officer of your area for the purpose of registration.
296 As per notification which product are covered in organic manure , as we are manufacturing compost based on cow-dung.we would like to know which rates will be applicable for the same please see entry A-37. There is no tax on organic manure.
297 details of VAT pertaining to restaurant REstaurant dealers can opt for composition and pay tax @ 8%. No set-off could be claimed.
298 1)will i get set off of CST paid on purchases from other states. 2)while selling goods to customer out side maharashtra at whwt rate tax should be charged( in case when state has adapted VAT & in case when state has not adapted VAT) 30 am i required to charge/pay any tax in case of sale in transit.(i.e.supplier from other state & buyer from mah only) REGARDS Reply already given.
299 1)will i get set off of CST paid on purchases from other states. 2)while selling goods to customer out side maharashtra at whwt rate tax should be charged( in case when state has adapted VAT & in case when state has not adapted VAT) 30 am i required to charge/pay any tax in case of sale in transit.(i.e.supplier from other state & buyer from mah only) REGARDS Reply already given.
300 vat for printing business See schedule C-76 rate of tax is 4%
301 If I am supplier to defense units situated in Maharashtra and I am producer in Maharashtra, which concessional sales tax form will be issued to me by this defense units? Presently they are issuing form H to us against which we charge them sales tax of 5.3% (4% + 10% S/c on ST + 1% TOT) If not then I will be costlier than the supplier, who will supply from out of Maharashtra as they will be supplying against form C/D at 4% and I will be forced to levy 12.5%. Pl clarify on this point immediately. All concessional forms are now cancelled and you have to levy tax @12.5%
302 IS VAT APPLICABLE TO TURKISH TOWELS TRADERS ? IS TIN NO. NECESSORY FOR SUCH TRADERS ? IF SO , THEN WHERE TO REGISTER TO GET THIS TIN.? Yes VAT is applicable to turkish towel traders. You can get registration from your local Sales Tax Office.
303 (1) for the to-day sale which no has to be put on bill. whether vat no. alloted or any Min nos. are alloted. (2) for the out station sale we should charge 4% against c form or any other rate The old registration number under BST Act is continued under VAT. For sale outside state you should charge 4% against C form.
304 what is the vat reqd.for water pumps.Industrial pumps,Electric Motors,coupled pumpset,15HP monobloc pumps,any vat registration is required Vat registration is required. Rate of tax on centrifugal monobloc and submersible pumps is 4% C-19 Other goods are covered by schedule E and rate of tax is 12.5%
305 Is material purchased under CST are eligible for set off under VAT scheme. No
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what is the vat reqd.for water pumps. Industrial pumps, Electric Motors, coupled pumpset,15HP monobloc pumps, any vat registration is required

Reply already given.
307 what is the vat reqd.for water pumps. Industrial pumps, Electric Motors, coupled pumpset,15HP monobloc pumps, any vat registration is required Already replied.
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IN CASE OF INPUT CREDIT,WE ARE ELIGIBLE TO GET INPUT CREDIT OF ALL TYPE OF TAX IE-SALES TAX/SURCHARGE/TOT/ADDI. TAX/RESALE TAX PLEASE REVERT THANKS & REGARDS

Set off is available only in respect of Sales Tax and not other taxes.
309 Where can I get Vat Rate Schedule? It is available on our website.
310 What is the Vat applicable for Electrical Wires and Cables Rate of tax is 12.5% excluding Industrial cables which are taxable @4%
311 How to fine rate structure in your web site .  
312 What about Form 14,Still applicable? No it is abolished.
313 we r the manufature of toys and games plz let us know vat strructure in my product Rate of tax on toys and games is 12.5%as per schedule E
314 We are manufacturing Automobile rubber Tyres, tubes and flaps. What is the VAT tax on these products Rate of tax is 12.5% as per schedule E of Vat Act.
315 We are manufacturing Automobile rubber Tyres, tubes and flaps. What is the VAT tax on these products Already replied.
316 1. What will be the rate of tax in Frozen Prossed Vegetables, Pulps. 2. What if i have a last year stock lying at my godown. Rate of tax is 12.5%. If you pay tax on your sales you can get input tax credit of tax paid under BST.
317 WHAT IS THE TAX FOR ICECREAMS? Tax rate for ice creams is 12.5%under VAT.
318 Can manufacturer get set-off on Opening stock as on 1.4.2005 (he book purchases befor 1.4.05 No . He has to claim such set off in return for March 2005
319 Dear sir, What will be the VAT rate for the following iteams. 1) M.S. Steel fabrication items for construction i.e. Steel windows, Centring plates, Probs,Cutting and bending of M.S. flat and bar for grill works, Door-frame and sections made from sheet as per customer disign for use in construction. iron and steel will be covered by schedule C with tax rate 4% ,whereas fabrication items will be covered by 12.5%
320 We are marketing company.Upto 31 march,we charged 0.5% RST to our distributors.after implementing of Vat,what is the structure for the bill,means after value of goods,how much & which tax to be calculated. Reply is already given.
321 We are marketing company.Upto 31 march,we charged 0.5% RST to our distributors.after implementing of Vat,what is the structure for the bill,means after value of goods,how much & which tax to be calculated. Reply is already given.
322 we are manfacturing of xray machine and mobile image intensifier we want what is the rate for vat? and also the cst procedur for both with rate of cst with and without c form  
323 What is schedule no. ,commodity code and rate of tax for fine and laboratory chemicals. Please refer the list of industrial inputs published on 6/4/05, which is on this website. If your chemical is not covered by the list then it is covered by Schedule E and rate of tax is 12.5%.
324 What is schedule no. ,commodity code and rate of tax for fine and laboratory chemicals. Please refer list of industrial inputs published on 6/4/2005,which is available on this website. If your chemical is not covered by the list then it is covered by schedule E and rate of tax is 12.5%.
325 What is schedule no. ,commodity code and rate of tax for fine and laboratory chemicals. Already replied.
326 billing formate There is no format prescribed for bill. You have to write Tax Invoice in bold letters on bill and a certificate prescribed stating that your Mvat No is in force.
327 billing formate + vat calculation Billing format- already replied. Vat calculation- You have not mentioned your commodity. If it is taxable you have to pay vat on all your sales and you can get credit of tax paid on purchases.
328 The act and rules say tomention TIN Nos. Maharsahtra State gov is continung withthe same nos. Kindaly advice what the present sales tax nos will be called and how are they to be mentioned int he invoice ( eg TIN No or sales tax nos) this is necessayr for us to print invoices. The registration numbers given under old Act are continued under Vat Act. You have mention same number on your invoice.
329 IMPLEMENTATION OF VAT ON EXPORT - COSMETICS EXPORT - TOILTRIES EXPORT - HERBAL PRODUCTS There is no change in CST Act hence exports are exempt even today.
330 Dear Sir , Re : Entry no 69 Schedule “C” Ores & Minerals excluding sand 4 % Vat Tax As per the new VAT list , the tax rate applicable is 4 % on Ores & Minerals excluding sand . In this connection we have to state that we are dealing in minerals such as graphite talcum etc . These items come in lumps from mines with a lot of impurities . These impurities are removed by certain process & then we get the minerals . We then grind these materials for industrial use . However the structure of the items remains the same . required to charge 4 % VAT . Kindly clarify as soon as possible so that we do not have any problems later at the time of assessment . We hope you will take the necessary action at Please refer the industrial input notification available on our website. If your product is covered by the excise heading mentioned in tbe notification then it will be taxable at 4%.
331 If from maharashtra somebody wants to purchase material from Gujarat against form C. How much tax he has to pay. In this present scenarioa what will be the tax structure for Photographic goods. There is no change in CST Act hence you can purchase from Gujarat against C forms by paying 4% tax.Rate of tax on photographic goods is 12.5%.
332 Please let us have the list of declared in official gazette for Industrial Input under Scedule C- Sr No 54. The list of Industrial inputs is published on 6/4/2005. It is available on our website.
333 1)WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION AVAILABLE UNDER VAT.LIMIT OF TURNOVER FOR COMPOSITION & COMPOSITION RATE.PLEAS CLARIFY URGENTLY. 2)IS IT COMPULSORY TO MAKE TAX INVOICE.CAN DEALER OPT FOR INCLUSIVE INVOICE FOR SOME CUSTOMERS & NET +VAT INVOICE FOR SOME CUSTOMERS. PL CLARIFY.  
334 how to issue a Invoice to customer?
please send us the formate of Invoice
No specific proforma for VAT invoice is prescribed. You have to mentioned “TAX INVOICE” in bold letters preferably on the top of the invoice. Your address and Registration No. should be printed. The name of the purchasing dealer and address is required to be shown. Following Certificate is required to be given at the end of the invoice. “ I/We hereby certify that my/our registration certificate under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 is in force on the date on which the sale of the goods specified in this tax invoice is made by me/us and that the transaction of sale covered by this tax invoice has been effected by me/us and it shall be accounted for in the turnover of sales while filing of returns and the due tax, if any, payable on the sale has been paid or shall be paid.”
335 how to issue a Invoice to customer?
please send us the formate of Invoice
No specific proforma for VAT invoice is prescribed. You have to mentioned “TAX INVOICE” in bold letters preferably on the top of the invoice. Your address and Registration No. should be printed. The name of the purchasing dealer and address is required to be shown. Following Certificate is required to be given at the end of the invoice. “ I/We hereby certify that my/our registration certificate under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 is in force on the date on which the sale of the goods specified in this tax invoice is made by me/us and that the transaction of sale covered by this tax invoice has been effected by me/us and it shall be accounted for in the turnover of sales while filing of returns and the due tax, if any, payable on the sale has been paid or shall be paid.”
336 how we can charge VAT to our customers, for goods sold ,purchases by us from other state ie against C form. You have not mentioned the commodity. If your commodity is taxable you have to charge tax @12.5% or @4% and you can get input tax credit.There is no change in CST Act hence you can purchase goods against C forms as usual.
337 whether the vat in whole over india is same i have heard vat on cutting tools in mumbai is 12.5% where as in delhi it is 4 percent kly let me know the fact There are uniform rates all over India but rates of some products may differ.Tax rate on cutting tools is 12.5%
338 whether the vat in whole over india is same i have heard vat on cutting tools in mumbai is 12.5% where as in delhi it is 4 percent kly let me know the fact Already replied.
339 We are registered under Works Contract Tax. We are inot business of designing & printing of internal house magazines of various companies. We buy paper from a paper dealer get the job printed from our supplier printer and deliver it to our client. Now under VAT, in which category will we be, 4% or 12.5% ? Please advise. Your activity will be covered by entry C-76 and rate of tax is 4%.
340 Dear Sir, We are trding in DEPB & DFRC licenses. Presently it is charged at 4%S.T.OR CST. We want to know what is the VAT rate on this items. Your early reply on ouy email ID is agreat help. Thanks. Pankaj Please see entry C-39 and Notification No.VAT-1505/CR-114/Taxation 1 dated 1/4/05 which is available on our website. Rate of tax is 4%.
341 Dear Sir, We are trding in DEPB & DFRC licenses. Presently it is charged at 4%S.T.OR CST. We want to know what is the VAT rate on this items. Your early reply on ouy email ID is agreat help. Thanks. Pankaj Please see entry C-39 and Notification No.VAT-1505/CR-114/Taxation 1 dated 1/4/05 which is available on our website. Rate of tax is 4%.
342 How can I get latest updated list of Industrial Inputs & Packing Material Please refer our website.You can get the notification for updated list of industrial inputs &packing material.Notification is vat-1505/CR-115/Taxation.
343 Whether exporter is required to regi. under VAT.? Explain the scheme for 100 % export oriented unit under VAT If your local purchases exceed Rs. 5 lakhs or Oms purchases exceed Rs. 1 lakhs then you have to take registration under Vat. 100% EOU unit can take full credit of taxes paid on purchases and claim such refund by filing returns.
344 On which amount VAT should be charge Suppose my Purchase amount is Rs.10000 & sale amount is Rs.10500 please guide thanks If rate of tax is 4% you should charge tax on Rs. 10500 and you can get input tax credit of 4% paid on purchase amount of Rs. 10000.
345 We are manufacturing Cables & Wires both for Industrial as well as domestic applications. In the rate schedule at Sr 53 we find High Voltage Cables, Plastic Coated Cables under 4%. What shall charge for House Wires which are also Plastic(PVC) Coated  
346 We are manufacturing Cables & Wires both for Industrial as well as domestic applications. In the rate schedule at Sr 53 we find High Voltage Cables, Plastic Coated Cables under 4%. What shall charge for House Wires which are also Plastic(PVC) Coated You charge 12.5% on house wires.
347 What is the limit for Conposition Scheme as it is mentioned as "other than those already outlined" As per Central Fiance Minister statement Composition Tax is payable at .25% of Turnover for dealers having Turn Over up to Rs. 50 Lacs. Composition scheme is not available to 1) manufacturers 2) importers 3) dealers who purchase any goods from a registered dealer on high seas basis.4) dealers who sell in retail Foreign Liquor and country liquor.5) dealers who sell in retail Drugs covered by entry C-29 6) Dealers who sell in retail notified MotorSpirits.For other dealers there is no limit except bakeries. For bakery owner who is a registered dealer & who had an annual turnover of sales of bakery products of not more than Rs.30 lakh in the previous year is required to pay taxes @4% of his turnover of sales.For a URD BAKERY OWNER WITH TURNOVER NOT EXCEEDING 30 LAKHS,tax@6%of the turnover of sales.
348 Is VAT leviable on TERRY TOWEL.If yes, at what rate and under which schedule no.. Previously sales tax was not levied on T. Towel as it was excluded from Readymades. What is current position. Clarify please. It would be taxed @ 4%.
349 Is VAT leviable on TERRY TOWEL.If yes, at what rate and under which schedule no.. Previously sales tax was not levied on T. Towel as it was excluded from Readymades. What is current position. Clarify please. It would be taxed @ 4%.
350 we are located in seepz - sez zone whereter we are exempted from vat or not please give us the notification Yes your sales in the course of export are exempted from tax.You have to pay vat on your purchases & can claim input tax credit.
351 if i charge 4 % vat ,i should also add turnover tax & sucharge in bill There is no turnover tax & surcharge in VAT.
352 Please confirm fol.-Works Contract tax Sale Value 1,00,000 Composition Tax 8% 8,000/ material purchase 60,000/ claim setoff 16/25 i.e.on 38400/-12.50% tax paid 4800/-, Tax Working Tax 8% on sale 8000/- Given earlier
353 I have a pvt. ltd. manufacturing concern duly registered with excise dept. I am unable to get new tax rate applicable to my products under VAT. The chapter heading of my products are as below. 1.) 3812.00 2.) 2933.93 3.) 2835.90 4.) 2915.90 5.) 2931.00. Please inform me the Applicable VAT Tax rates. This will enable me to start the dispatches. Thanks Anil Rathi. Pleas refer to the notification for inputs avaiisble on web site.
354 Please confirm fol.-Works Cont.query Sale Value 1,00,000 Composition Tax 8% 8,000/ material purchase 60,000/ claim setoff 16/25 i.e.on 38400/-12.50% tax paid 4800/-,Tax Working Tax 8%sv on sale 8000/-set off 4800/-=net 3200/- payable? please confirm immediately THe set-off shall be reduced by multiplying set-off by 16/25. So in your case -deduct taxes on purchase from tax payable. and then multiply the amount by 16/25.
355 Under Bombay salses tax act we use to pay purchase tax on URD purchases ,what to do undetr Vat? There is no Purchase tax payable under VAT, you have to pay vat while you sale the goods.
356 Under Bombay salses tax act we use to pay purchase tax on URD purchases ,what to do undetr Vat? In vat there is no purchase tax, you have to pay vat when you sale these goods.
357 please give me details of set off Reply already given to you.
358 please give me details of set off Please refer rules 51 to 54.Please refer our website for the rules.
359 what about interstate sales?I make sales to Karnataka Taxation system for interstate sales is not changed.
360 Official gazette for list of items under industrial inputs in schedule C. And gazette for rates of tax under CST. Notification in respect of industrial inputs is already published.Please refer our website for the said notification.There is no change in rate of tax under CST.
361 1) how vat is to charge on any food product e.g. any consumer product (syrup) 2) what is the min.turn over limit for implimentation of vat 1) Food product i.e.syrup is taxed@12.5%under Vat. The min.turnoverlimit in case of importer is 1,00,000 whereas turnover limit for any other dealer is 5,00,000.
362 1)what is the rate tax on medical equipment? 2) Seller in Mumbai sells goods to buyer in Ahmedabad,but buyer comes to mumbai & takes it himself,whether it interstate ot locals sale? Rate of tax on medical equipment is 12.5%.If you are delievering the goods locally it will be covered under Vat.If the goods delivery is done to Ahmedabad,it will be treated as interstate sale.
363 Copy of Notification relating to Sr.No.54 of Schedule C of MVA Tax Act 2002 Notification relating to sr.no.54 of schedule c of MVAT is alredy published. Please refer our website for the same.
364 HANDLOOM PRODUCT AND MAN MADE TEXTILE PRODUCTS 4%
365 Please give procedures of claming set off for cl stock of goods as on 31/3/05 for resellers . The setoff for cl.stock of goods as on31/3/05 for resellers shall not be granted unless the claimant dealer complies with the requirements of the notification issued under section 84.
366 If I purchase goods from within Maharashtra & sale outside Maharashtra, will I get rebate on the VAT paid by my supplier. If you are selling interstate,you will get rebate on the tax paid by you on purchases.
367 Can I Go for Composit Scheme if I my some Purchase are URD & My turnover is below 50 Lakhs You have not specified your business-whether you are a retailer or a hotelier. For composition details refer to the notification on this web-site
368 If I am a works contractor like painting contractor/electroplating /printing etc & I am paying VAT tax for Works contract, whether my customers will get input credit? This will depend on the activities conducted by your customers. For ex- if painting is of building no input tax credit is available.
369 We having a tax exempted cement unit at maharashtra. please let me know what would be sales accounting process. like impact of stock transfer with in state or out of state. invoice to register urd and other processing. thanks Already replied.
370 We having a tax exempted cement unit at maharashtra. please let me know what would be sales accounting process. like impact of stock transfer with in state or out of state. invoice to register urd and other processing. thanks Your sales are exempted as before You can not purchase on BC forms but the Vat charged to you by your suppliers can be claimed as refund by filing return. There is no change in provisions of stock transfer. For invoices-please see rule 77.
371 My purchase is from C zone D zone. they do not charge vat extra. Will I have to collect VAT on my sale? How can I get set off of purchase VAT? What if the product is made by Handloom process? Please see Rule 57(2) for charging Vat on your sales. You are not eligible for set off. No change in taxation if the product is made by handloom process.
372 how much is the vat on handkerchiefs made of 100% cotton Please see entry C-81 and notification No. VAT-1505/CR-118/Taxation 1 . Rate of tax is 4%.
373 Spice Manufacturers are considered under slab of %ge. Do all spice products considered under vat. Allspice productsa are considered under Vat under schedule C entry 91
374 Spice Manufacturers are considered under slab of %ge. Do all spice products considered under vat. All spice products are covered underVAT ,covered by C schedule entry91.
375 please give me rate of tax for the following goods., - Cloth - STD Billing Machine - Ice Cream Thankyou Rate for cloth is taxfree,forSTDBilling Machine is 12.5%,Ice cream-12.5%
376 We have a customer who used to purchase cement from us on BC form, ie no sales tax. In the new VAT regime kindly let us know what is the rate of tax that is applicable to him and the procedural actions to be done. SALES TO BC UNITS WOULD NOT BE EXEPTED FROM VAT BUT THEY WILL GET REFUND OF THE TAXES PAID TO VENDORS.
377 Vat for Terry Towel & Chadder mfgr(ssi)units Vat for TerryTowel&Chaddar mfgr(ssi)units-4%
378 VAT RATES ON CATTLE FEED ITEMS LIKE COTTON SEED CAKES ,TOOR HUSK, RICE BRAN, WHEAT BRAN , BHAGAR, ETC. VAT RATES ON CATTLE FEED ITEMS LIKE COTTON SEED CAKES IS NIL WHEREAS TOOR HUSK, RICE BRAN, WHEAT BRAN , BHAGAR TAX RATE FOR ALL HUSK AND BRAN OF CEREALS AND PULSES IS 4%
379 VAT RATES ON CATTLE FEED ITEMS LIKE COTTON SEED CAKES ,TOOR HUSK, RICE BRAN, WHEAT BRAN , BHAGAR, ETC.  
380 if we have stock of material which purchase before 1.4.2005,and sale in finalcial year 05-06, we aligible for vat or not please clearify You are required to pay tax as per Vat provisions.
381 HOW MUCH TAX APPLY ON COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PLEASE SEND ME THE DETAILS. VAT TAX on computer hardware and software is 4%,covered by schedule c entry 56.
382 HOW MUCH TAX APPLY ON COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PLEASE SEND ME THE DETAILS. VAT TAX on computer hardware and software is 4%,covered by schedule c entry 56.
383 If I re-sell paper, what is the applicable VAT rate ? If I print letter heads or any other stationery, what will be the VAT rate ? Applicable Vat rate for paper is4% covered by schedule C entry 70.Vat rate for letterheads or any other printed stationary is 4% covered by schedule C entry 76.
384 WHAT IS THE POSITION IN CASE OF AN IN TRANSIT SALE - PURCHASE FROM GUJARAT SALE IN TRANSIT TO ANY OTHER STATE OR GUJARAT ITSELF There is no change in interstate taxation system.
385 WHAT IS THE POSITION IN CASE OF AN IN TRANSIT SALE - PURCHASE FROM GUJARAT SALE IN TRANSIT TO ANY OTHER STATE OR GUJARAT ITSELF There is no change in interstate taxation system.
386 What is tax rate on Self Adhesive Tape. It is under chapter 39191000 & 39199090 of Central Excise. Tax rate on self adhesive tape is 4% covered by industrial inputs Schedule C ENTRY54.
387 What would be the rates of sales tax payable by a state govt. department on purchase of goods from a registered dealer, after the implemenmtation of VAT? In the VAT regime all the forms are abolished.Hence there will be no concessional rates as before.Hence rates of tax payable by state govt. dept.on purchase of goods from aregistered dealer will be same as per schedule rate for that commodity.Please refer sch.rate on our website.
388 set off on Sales in Maharashtra on the goods purchased from outside Maharashtra 2 Procedure for billing on trasitional period for the stock in hand 1.No set off on tax paid on purchases of goods form outside the state. 2.For manufacturers there is no set off on stock, for traders set is available.No change in billing in respect of stock
389 vat tax rates applicable for composition scheme Please refer Notification available on our website.
390 vat tax rates applicable for composition scheme Please refer Notification available on our website.
391 new ways to make bill book post vat No specific proforma for VAT invoice is prescribed. You have to mentioned “TAX INVOICE” in bold letters preferably on the top of the invoice. Your address and Registration No. should be printed. The name of the purchasing dealer and address is required to be shown. Following Certificate is required to be given at the end of the invoice. “ I/We hereby certify that my/our registration certificate under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 is in force on the date on which the sale of the goods specified in this tax invoice is made by me/us and that the transaction of sale covered by this tax invoice has been effected by me/us and it shall be accounted for in the turnover of sales while filing of returns and the due tax, if any, payable on the sale has been paid or shall be paid.”
392 why u not launch composition scheme on net Notification in respect of composition scheme is already published & it is also available on our website.Please refer our website for the notification.
393 PLEASE CLARIFY THE ENTRY A-41 i.e. SEEDS OF ALL TYPES & ENTRY C-86 i.e.SEEDS OTHER THAN CEREALS & PULSES.  
394 sirs, can you throw some more light on the composition scheme for retailors in maharashtra with regards jaiprakash Notification for composition scheme for retailors is already published.Please refer our website for the above said notification.
395 i deal in electrical goods.i till now i used to purchase gooods under form-14 and pay 4% sales tax.please let me knoe weather still form-14 is in force or is cancelled,if yes then how much vat we have to pay on our inputs.we sell goods only out of maharashtra and charge 4%cst to our clients.if we have to pay 12.5% vat on our purchase and sell the goods @ 4%cst then whwn will we get refund of excess vat paid,please advice Form 14 is not in existence w.e.f.1.4.2005. On your inputs you will have to pay 12.5% VAT. You can claim refund under MVAT Act of input taxes paid and adjust the refund against CST dues. You will get net refund at the end of the year.
396 I AM DOING PHOTO DEVELOPING & PRINTING. WHETHER I AM LIABLE TO PAY TAX UNDER VAT ? IF YES, LET ME KNOW RATE OF TAX, OTHER RELEVANT PROCEDURES. You will be liable to pay VAT on your sales.If you were not registered in 04-05 you will register if your sales is more than Rs 5,00,000 in this year.
397 i have a customer who is in silvassa and wants to give me a c form against his order. i deal in furniture. now should i go ahead and take c form from him & charge him 4% or what is the procedure now after vat is applied kindly clear this.my client is in silvassa and i m in bombay. Procedure is same for Inter State sale before and after VAT came in force wef 1/4/2005.
398 Since I am registered under BST & CST and Works contract act & I am a manufacturer . Should I have to fill a new form for registration for VAT If your turnover in previous year is below Rs 5 lakhs, then only you are liable to get new Registration under VAT otherwise not required.
399 What if we have to do business with states dont have vat? what reliefs do we get ? what taxation we have to levi There is no change for Inter State sale before and after VAT come in to force wef 1/4/05
400 we are in printing & packaging business, what percantag shld we have to charge to our clients for whom we are manufacturing printed packing boxes and printed materials List of industrial input and packing material is notified by the Govt.vide Notification No. VAT-1505/CR-115/Taxation-1 dt.1.4.2005. The said Notification is available on website. If your product is covered by the said Notification, your product would be taxable at the rate of 4% otherwise it would be taxable at the rate of 12.5%.
401 The dealer who have not crossed treshhold limits of turnover under MVAT u/s 3(1)& not applied for cancellation of R C, What would be consequences? If treshhold limits of turnover u/s 3(1)of MVAT Act is not crossed, registration certificate will be cancelled automatically.
402 The contracter who opt for composition would get setoff @ 36% or 64% ? The contractor who opt for composition would get setoff @64%
403 The contracter who opt for composition would get setoff @ 36% or 64% ? The contractor who opt for composition would get setoff @64%
404 Please confirm the rate of VAT on "RCC Hume" pipes. The rate of tax of R.C.C., Humepipe is 4% as per the schedule entry C-72
405 if i purchase goods form outside maharashtra against form c @ 4% and if sell these goods in maharashtra by levying vat on it,can i claim a setoff of 4 % cst on my vat payment in maharashtra 100%.please tell me in both case if i am an importer or a manufacturer yor are not entitled for setoff on tax paid in the course of inter State purchases in both the cases i.e. if goods used in mfg or traded.
406 RESPECTED SIR, WHAT IS THE CHANGE IN LUXURY TAX FOR HOTELIERS. BEFORE THE SLAB WAS :- RS. 200/- TO 1200/- ( 4%) RS. 1200/- ABOVE (10%). IS THERE ANY CHANGES IN THIS . PLS CLEAR IT. THANKS There is no change in the taxation under Luxury Tax Act.
407 Is Alphbetically arranged all tax schedules combined availible.? Not yet, they are avilable on net like A, B, C, D, and E.
408 Is Alphbetically arranged all tax schedules combined availible.? Not yet, they are avilable on net like A, B, C, D, and E.
409 Please give the format of reports, invoice & other forms to keep while working with VAT The formats are available on the web-site
410 query test ok
411 we are manufacturer of soybean oil,soya de oil cake(poultry feed material).please give details of taxes charged on this products,and setoff available, export benefit,purchase tax on URD As per schedule entry C-30 Edible oils,oil cakes and excluding cotton seed oil cakes and de-oiled cakes are liable to tax under VAT @4%.No purchase tax on URD purchases under VAT AND VAT tax paid on RD purchases are eligible for full setoff.
412 1.We are manufactures of HDPE/PP Woven Sacks. What is schedule rate of VAT for our product? 2.We buy Finished goods i.e. PP Woven Sacks from 100% EOU unit and Export to Europe directly. Uptill now the supplier was not charging us, what would be VAT implications for the procedure? Please send reply urgently. Please give us the excise code of the product for tax rate. You will get refund of VAT paid on your purchases if the same goods are exported.
413 if i have purchased turmeric in sangli and paid vat how can i send these goods for sale to mumbai on commission basis & claim setoff for vat paid. how will commission agent work in vat.pl repply to show gov is trader friendly. When you will collect and pay the VAT on sale of turmeric at mumbai. You will get setoff of the Vat paid on your purchases
414 What is the rate of tax on medicines,herbal hair oil,medicated shampoo. how to calculate the tax on above items Rate of tax on Medicines is as schedule entry C-29 @ 4%,herbal hair oil and medicated shampoo are liable to VAT @12.5% Covered under schedule entry "E".
415 What is the rate of industrial packing material in polythene [LLDP/LDP/HDP/PP] Bags & Sheet & Shrink Flim. pl.do needful Packing material are covered under schedule entry under VAT C-54 and liable to VAT @ 4%, List of Industrial inputs and packing material is not yet publish, it is going to publish shortly. Pl check the official gazettee.
416 WHAT IS TAX RATE FOR CAPITAL GOODS i.e. PLANT AND MACHINERY, DIES? WE LEARN THAT DEPT. EXPECTED TO NOTIFY CAPITAL GOODS LIST WHICH WILL ATTRACT ONLY 4% TAX. PLEASE CLARIFY THE STATUS WHICH WILL HELP US. Capital Assets like Plant and Machinery, Dies are cover under VAT IN SCHEDULE "E" AND LIABLE TO TAX @12.5%
417 What is the liability if the contract is executed in Maharashtra and the purchases are all from out of Maharashtra under concessional CST@4% and the dealer has opted for composition. What is the liability if part of the materials are from outside Maharashtra and part of the materials are within Maharashtra. If the contract is executed in Maharashtra and the purchases are all from out of Maharashtra under concessional CST@4% and opted for composition then u are not eligible for any setoff on inter State tax paid purchases. you can opt for composition and VAT has to be accounted for at the rate of 8% of the total value of the contract.If the parts of the material are from maharashtra then you can claim set-off calculated at the rate of 16/25 of the VAT paid by u on the purchases of all goods including capital goods purchased for use in the execution of the works contract.
418 All the 20 states have started VAT w.e.f 1/4/2005. So If I purchase the material from the out of those VAT implemented states, do i get full set off on Raw material purchased from those states? Please clear. thanking you, yours faithfully, ASHISH BARVE No setoff is available on purchases effected from outside the State of Maharashtra.
419 which stationary or paper related products are involved in 4% or 12.5%? please send me all details of it Please refer schedule entry C-70 . Paper,newsprint, paper board and waste paper are liable to VAT at the rate of 4%. Secondly, please refer scheule entry C-76 Printed material including annual reports, application forms, account books, calendars, diaries, catalogues, race cards, and publications which mainly publicise goods, services and article for commercial purposes are liable to VAT @ 4%. Stationery goods which are not covered by schedule C are taxable @ 12.5%.
420 WE are manufacturer of Rubberised Textile Fabrics of Cotton, what is the VAT tax rate for our product ? Please communicate the central excise tarrif for your commodity to enable us to give a correct reply.
421 Please specify rate of tax on calculatore and telephone what is proceddur regarding delivery challan Electronic calculator covered by excise tarrif No.84.70 and Telephone sets covered by excise tarrif No. 85.17 are taxable at the rae of 4%. There is no change in procedure of deliery challan.
422 We are wholesalers & retailers in all types of sarees & dressmaterials. We wanted to know whether sarees & dressmaterials are covered under vat and if yes whats the percentage of tax. Also we are at present not covered under sales tax. None of our consultants is able to give us the exact picture of vat for our business. Sarees and materials are tax-free if they come under excise heading notified under the First schedule to the additional duties. If not, then you pay 4% on it.
423 shedule of vat for steel scrap material Please refer schedule entry C-55. There is no change in tax rate of steel scrap. The only thing is that resale will not be allowed.
424 Dear sir , I want to know whether terry towels and jacquard chaddars are subject to VAT ; and the rate applicable if any. Thanks in anticipation of earliest reply. The applicable rate for both of the products is four percent.
425 Respected sir, We are into Business of Repacking of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals of I.P. grade. We are not doing any processing of the material which we are purchasing in bulk packing. What we do is that we are just purchasing the material in bulk and we are repacking the same in small packings of diffrent sizes in our name under licence of Repacking from Food and Drug Administration, also on the packing boxes and bottles we are mentioning Repacked by. The raw material purchased by us for repacking is either directly from the manufacturer or from his distributor who is the registered dealer. Now in this positioin what will be our status in the new VAT rule. We would be tankful to you if you kindly clarify this as soon as possible to us. Thanking You, Prakash C Jain Pune. 1) If your purchase price is, say Rs. 100/- Then the vendor will bill you Rs. 100+4. 2) If your sale price is, say Rs. 125, then you should cgharge ypour customer Rs. 125+5=130. 3) While paying tax to Govt. claim of credit of the tax paid on your purchases. thus you will pay Rs. 5-4=1 to government. 4) You are also entitled to claim set-off of the local tax paid on your purchases of packing material.
426 if anyone come to us with cash in hand to purchase our goods,so whether we can sell our product applying vat on it and to keep the record of purchaser? You can sell your product by applying VAT on your sale. You can claim input credit of the goods purchased from registered dealers supported by "Tax invoice."
427 I am a work contractor, after paying VAT do I need to pay service tax on the civil work undertaken by me or given to any sub contractor? Service Tax is governed by different enactment of Central Govt. Therefore, we can not answer your querry. Inconvienence is regretted.
428 Respected Sir/Madam, Please mail me detailed list of Goods having Tax Rates as 4% , 12.5% and Taxfree goods. Thanks. Mahesh Sutar. Please refer schedule A & C for list of taxfree goods and goods liable to VAT at 4%. Goods not covered by schedule A,B,C,D are taxable at the rate of 12.5%. All schedules are available on website under MVAT Act.
429 List of items included in VAT.  
430 List of items included in VAT.  
431 List of items included in VAT. Pl refer web site www.
vat.maharashtra.gov.in for scheduled entries under MVAT.
432 Sub. VAT on medicines Trade Circular dated 1.04.05 Query 1.In case of OMS sale whether CST @4% is to be charged? 2.If so,whether the stockist in other state need not charge the VAT in their state or he has to charge local sales tax i.e.@4%on MRP again? 3.What about Branch Transfer? 4.Whether the same will be taxed in the respective state again? 5.What about trading goods if purchased locally and sold/ transfered out of Maharashtra? There is no change under CST ACT 1956 THE GOODS SOLD IN THE COURSE OF INTERSTATE SALE SUPPORTED WITH c FORM ARE LIABLE TO TAX @4%.
433 In rate schedule "c" sr. no. 54, plesae specify the products. Send information on official gazzette mentioned there. It is pertaining to industrial inputs please refer the notification available on our website
434 Kindly issue the list of Commodities comes under VAT and at what percent VAT to be charged. Kindly refer web site www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in for MVAT schedule A,B,C,D,E.
435 Kindly arrange to mail us "what is rate of tax under vat for 1)Stainless steel scrubber i.e.scrubber used in kitchen to clean the utencils" 2)Green colour Cleaning Pad made up of polyester/Nylon which are used to cleaning the utencils 3)Also kindly mail us the Scrubber made up of "Galvanised Iron Wire" 4)Pls. mail us the tax rate for selling Stainless Steel/ Galvanised Iron Scrubber in "loose form"i.e.unpacked form. Thanks. All of these goods being unspecified would be covered bt E-1 the residual entry nd taxable @12.5%
436 Kindly arrange to mail us "what is rate of tax under vat for 1)Stainless steel scrubber i.e.scrubber used in kitchen to clean the utencils" 2)Green colour Cleaning Pad made up of polyester/Nylon which are used to cleaning the utencils 3)Also kindly mail us the Scrubber made up of "Galvanised Iron Wire" 4)Pls. mail us the tax rate for selling Stainless Steel/ Galvanised Iron Scrubber in "loose form"i.e.unpacked form. Thanks. please give us the excise tariff headings of these products to verify whether these goods are covered by industrial input notification.In case it is not then the rate is 12.5%
437 we need clarification on labour charges, at what rate to be charged & also for powder coating what rate of vat will be applicable. Powercoating covered under work contract you may opt for composition under work contract or you can collect and pay VAT under MVAT.
438 what is the sales tax % on printed circuit boards (PCBs) Printed curcuit are covered information technology products as serial no 21 central excise tariff heading 85.34, liable to VAT @4%.
439 What declaration given in "TAX INVOICE" ? instade of( I/We hereby certify that my/our Registration under the B.S.T. Act 1959,is in force on the date on whichthe sales of the goods specified in this bill/cashmemorandum is made by me /us & that the transaction of the sales covered by this bill/cash memorandum has been effected by me/our in the regular course of my/our business.) please give us aas early as possible. In tax invoice you have to give following declaration " I/We hereby certify that my/our registration Certificate under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 is inforce on the date on which the sale of the goods specified in this tax invoice is made by me/us and that the transaction of sale covered by this tax invoice has been effected by me/us and it shall be accounted for in the turnover of sales while filing of return and the due tax, if any, payable on the sale has been paid or shall be paid."
440 What declaration given in "TAX INVOICE" ? instade of( I/We hereby certify that my/our Registration under the B.S.T. Act 1959,is in force on the date on whichthe sales of the goods specified in this bill/cashmemorandum is made by me /us & that the transaction of the sales covered by this bill/cash memorandum has been effected by me/our in the regular course of my/our business.) please give us aas early as possible. You will have to give following declaration in "tax invoice " as "I/We hereby ceritify that my/our registration certificate under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act,2002 is inforce on the date on which the sale of the goods specified in this tax invoice is made by me/us and that the transaction of sale covered by this tax invoice has been effected by me/us and it shall be accounted for in the turnover of sales while filing of return and the due tax, if any, payable on the sale has been paid or shall be paid."
441 what is the vat on laboratory glass apparatus - sale/ manufactring and laboure work Laboratory glass apparatus are liable to VAT @12.5%.
442 1)if an item does not fall under 4% schedule of MVAT, but is under 4% VAT tentative list issued by central govt,what rate shall apply in maharashtra? 4% or 12.5% As per scdule A,B,C,D,E MVAT is applicable,
443 sir, we are pharmaceutical trader in mumbai. be have been covered under mrp based taxation. my question is what will be my tax invoice format. will i have to charge vat tax extra or will my selling price be inclusive of vat tax. please reply as early as possibel. thanking you Please refer section 86 of the MVAT Act. You may at your option issue purchaser a bill or cash memorandum or tax invoice. If you are issuing cash memorandum or bill, you can not collect tax separately. If you are issuing tax invoice you will have to collect taxes separately. No specific format of invoice is prescribed under the MVAT Act. If you are issuing tax invoice you will have to fulfil conditions prescribed u/s 86(2). Secondly, a declaration,as specified in rule 77 is to be given in tax invoice/cash memorandum as applicable.
444 I would like to know if tax credit is available on purchases effected from outside Maharashtra state if the same goods are sold in Maharashtra State? What is the tax rate of VAT for purchases from outside state and whether the same rate is applicable in state? If purchases are made at 4% and sales at 12.5%, is input credit available to dealer? For availing input credit is it necessary to have same tax rates at the time of purchase and sales? On purchases effected in the course of inter state trade tax paid under CST are not eligible for setoff. Rate of tax on purchases effected in the course of interstate trade are as per VAT SCHEDULE,
445 What is the rate of tax on Crushed stone Metal, Ravali, Rubble, Khadi. Is any of the items covered under minerals and ores with rate of4% The rate of tax on crushed stone metal, Ravali, Rubble, Khadi is @12.5%.
446 what is the allowable set off in case of purchase of raw material by a dealer having exemption incentive? whether it is 100% of vat paid or less than vat amount shown on purchase bill ? You are not eligible to claim setoff on the purchases effected from exemption unit as sale price is excluding VAT tax.
447 Please Send Me Vat Rate List On My Email No. & Also Send Me Detail List Of Clothing Accessories { Which Items Are Included } Thank YOu Anand Pl refer site http://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in/
notification
448 please let us know about the vat liability of a manufacturer, purchasing rawmaterial from exemption holder unit?whether vat liability is only for value addition or for total sale amount. If you are a manufacturer and purchasing goods from exemption unit and using that goods in mfg then you are not eligible for any set-off as you have not paid any VAT TAX ON U R INPUTS.
449 Respected Sir: If some of my suppliers have issued inclusive of tax paid bills under BST Act; how can I claim VAT credit for the goods lying in stock as on 31st March, 2005. I further understand that the supplier has paid full tax while selling the goods to me; however not shown separately in the Invoice. Can you please guide whether any additional certificate be obtained from the supplier to be eligible for full VAT credit on goods lying in stock as on 31st March, 2005. Expecting your prompt clarification, With Best Regards, B D DAGA You are entitled to claim set-off on closing stock as on 31/3/2005, whether tax paid separately or not, but you have to file stock statement before 30/4/2005 at local sales tax office of your concern.
450 our excise code is chapter.39 heading- 39.23 sub- head.- 39 23.90 we are manufac. polypropyelene bags.plastics bags what is the tax rate on it. As per sch entry C-54 U R PRODUCT IS COVERED AS PER NOTIFICATION ISSUED AS ON 1/4/2005 SERIAL NO 164 AND LIABLE TO vat @ 4%.
451 dear sir we are doing jobwork for a multinational in addition to other manufacturing activity also.the company is supplying us materials under excise challan for the jobworks. we would like to know whether we are liaable to collect vat on the above subcontract jobs as per the invoices raised by us.the rates of the jobs are fixed and they are repetative in nature. regards If no material is transferred in the job work, no MVAT is applicable.
452 what is the rate of tax on office 1)ofice eqipments 2)hospital equipments 3)capital goods Capital goods are liable to tax @12.5% also office equipment and hospital equipments.
453 my client having distributorship of biscuit and banded tea powder,medicine etc. can he take the benefit of composition scheme annouced by the maharashtra vat tax act. The composition scheme is there for the dealer who are reselling goods at retail, in your case the dealer is distributor,then he is not eligible for composition scheme.
454 please suugest me vat or composition scheme under w.c t.applicable to textile processor You can opt to pay VAT by way of composition in respect of works contract, rate is 8% of the total value of the contract . you can claim set-off calculated at the rate of 16/25 of the vat you have paid on purchases of all goods including capital goods purchased for use in the execution of the works contract.
455 What will be TDS percentage rate applicable if i am doing only govt./semigovt. civil work contracts? TDS rate is 2% if the contractor is registered under VAT otherwise 4%
456 We are exporting the electronic instruments and so far we used to issue Form 14B for exemption of local sales tax for local inputs. We gather there are no forms now. What is the procedure to get back the sales tax/VAT on the inputs? F14B is abolished wef 1/4/2005, u r eligible to claim full setoff on local inputs.As per section 51(2), the refund relating toany period covered by a return shall be granted within three months of the end of the period to which the return relates, if the dealer is exporter within the meaning of sub section (1) of section 5 of CST ACT 1956.
457 Can My client Sale their goods under 14B or Form H in the vat regime or not sent to the local.Secondly can he sales their goods educational institute situated out side of maharashra under form I F14-B is suspended wef 1/4/2005, under CST there is no change after introduction of VAT.
458 Dealer in T.V.purchases goods from Mumbai as well as a Backward area exempted unit. He does not have identification on sales side about corresponding purchases. How can he charge VAT or pay correct VAT ? Is there any restriction on him to identify the sales against purchases from backward area unit? Yes to get benefit in tax on backward area goods the trader needs to identify which goods purchased from backward area unit
459 I would like to know the current rate of VAT applicable on Projects of Diesel generators (Electric Generating Sets). Earlier under WCT we were considering 4%. Your new schedule published in the internet does not show the rate applicable for this item. Under WCT U MAY OPT FOR COMPOSITION WHERE TAX RATE IS 8%. U MAY CLAIM SET-OFF CALCULATED AT THE RATE OF 16/25 OF THE VAT U HAVE PAID ON THE PURCHASES OF ALL GOODS INCLUDING CAPITAL GOODS PURCHASED FOR USE IN THE EXECUTION OF THE WORKDS CONTRACT.
460 if check post are created at JNPT and Mumbai Port for obtaining Transit Pass ? why the defination Tax says its sales tax. Check posts are not going to be implemented immediately but will come after a notification is brought in for its implementation which might take a year.
461 if check post are created at JNPT and Mumbai Port for obtaining Transit Pass ? why the defination Tax says its sales tax. Check posts are not going to be implemented immediately but will come after a notification is brought in for its implementation which might take a year.
462 if check post are created at JNPT and Mumbai Port for obtaining Transit Pass ? why the defination Tax says its sales tax. Check posts are not going to be implemented immediately but will come after a notification is brought in for its implementation which might take a year.
463 Please clarify the words "Turnover of sales other than goods excluded" and "Turnover of purchases other than goods excluded" which is appearing in the Composition Scheme for Retailers. in the notification the exclusions are given
464 we are doing labour charges only.Is vat applicable to us.Is there any limit on labour charges decided so that after that limit ssi unit who are doing labour charges only are also eligible for vat . If yes what is the threshhold limit. On receipt of labour charges no VAT is applicable.
465 Our commodity Sago(sabudana) will cover under entry C-93 or it is tax free?Please confirm & reply. Sago are liable @12.5% wef 1/4/2005 under VAT.
466 we are an 100% eou , will we be exepmted from paying vat on our imput raw material and what is the future of N-14 B form which entitled us to this exepmtion in the past F14-B IS suspended wef 1/4/2005.U r eligible for full set off on tax paid under VAT ACT.
467 we are an 100% eou , will we be exepmted from paying vat on our imput raw material and what is the future of N-14 B form which entitled us to this exepmtion in the past F 14-B is suspended wef 1/4/2005,if u r 100% EOU then whatever taxes u r paid on u r inputs under VAT are entitled for full set-off.
468 What is Liability of Printer who undertakes Printing Jobs of Printing of Letterheads, cards, Invoice Book, Pamplets etc. Under Old rule WCT @ 4% was Paid, What rate will be applicable Under new Vat act. As per sch entry c-76 under VAT U R LIABLE TO vat @4%.On printed material for commercial purposes.
469 What is the rate of Tax liability under MVAT act for person undertaking Works contract and previously paying 4% under composition scheme. What happens to the contract which is under Completion means some works executed and some work will be executed in April 2005, What rate will be applicable On going contracts entered into before 1st April 2005 u are not required to pay more tax after 1st April 2005 than would have been payable under the Maharashtra Sales Tax on the Transfer of property in goods involved in the execution of works contract act 1989.
470 What is the rate of Tax liability under MVAT act for person undertaking Works contract and previously paying 4% under composition scheme. What happens to the contract which is under Completion means some works executed and some work will be executed in April 2005, What rate will be applicable On going contracts entered into before 1st April 2005 u are not required to pay more tax after 1st April 2005 than would have been payable under the Maharashtra Sales Tax on the Transfer of property in goods involved in the execution of works contract act 1989.
471 What is rate of Tax Applicable to Aluminium extrusions, Aluminium sections, Aluminium Chequered Plates, I think same is 4% but Please confirm Please see the notification of alluminium products available on our web site
472 dear sir will form 14 b which exempts us from charging and receiving sales tax for goods sold for export continue ? if not then what is the system for export exemption regards r l bijlani Form 14-B is not in existence wef 1/4/2005.On sale in the course of export no tax is applicable.Direct exporters can claim full setoff on VAT paid.
473 what should be effect on OMS sale of goods of OMS-Purchase There is no change under CST ACT 1956 BEFORE AND AFTER introduction of VAT ACT
474 is there any vat on sand, bricks, river sand, building materials , please give rate of tax for each items Rate of tax on sand, bricks, river sand, building materials is @12.5%.
475 Can you please clarify whether Powerloom Textile weavers are covered under V.A.T. and if yes what is the VAT rate to be levied?  
476 what will be arte of vat for different electricals goods like fittings, wires, switches, switchgears, & cables Rate of tax on Electricals goods are taxable under VAT @12.5%.
477 If I download the rate schedule from knowledge centre, it shows a .pdf file. This comes in MS-Excel and is in some technical language which cannot be understood by me. Please guide me and let me know what is to be done. Thanking you Jignesh Kesaria Yes u can down load rate schedule form website.
478 Is it necessary to maintain seperate serials for numbers alloted to "Tax Invoice" and other invoice It is necessary to maintinn separate serials for numbers alloted to tax invoices and other invoices.
479 Is it necessary to maintain seperate serials for numbers alloted to "Tax Invoice" and other invoice It is necessary to maintinn separate serials for numbers alloted to tax invoices and other invoices.
480 1)I am doing work of repairing of textile machineries; under old law I was paying tax udner Works contract Act @ 4% on my entire price including labout plus material. I purchase all my spares from outside India i.e. imports. I use imports in repairs. What is rate of tax on such contracts after 1/4/2005. The assessing officer does not provice information. Please tell me it urgently as work, tenders are held up after the draconian vat. Please note purchase of spares required for repairs of textile machinery are 90% imported and local purchases are only 10%. Will I get any set off. Should I open another firm to import goods and pay VAT on imports and separate firm for doing labour job after purchasing goods by paying VAT in that sister concern. Will then labour charges become allowable. In that case what is rate of tax on spares of imported textile machinery parts. Please answer via email only. No phone calls please The answer to your queries are as follows. 1. You can pay tax @ 8% on the entire contract price by way of composition. 2. You are entitled to claim set-off of the tax paid on local purchases. the set-off available is equal to 16/25 tax paid on local purchases. 3. There is no levy to vat on imports. if you opt another firm for import and that firm sells the imoported goods to the firm undertaking works contract, then full tax will be charged on teh sale. the purchasing firm will get set-off by applying the 16/25 formula. For your point of view. this is not profitable. 4. The rate of tax on imported textile machinery is 12.5%.
481 1. Rate of tax applicable for:- a.Electrical Measuring Instruments,Transformers,Voltage Stabilizers, UPS,Invertors,Relays for A.M.F.Panels of D.Generator sets. Control Panels for Submersible pumps, Control Panel Accessories viz. Hinges, Busbar Supports etc. 2. If we have stock from year 2004-05 how we should consider purchase tax. should we take it 13% or 15.8% including tot & surcharge. 3. If we buy against C form from other state how we should collect tax on sales. 4.If our turn over is more than 5 lacs but less than 50 lacs how we should determine tax liability. 5. For export how we should consider our V A T setoff on purchase tax paid.  
482 in parnership firm car used by partner is registered on partners name & bill is on partner name.vehicle is used for business so I.T dept. allows deperciation in firm.In above case vat charged in purchase bill would be allowed to take set off in the firm under vat. No set off is allowed on motor vehicles which are treated as capital assets and parts components and accessories there of.
483   thanks
484 what is the rate of composition under vat for retailers Rate of composition under VAT for retailers is Sale minus Purchases euqal balance profit, on it tax is 8% of the profit elements
485 what is the liability for Registration to a manufacturer & dealer? As per section 3(4)liability for Importer is RS 100000/- and for other Rs 500000/-for the purpose of calculating the limit of turnover for liability to tax.
486 Assessee:- Book stall owner can school, college books & second hand books (resale) are liable for vat by such bookstaller & if yes how much percentage. what books r to be maintaied & forms & dates of filing return. Thanking u atul Chartered Accountant Books are covered under sch entry "A"-6, Thus liable to VAT @ nil.
487 I am a retailer dealing in foodgrain & provision items. Explain the composite scheme in detail,do I have to maintain the purchase & sales register under this scheme. The dealer reselling goods at retail may join composition scheme,you have to maintain sale and purchase register.
488 give info about cattlefeed list which is includ in vat with % There is no seperate list of cattle feed. But whatever is normally accertained in teh central excise tarrif will be cattlefeed for teh purpose of teh vat Act. The applicable rate of tax is nil.
489 what is the rate of vat for animal feed suppliments RATe of tax is nil.
490 what are charges for application and the centers where i can apply. Charges for registration are only Rs 100/-for that contact your local sales tax office.
491 I have SSI unit having turnover of around 12-13lacs.Should I register for VAT Yes, u are liable to get registration under VAT ACT.
492 Since VAT Act is named as Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, (Levy and Amendment ) Act, 2005. What shuold be mentioned in certificate in tax invoice / cash memo / bill? Wether it is to mention that certificate under VAT Act, 2002 is in existence. or to mention that certificate under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, (Levy and Amendment ) Act, 2005 is in existence. You should mention that - the certificate under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 is in existence--
493 If dealer holding BST/CST RCs and does not have turnover as per section 3(1).As per sec.96 BST RC is likely to be cancelled. Whether BST RC will continue JUST BECAUSE HE IS HOLDING CST RC? Refer to FAQ it says if dealer is registered under CST then he will have to obtain MVAT RC No.[Section reads delaer liable to pay tax under the CST Act.... hence the query] 1) Your BST RC is liable to be cancelled. 2) You will become liable to pay tax after 1st April if you become liable to pay tax under CST Act after 1st April.
494 FOR FRESH REGISTERATION UNDER VAT AFTRER 1-4-2005 FOR DEALER WHOSE TUNOVER LIMIT DOES NOT EXCEED MINIMUM LIMT AND APPLYING UNDER VOLUNTRY REGISTRATION SCHEME WHETHER RS.5000/ IS PAYABLE AS APPLICABLE UNDER REPPILED BST ACT 1956? If your turnover is less than the threshhold or even if there is no turnover, you may apply for voluntary registration . You are not required to deposit Rs 5000/-, only Rs 100/- fee is payable.
495 how much vat tax should i pay for used empty m.s barrel , plastic barrel& plastic carboy? Packing material list is not yet publish pl wait for some time.
496 how much vat tax should i pay for used empty m.s barrel , plastic barrel& plastic carboy? Industrial inputs and packing materials are covered under sch entry c-54 and liable to VAT @4% ,LIST OF THEM ARE SHORTLY NOTIFIED.
497 I am a pharma wholeseller having annual turnover of Rs.500 lacs . Total medicine turnover is Rs.496 lacs and other products Rs.4 lacs . Whether I have to register under VAT ? As per section 3(4) of VAT ACT if the turnover exceeded Rs 5 lakhs during the year you are liable to get u registered under VAT.
498 we are manufacturers of valves n would like to know the following, what is the vat applicable for the product as under, cast iron sluice valves used for water supply schemes. As per sch entry c-55 Iron and steel, that is to say (i) cast iron, liable to VAT @4%.
499 we are manufacturers of valves n would like to know the following, what is the vat applicable for the product as under, cast iron sluice valves used for water supply schemes. As per sch entry c-55 Iron and steel, that is to say (i) cast iron, liable to VAT @4%.
500 Dear Sir, Being a kerosene dealer, I would like to know if we have to register for vat as we are already registered under BST. Is VAT applicable for trading of Kerosene if yes what is the VAT percent applicable. Please send me any available information that you think is must for Kerosene trade. Waiting for your early reply. Thanking You, you are liable to get you registered under VAT, kEROSENE OIL SOLD THROUGH THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM is covered under sch entry c-58 and liable VAT @4%.
501 what is the vat. tax rate for reatailers There is a composition scheme for retailers, rate to be notified
502 what is the vat. tax rate for reatailers There is a composition scheme for retailers, rate to be notified
503 suppose I sale my vat costing material of Rs.10,000/- at Rs.5,000/- i would be eligible negative set off in totality of tax The conditions for setoff are provided in the VAT rules which will be finalised today.
504 R/sir, I want to know that in our trader community there is gosip about the scheme of your dept that trader having turnover less than 40 lakhs can deposit tax @0.25% on turnover is it true, please guide us with section or circular no. reference thanks! The Government has already finalised composition scheme, The details of which are already displayed on Web Site.
505 R/sir, I want to know that in our trader community there is gosip about the scheme of your dept that trader having turnover less than 40 lakhs can deposit tax @0.25% on turnover is it true, please guide us with section or circular no. reference thanks! The Government has already finalised composition scheme, The details of which are already displayed on Web Site.
506 Suppose my books of Account is with my CA FOR accounts writing then how i have to give answer to officer at the time of cross examination? whether time limit has been allowed/ if Yes How many days ? As per ACT you are requried to keep books of account at place of business
507 for paying tax which challan i has to used? When and where it will be available? At present it is available at Web Site.
508 vat in our industry photo studio and colour lab 2) what is excise code of products? 3)If Excise code for your products is mentioned in Industrial Input or IT notification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) Industrial Input and IT notification is available on WEB SITE 5) Photographic cameras not covered under IT Notification tax rates 12.5% 6) paers is covered under 4%
509 regarding vat on medicine in newspaper it is written that there will be vat at first point only. what it mean - mfg will have to charge vat to wholesaler and then there is no further vat in the chain till retailer pl let me know notification or circular in this respect Now, Department has issued a Trade Circular No.VAT-2005/Act/VD-1, dated 1.4.2005. This will clarify all your queries and same is also available on our web site.
510 Kindly confirm the taxes for various items under VAT regime. The department has finalised entire rate schedule and same is available at our web site.
511 Will microphones and driver units used in public address systems be covered under entry C-2. The previous tax rate for these items was 4% and 8% respectively. 1) Is It fall unfder IT product? 2) what is excise code of product? 3)If Excise code for conveyor belt is mentioned in IT productnotification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) IT product notification is available on WEB SITE
512 how to find out vat schedule for electrical goods used in industries and domestic lines. What will be Vat for transformers and cables and switch gears 1) Industrial Cables 4% 2)all other goods 12.5%
513 PLease inform what taxes CST &/or VAT is applicable for following transactions 1) Materials purchased in Maharashtra against 12.5% VAT and resold Out of Maharashtra :a) Is VAT applicable if yes what % ? b) Is CST applicable if yes what % ? 2% or 4% c) What refunds are applicable from 12.5% VAT paid? 2)Raw materials purchased in Maharashtra against VAT. Manufactured goods sold outside Maharashtra. a) Is VAT applicable? If yes what %. b) Is CST applicable? If yes what % c) What is refund applicable of VAT paid? 3) What Regn No to be used on Invoices in absence of new VAT Regn No ? 4) Which Invoice to be used till such time new VAT Regn No is alloted and New Tax Invoices are printed? Hope to get your reply at the earliest. Already replied
514 In your circular regarding Transitional Relied, form 213 is mentioned for furnishing details of stock. However I found that 213 is a form u.s 20 notice of tax due. Then in which form stock statement is to be submitted? please see the notification section on our website you will get all formats of stock statements. Thanks
515 In the composition scheme it is noted that dealer selling in retail the drugs covered by c29 cannot opt for composition scheme, but in cir T-1 it is mentioned that Chemists can be at their option to go under composition regarding T/o other than c-29. Which view will override?  
516 Is there any fee/advance tax (like Rs. 5000/- earlier) prescribed for voluntary registration? Fees of Rs.100 is prescribed for voluntary Registration.No advance Tax is required to be paid.
517 We are manufacturers of capacitors, in Schedule C as per your VAT schedule - Sr No. 1, says, Agricultural machinery and implements, other than - - - -capacitors of all types - 4%. Please confirm the exact tax for capacitors.  
518 We are manufacturer and resellers. We have 2 factories at Mumbai & Pune under excise Licence. Sales is booked at Mumbai office only. We are required to maintain Excise invoice from serial no 1 onwards. As there shall be duplication of invoice No., we are carrying out practice of making a commercial invoice with serial no. printed by our accounts package on computer. In order to facilitate cross verification, we print corresponding excise invoice no with ECC code of premises on commercial invoice. Can we continue with same procedure by replacing sales tax, TOT & Surcahrge columns by VAT? We ahve been taking set off on goods purchased for manufacturing. While calculating set off, we were considering certain percentage as purchase tax. what happens to the amount which we have considered as perchase tax on stock in hand as on 31.03.05? Please clarify  
519 we want invoice format for vat and alos the vat decleration Please contact your concerned Assessing Authority.
520 How to download rate of taxes from your above site. Kindly guide us.  
521 rate of tax on Printer,Ink Cartidge & Printer toner Cartridge, Projector, scanner,digitial camera, photo quatlity paper 1)Please refer IT Notification available on web site 2)Printer,Ink Cartidge & Printer toner Cartridge, Projector, scanner---4% 3)digitial camera--photographic camera -12.5% not covered under IT notification 4) paper is taxable at 4%
522 Vat rate Applicable on Food Dyes Previously covered under Group A-24 and lake colour cover under heading 32.05 of central excise tariff. INDUSTRIAL INPUTS WIIL BE NOTIFIED WITHIN ONE OR TWO DAYS
523 Vat rate Applicable on Food Dyes Previously covered under Group A-24 and lake colour cover under heading 32.05 of central excise tariff. 1)heading 32.05 of central excise tariff is covered under Industrial Input notification and rate is 4% 2) What is central excise tariff for Food Dyes ? 3)3)If Excise code for the same is mentioned in Industrial Input notification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) Industrial Input notification is available on WEB SITE
524 The outside maharashtra cumstomer and vendor are asking about our TIN No. What is this No. Please explain Under VAT regime, a TIN No. i.e. Trade Identification No. is to be given to all registered dealers that will is the transaction accross the country. However, Department of Sales Tax of Maharashtra is yet tobe issued this TIN No. In short course, the same will be issued.
525 We are a registered dealer in Maharashtra both under BST and Cst act. We would like to know for fresh Vat Registration what is to be done. We require any application like for 101. We would also like to know the status of live saving drugs like " Anti-rabic Vaccine". Is it still exempted ? Regards, If you are registered under B.S.T. & C.S.T. at present, then you need not to have a fresh Registration No. under VAT Act. All medicines are to be taxed on MRP in the hand of manufacturer and subsequent sale are exempt from tax.
526 If i am register at Ghatkopar add. as Resaler (Traders ) & Manufacturer ... If my manufacturing activity can start at Panvel dist. (Maharashtra), WHAT SHOULD I DO (REQUIRE ANOTHER REGISTRATION NO. OR DICLARE AS ADDITIONAL PLACE !) PL GUIDE.. IF ADDITIONAL PLACE, WHEN I SHOULD DICLARE !...PL GUIDE IN DETAILS.... 1) If you were registered under old BST ACT on 31st march 2005 , no need to apply for fresh registration under VAT 2) Old number is valid 3)You have to inform your assessing authority under old act regardinf addl place of buiseness and amend your RC
527 In edible oil manufacturing, can I get setoff on URD purchase of oil seeds? If yes, how? In taxation system under VAT, the set off by way of input credit is to be given only on the purchases which are tax paid separately. So your purchases are from unregistered dealer the question of set off does not arise.
528 Mr.A is registered under BST Act and made purchased worth Rs.500000 in financial year 2004-05 and entire purchase remain in stock than he is automatically treated as registred dealer under Mvat or fresh registration is required. No fresh registration is required to be obtained in VAT. The Registration Certificate No. already obtained will continue.
529 We are confused about Tax rate. Under BST Our products fall in 5.4 % tax rate but now what rates (VAT) to be charged to our customer. Our proucts Tarrif Head - 2916 Pl. advice Notification in respect of Industrial Inputs is published and available on our web site. You are requested to refer the same.
530 calculators c. excise tarriff 84.69 telephone instruments. c.e. tariff 85.17 [under I T LIST ] may attract 4 % VAT. However it is not clearly mentioned . What is the Rate ? Notification regarding information and technology products is available on our web site. You are requested to refer the same.
531 What is Tax rate for IT products? The Department has already finalised the list of I.T. products and same is available on our web site.
532 How to charge VAT for edible oil manufacturing? Whenever your sales of Edible oil out of manufacture, the net sales and 4% tax should be shown separately.
533 what are the vat rates for following items: a)manifold business forms(printed & un-printed) b)self-adhesive labels(printed & un-printed) above subject is not clear from the rate tarrifs on the web-site & also our consultant is not sure about the vat rates to be applied for above items. regards, nirmal goyanka. 4th april.2005 11.40 hrs. a) Manifold business forms are covered by Schedule Entry C-76 liable at 4% Sales Tax. b) Paper Self Adhesive Labels covered by Central Excise Tarrif Code 48.23 are covered by the Notification for Industrial Inputs and liable at 4%.
534 What is % of Vat on Tea Bags/Loose Tea The rate of tax is 12.5% on the said goods.
535 have the notification of rate schedule given by state government? The Department has already issued Notification regarding rate schedule and same is available at our web site.
536 We have BST and CST registration as per old system. It is compulsory to get new registration to obtain TIN to sale or purchase the goods from outside Maharashtra. It is not cumplosory to get new Registration Certificate under VAT Act if you are holding old S.T.No. In due course, TIN No. will be issued in place of existing Sales Tax No.
537 Dear Sir, Please let us know rate of tax on indisutrial chemicals, refrigerant gases & industrial lubricants. Regards, Raajjhesh Belgaonkar You are requested to refer the Notification issued in respect of Industrial Inputs, which is now available on our web site.
538 What is the rate of TDS on Work Contract tax and limit up to which no TDS is applicable. 1) TDS rate 2% 2) Go through detail notofication regharding the same which is avilable on web site
539 tax rates on research hybrid seeds and fertilizers. and about setoff rules 1)Fertilisers 4% 2) Seeds of all types of cereals and pulsed NIL 3) Other seeds 4% 4) If you are purchasing the seeds after paying the VAT on it and saling the same , you can clame the set-off of V
540 what is the tax liability for urd purchase of raw material by a manufacturing dealer.whether he has to pay purchase tax or only vat on sale amount. If your purchases are effected from URD dealer in that case you need not have to pay purchase tax nor you will get any input credit. You have to pay VAT tax without getting any deduction.
541 What is the tax% on DIagnostic Kits? The rate of tax is 12.5%
542 We are seed company, please guide us if we have to collect VAT on sale of all kinds of vegetables and flower seeds from dealers? If yes, what is the rate of VAT? As per entry no A-41 seeds of all type are exempted from tax
543 What is the tax% on DIagnostic Kits? The rate of tax is 12.5%
544 1. As there are no notifications at present for Industrial Inputs, I.T.goods are they liable to VAT @12.5%? 2. In composition scheme there are rates for "dealers not registered" ? 3. Many dealers had paid m.s.t. on oms purchases on pressumptive basis; which are in stock on 31.3.05 How would they get set off? Right now there is a Notification for Industrial Input published by Department and it is available on our web site. Regarding closing stock you are suppose to bifurcate the closing stock as R.D. tax paid, R.D. without tax and calculate total tax borne at purchases. The entire tax amount will be credited to your account after filing entire information in form No.213 before 30.4.2005,
545 Can we charge the VAT Extra on MRP ? since on VCD margine is too thin and we cannot accomadte the VAT in the Pricing. You are not suppose tax on MRP price.At present, it is not permissible.
546 which items cont.@ 12.5% ? as per your schedule E SECTION 2(26) 5 & 6 All items not mentioned or covered under other schedules
547 Dear Sir, Should we maintain one series for Tax Invoices raised for local sales and another series for regular invoices in case of OMS sales. Regards Hemant You can have the option whether one series to be maintained or two series to be maintained.
548 what categories of business are included for vat? Please look throuh defination of Business under VAT AC T, Copy of ACT is available on website
549 we are manufacturing METAL CONTAINERS (M.S.DRUMS) AS well as BLOW MOULDED PLASTIC CONTAINERS and we are supplying to chemical, dyestuffs/ acids etc. manufacturers for their packing purpose . We would like to know the VAT RATES FOR OUR PRODUCTS I.E. METAL CONTAINS AND BLOW MOULDED PLASTIC CONTAINERS You are requested to refer Entry No.174 of Notification issued in respect of Industrial Inputs, which is available on our web site. If your products are covered by Central Excise Tarrif Code 70.07, the tax payable will be at 4%, otherwise 12.5%.
550 whether c-72 entry covers cement pipes also? Yes. All type of pipes including cement pipes are covered under C-72
551 Dear Sir, please let us know that the material supplied to export oriented unit(situated in special economic zone at seepz) vat tax is exempted against form GE. thanks/ragards. In VAT regime, there is no declaration is prescribed. All old declarations are abolished. You have to pay tax as per VAT.
552 can you please tell us the procedure under vat for export and which form requrired for that for exemption There is no change in procedure in respect of direct export covered under section 5(1) of CST Act. Now no form such as form 14B is in existence.
553 registration forms please sent & prositure  
554 By what time we will get our VAT No.since we have already registered under BST and CST Act of Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Ltd.Akola At present, you will not get any new number under VAT Act. However, you are suppose to carry your old Sales Tax No.. In due course, TIN No. will be issued in place of present Sales Tax No.
555 DEAR SIR, WE DEALING IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS-NAMELY LIGHT DIESEL OIL,FURNACE OIL.HOW MUCH VAT TAX SHOULD WE CHARGE TO OUR CUSTOMER AND IS THERE ANY CHANGES IN THE FORMAT OF OUR SALES INVOICE OR NOT. PLEASE SPECIFY. Light Diesel oil and Furnace oil are liable to VAT @ 12.5%. In your invoice you have to mention word "tax invoice" in bold letters and you have to give declaration as prescribed.
556 We are SSI unit having turnover below 100 Lacs.For bill raised to Gujarat state industrial unit as their industrial input.What should be the tax on basic price in our sales invoice. Department has issued list of Industrial Inputs and at present it will be available on our web site.
557 rate of vat on stainless steel utensils Ferrous and non ferrous domestic utensils are taxable @ 4%.
558 what invoice i issue when i have to make a sale outside the state. what details should the invoice have. Whenever you are effecting interstate sales, regular invoice should be issued. The existing position is prevailed.
559 We would like to know whether Measuring cups comes under which VAT rate ie. 4 % or 12.5%. Measuring is used by pharma companies on the cap to measure the dosage of medicines. Does this product come under industrial input.  
560 new registration forms & filling systems  
561 new registration forms & filling systems  
562 I invoice under VAT to a dealer in Maharashtra or out side Maharashtra for products as per the standard price list. Subsequently I give discount oin the price. Query 1. - Can I claim refund / setoff of VAT for the price difference. Query 2. - If I sell a product for a price which is less than the MRP which is mentioned on the product, do i have to charge VAT based on MRP or on my invoice value. If you are not dealing in medicines and drugs then you have to charge the VAT on net sales price after deducting the trade discount.
563 my purchase in form 14 & my sale is in against form c local s.tax 15.3%how do i adjust setof Form 14 is not in existence w.e.f. 1.4.2005. You will have to purchase goods by paying full taxes and subsequently you will have to claim input credit. Refund under MVAT Act can be adjusted against CST dues.
564 Can you give list of items covered in VAT alongwith the VAT % The Department has issued list of rates under schedule and same is available on our web site.
565 Can you give list of items covered in VAT alongwith the VAT % The Department has issued list of rates under schedule and same is available on our web site.
566 Can you give list of items covered in VAT alongwith the VAT % The Department has issued list of rates under schedule and same is available on our web site.
567 Can you give list of items covered in VAT alongwith the VAT % The Department has issued list of rates under schedule and same is available on our web site.
568 Can you give list of items covered in VAT alongwith the VAT % Please refer schedules under MVAT Act available on website.
569 kis kis mal per tax laga hai. kitne % Bikrikar Vibhagne kis kis chij pe kitna tax lagega iski suchi jari ki hai aur ye suchi apko hamare web site pe uplabdha hai.
570 What is VAT on the following Items? Diagnostics reagents & Kits used in diagnostics/Pathology Labs Sutures Angioplasty devices Pacemakers The rate is 12.5%
571 what is the tax rate for pvc scrap used as raw material in reprocessing plant.excise terrif code no 391510 pvc scrap having excise tarrif No.391510 is not covered under the list of industrial inputs and packing material therefore , taxable at the rate of 12.5%
572 what is the tax rate for pvc scrap used as raw material in reprocessing plant.excise terrif code no 391510 pvc scrap having excise tarrif No.391510 is not covered under the list of industrial inputs and packing material therefore , taxable at the rate of 12.5%
573 what is the tax rate for pvc scrap used as raw material in reprocessing plant.excise terrif code no 391510 pvc scrap having excise tarrif No.391510 is not covered under the list of industrial inputs and packing material therefore , taxable at the rate of 12.5%
574 Description of goods manufactured by us : Resistors for neutral grounding of generaters and transformers. Kindly confirm applicable VAT rate. The item falls in chapter 85 of Excise Tariff book. 8533 is the chapter sub heading. Early action is requested. Thanking you , N A GHATE Resistors covered under Excise Tarrif no. 85.33 having description as Electrical Resistors(including rheostats and potentiometers) other than heating resistors are taxable at the rate of 4% .
575 1) why set-off is not defined in the proposed VAT Rules? 2) Why Maharashtra Taxs on sale of Electricity Act 1963 is not merged with the VAT Act, 2005? 3) When the schedules as per the original VAT Act, 2003 as pased by thethen LA in 2002 & concended by the President of India were ammended in the LA in March 2005? were all the ammendments in consistant with the recommendations of the White paper submitted by the Empowered Committee? Specially why the column (3)stating the customs & C Excies Tarrif codes was deleted? Today i.e. on 4-05- 2005 Times of India reportede that the Empowered Committee has decided to bring HSN code system for the VAT schedules. Then why this was done? This is begining of vat. we are reviewing the provisions. Your valuable suggestions will be considered in due course. Thanks for the suggestions
576 whether to add tax if sold to exporter (previoulsy sold under form 14) can we sale under form 14 know also. If goods are sold OMS Whether to add 4% CSt and 12.50 Vat both Whether to Add tax in paper sale if there is transit sale When to pay tax if previously item dealed is tax free but know tax amount payable will be above 1 lakh in a year, and what will be set-off if previously item deal is tax free and know it comes under Schedule C (4%) Form 14 is canceled w.e.f.1.4.2005. You will have to charge full VAT against all your local sales. Interstate sales are taxable as usual. If goods have became taxable for the first time, you have to pay VAT at the time of sale of the goods. If your tax liability in the previous year is above 1 lakh, you have to file monthly returns.
577 Kindly confirm product calsium carbonate, Lime, Dolomite etc falls in which VAT tax ? 4 % or 12.5% ) Is It used as industrial input? 2) what is excise code of product? 3)If Excise code for your products are mentioned in Industrial Input notification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) Industrial Input notification is available on WEB SITE
578 Please give me details of VAT Tax Rates for Rubberised Textiles Fabrics of Cotton & Rubber Sheet 1) Your fabric is included in schedule additional Excise duty then no VAT tax payable 2)rate of tax for Dry rebbed rubber sheet is 4% else 12.5%
579 Chemicals are being excluded from the VAT schedule. The term Chemicals icannot be seen in the schedule. Pls let us know the tax stucture of chemicals Industrial / lab/ research. List of industrial inputs and packing material is notified and available on the website. Goods covered under the list of industrial input and packing material are taxable at the rate of 4%.
580 What is the rate of Tax on the following Items: 1. Fabrics of all types 2. Computers, Parts & Accessories Regards. For rate of taxes on fabrics please refer notification No. VAT-1505/CR-118/Taxtion-1, dt.1.4.2005 and list of IT products which is available on website.
581 How will be the billing done by Distributor to Final Consumer? Will he add Re-sales Tax@4% in his bill? Already replied
582 How will be the billing done by Distributor to Final Consumer? Will he add Re-sales Tax@4% in his bill? Reply has already been given.
583 Lists of 1.IT Products @ 4% 2.Industrial inputs @4% 3. Agricultural implements @ N I L The department has already issued Notification for I.T.products, Industrial inputs and Agricultural Imepements, which are available on our web site.
584 Lists of 1.IT Products @ 4% 2.Industrial inputs @4% 3. Agricultural implements @ N I L Lists of IT products , industrial inputs and packing material and agricultural impliments are notified and lists are available on website.
585 wheather items to be notified under various shedule entries have been notified?What are the items notified under entry 54 of C-sch.? The department has issued Notification for Industrial Inputs and it is available on our web site.
586 As per new rule for Medicines we have to pay VAT on MRP at the first stage i.e. manufacturing. We are marketing company and take goods form manufacturer in Maharashtra. I have two querries. 1. The manufacturer will charge me VAT @ 4% of MRP. Now what should we do for the goods we send out of Maharashtra for sales. How do we claim refund ? The goods we will send under Form F to our own office in different states and the VAT or local sales tax as applicable of that state will be charged there. If i dong get refund of tax in maharashtra then i will have to pay double tax. 2. What about samples we take out from factory which we give to doctors - These are not for sale so there should not be any VAT charged. You will get setoff of vat paid on your purchases when you sales the medicines in interstates after payment of CST in maharashtra. secondly for branch transfers you will not get the setoff of vat paid in maharashtra. If goods are given as free samples means there is no sale hence no vat is applicable
587 we are the manufacturer of RCC pipes &as per your schedule you have mentioned that all types of pipes including CI pipe< GI pipe, PVC Pipe are in the schedule of 4% tax. please confirm that our product is also in the said schedule & intimate us the entry no in the schedule which will help ful to quote the rates to GOvt. Departments As per entry C- 72 pipes of all varieties are taxable @ 4%. There is no separate entry for RCC pipes
588 I WANT TO KNOW MY TIN NUMBER, PLEASE GUIDE HOW COULD I GET? MST NO.416436/S/383 CST NO.416436/C/371 Tin numbers are not issued at present.These numbers will be issued in due course and the procedure to obtain TIN number will be prescribed at that time.
589 We are Custom bonded suppliers and supplying imported Liquors and imported Cigarettes to Merchant Vessels, Consulates, Indian Naval ships. Please let us know VAT is applicable to the above sales and also let us know the % of VAT. If VAT is not applicable please let us know exception details. Liquours are taxable @ 20%. if the cigarettes sold by you are covered in tobacco as described from time to time, in column (3) of the First schedule to the Additional Duties of Excise (Goods of Special Imortance) Act,1957 then these are taxfree
590 What is the VAT Rate on Zinc Oxide, Or any Other Metalic Oxide Products  
591 Every month we publish a Monthly Review the printing of which is outsourced to a printer in Mumbai. While submitting the bills, the printer charges us 4% work contract tax. Now, under VAT, what will be tax rate? Whether any new form has to be filled in while depositing with the bank the advance work contract tax deducted at our end, i.e., 50% of total work contract tax charged? Whether we should be deducting at all advance VAT just as we deduct advance work contract tax while making the payment to the printer? Where should we deposit the advance VAT deducted by us? 1) here will not be seperate work contract act from 1st april 2005 2)all works contract transaction are taxed under VAT ACT at applicable rate 2) there is composition scheme under VAT ACT for works contract transaction 4) for TDS there is seperate notification which is available on web site, Notification gives the details of employer who can dedfuct the tax at rate of 2%
592 i am intp printing industry, i do print labels for all kind of multinational companies, i need to know what % of tax should i charge to them Please refer list of industrial input and packing material available on website. If your product is covered under the excise tarrif 48.21 having description as paper printed lables and paper board printed lables tax rate would be 4%.
593 Our BST Registration number is 400 015-S-1777 w.e.f.1.4.04 what will be our VAT tax identification number. In short period, department will issue TIN No. which were replaced your existing Sales Tax No.
594 how do i claim refund on my opening stock. i have paid 5.4% tax on it in some goods its 5.9%. a prompt answer will be high appreciated. Your qurry is already answered in question No.555.
595 how do i claim refund on my opening stock. i have paid 5.4% tax on it in some goods its 5.9%. a prompt answer will be high appreciated. You will get setoff of 4% of tax paid on opening stock if you are Trader and you are not opting for composition scheme. For availing setoff declaration of stock is to be submitted to the Sales Tax office in the prescribed form before 30.4.2005.
596 "Ferro - Alloys" will apear under which schedule? and on the same what Rate of tax (VAT) is applicable? "Ferro Alloys " are included in the list of industrial input and packing material. Ferro Alloys are taxable @4%
597 Please infom Rate of Taxes on Industrial Cloth & Filter Cloth ) Is It used as industrial input? 2) what is excise code of product? 3)If Excise code for your products are mentioned in Industrial Input notification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) Industrial Input notification is available on WEB SITE
598 how make invoice tr.in maharastra and other state.on invoice tin no compulsory.i am a small bussenessman If you are collecting taxes separately in your bills in respect of local sales you have to issue tax invoice. In Maharashtra no tin number is issued yet. You have to mention your sales tax number as usual.
599 I would like to know from where will get classifications for RUBBER SHEETS,HYDROULIC HOSES , CANVAS HOSES &CONVEYOR BELTS 1)Tax rate for Dry Ribbled Sheet is 4% ( C-84 entry) els 12.5% 2)Tax rates for hose pipe is 4% ( C-46) 3)If Excise code for conveyor belt is mentioned in Industrial Input notification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) Industrial Input notification is available on WEB SITE
600 We are supplying liquors to master of foriegn going vessels whether VAT is applicable, and what rate. previously we use to supply @5.4% Now liquor is taxable @ 20% no concessional forms are available.
601 Medicines manufacturer pays VAT @ 4% on MRP, how does he get set-off.? The manufacturer will levy VAT # 4% on M.R.P. and subsequent seller will get exemption on their sales. Hence, question of set off does not arise.
602 Medicines manufacturer pays VAT @ 4% on MRP, how does he get set-off.? Already replied.
603 How VAT is applicable for the OMS purchase and the same stocks transferred to other states. VAT is applicable to the transaction which are effected within Maharashtra State only. O.M.S. sales and purchases does not cover under VAT.
604 I have 2 units One is Washing laundry & other is Stiching of Mfg of garment, i work as a jobworker, so sir please will you tell us that we are come under Vat/Service tax or not For your Stiching of garment activity, you will be covered under MVAT Act as works contractor. Service Tax is implemented by Central Govt. so please contact appropriate forum.
605 i am resaler so please told me our sales invoice format If you are selling goods by charging tax in bills, you are required to issue " tax invoice" you have to mention word tax invoice in bold letters and you have to give declaration as prescribed under the Act.
606 if any one Cant have his regestration no. than what Should we do. It is better not to purchase any goods from unregistered dealer those who have not possess registration No.under VAT.
607 if any one Cant have his regestration no. than what Should we do. Already replied
608 Dear Sirs, I am a Chartered Accountant from Bangalore. Can you please let us know if the List of IT Products have been notified; we are not able to see the same on your website. If not released, when would the same be released, because our sales are held-up for the same. Thanks and Regards Venkatesh At present Government has issued Notification consisting of list of article. The same is available on our web site.
609 I would like to know from where will get classifications for RUBBER SHEETS,HYDROULIC HOSES , CANVAS HOSES &CONVEYOR BELTS 1)Tax rate for Dry Ribbled Sheet is 4% ( C-84 entry) els 12.5% 2)Tax rates for hose pipe is 4% ( C-46) 3)If Excise code for conveyor belt is mentioned in Industrial Input notification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) Industrial Input notification is available on WEB SITE
610 I am purchasing goods from Maharashtra & selling the goods out of Maharashtra. Can I claim set-off of Input Tax paid by me? Yes. You can claim setoff of input taxes paid. If there is any refund under MVAT Act you can adjust it against your CST dues.
611 what will be the rate applicable from 1.4.2005 in case of works contract tax under the composition scheem. and also the TDS rate and the htresshold limit for the same VAT will be applicable at the rate of 8% of the total value of the contract under composition scheme. You can claim setoff calculated at the rate of 16/25 of the VAT you have been charged on the purchases of all goods used in the execution of the works contract.
612 I would like to have all information relating printing industries please put exact question relating to VAT
613 Dear Sir, We supply to the defence dept at Ordanance factory Bhusawal. Post VAT we charged them 5.4% BST against Form H instead of 15.3 % BST. This we understand is a concessional rate of Sales Tax since supplies are meant for dept Of defence or Govt Supplies. We come under 12.5 % Vat Category. Is there any concessional Vat % for Govt Supplies ?? Please reply as soon as possible Regards Rohit (Partner) Now no concessional form is available to Govt. supplies, you have to charge VAT @ 12.5%.
614 what is tax on organic pigment and its raw material like chemicals earlier covered under 4% sales tax Please refer list of industrial input and packing material available on website. Proudct covered under Chapter heading 3204 is taxable @ 4%.
615 We are a Mfg. of Solar Water Heating System.Domastic & Indus. Sale at Various places in Maharashtra & Out of Maharashtra to our Direct Customer & Dealers. Which Tax Rate Applicable MS & OMS sales. The same goods are covered by Renewable energy devices and spare parts vide Entry No.4 liable @ 4% tax.
616 We are Mfg. & sale to various comapny all type Springs, Tractors Parts, Automobile Springs, Torsion, Tension Springs. What is the Tax Rate is applicable to our above products. Applicable rate is 12.5%
617 how work contract tax is paid? at what rates? how? set off is calculated on purchase of materials? please see the rule no 58 of maharashtra vat rules which is available on our website
618 we are hotelier want to know if vat merge the luxury tax & whats slab rate for taxation till we could not know what is the vat did you have any perticular circulars for hotelier pls let us know Luxury Tax is not merged in MVAT. Composition scheme is available on website. Otherwise you may pay tax @12.5% and claim full setoff of input tax paid.
619 We are into manufacturing of Aluminium Doors & Windows. We would like to konw the tax structure for the same. Secondly if we do out of Maharashtra Sale, then what will be the tax stru. And also for only supply of aluminium, glass etc. what will be the tax structure. Alluminium Doors and Windows are liable to VAT @ 12.5%. There is no change in taxation system of interState sales, interState sales against C forms are taxable @ 4%. You will have to pay VAT on supply of aluminium and glass etc., you will get setoff of MVAT collected on your purchases. Full setoff is available in respect of manufacturing sale as well as trading sale.
620 We(International Rectifier (India) Ltd.) are a SEZ unit and we used to avail exemption from Sales Tax against GE Form.We would like to know how we can avail this benefit under VAT. GE form is cancelled w.e.f.1.4.05 you will have to purchase the goods by paying full tax and you will have to claim refund from the Sales Tax Department by way of filing returns.
621 dear sir, i am a manufacturer of wax candles in nagpur. i have started this buisnes for last six months.i have not any sales tax no. . now i am decided to get vat tax. no. . i want to know that how vat will effect in this my production buissnes.will i get benefits in vat . i have registered my buisness in small scale industries. 1) Liability to pay VAT under VAT ACT ..if turnover is Rs 5 lakhs or more. 2) If your turnover is Rs 5 lakhs or more then you can apply for registration under VAT ACT, its mandatory 3) YOU can apply under voluntary registration if turnover is below Rs 5 lakhs , its optional 4) Form of registration is available on web site
622 We are in the field of manufacturing Tin Containers,(packing material)manufactured from Tinplate sheets and Tinfree Steel sheets.These containers are used by the paint , adhesive and food industries for packing their material. Do our product fit to the rate schedule No. 54(industrial Inputs and packing material). If yes, can we get official certificate regarding the same from sales tax authorities? and what is the procedure for the same? thaking you, yours faithfully, ashish barv ) Is It used as industrial input? 2) what is excise code of product? 3)If Excise code for your product is mentioned in Industrial Input notification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) Industrial Input notification is available on WEB SITE
623 what is the vat rate for centrifugal pump,monobloc pumps,electric motors,diesel engines,Electric motor pumpsets,diesel engine pumpsets Centrifugal,monobloc and submersible pumps and parts thereof are covered by entry no. 19 of schedule C and liable @ 4%. Rest all goods are liable @ 12.5%
624 Can I know the Tax Rate for printed Duplex cartons and Labels Please refer list of industrial input and packing material notified, which is available on website. If your product is covered by said list, it would be taxable @4% otherwise it would be taxable @ 12.5%.
625 What is the rate of VAT to be charged on printed goods?? Please refer entry no. 76 of schedule C Rate of Tax is 4%on printed materials.
626 if any purchase within maharashtra and further same item branch transfered to our Gujarat unit, in this case shall we have to pay any vat or shall we get any set off on branch transfer. (2) Any sale out of maharashtra without Form-C what would be the tax liability? If the claimant dealer dispatches any taxable goods outside the state(i.e. Branch Transfer) then, an amount equal to 4% of the purchase price of the correponding taxable goods shall be deducted from the amount of setoff available. You will get setoff after reducing 4% as discussed above. (2) There is no change in taxation system of interState sales. Sales without C form ;if local rate of tax is less than 10% CST rate would be 10% and if local rate of tax is in excess of 10% the same rate of tax would be applicable.
627 Please tell us what is the MVAT taxation for electronic instruments. We are manufacturer of Process Control Electronic Instruments. VAT is payable @ 12.5% on Electronic instruments.
628 your circular states - How do I apply? You must complete form 213, Statement of Claim of Set-off relating to Stock held on the Appointed Day, which is available from your local Sales Tax Office. The completed form should be submitted at your local Sales Tax office. AND under download forms Form 213 is said to be for - Notice for payment of tax due according to a return under section 20 of The Maharashtra Can you clarify and help which form to be submitted for set off claims ??? Regards, Ashutosh Please refer the notification regarding stock as on 1-4-2005 which is available on our web site
629 Please inform rate of VAT to be charged for our product "Fibre Drum of Paper" 1) Is It used as industrial input? 2) what is excise code of product? 3)If Excise code for conveyor belt is mentioned in Industrial Input notification then rate of tax is 4% else 12.5% 4) Industrial Input notification is available on WEB SITE
630 We have a factory At Nashik-Palkhed, which is industrially backward area, pre-vat we used to purchase material there under 15EC i.e.1.5% TOT Only. now pls let us know what are the new provisions under VAT to purchase materila in above condition pls revert at the earliest Form 15EC is not in existence w.e.f.1.4.2005. You will have to purchase goods by paying full tax and you will have to claim refund on quarterly basis.
631 WHAT WILL BE THE RATE OF TAX UNDER VAT FOR SCHEDULE ENTRY NO.C-I-23 and for SHEDULE C-II-100B 1) which are your comodities? 2) please refer to the Rate Schedules available on WEB Site
632 WHAT WILL BE THE RATE OF TAX UNDER VAT FOR SCHEDULE ENTRY NO.C-I-23 and for SHEDULE C-II-100B 1) which are your comodities? 2) please refer to the Rate Schedules available on WEB Site
633 We are the Importers/Distrubitors of Mobile phones we like to know what is the rate for this.Please let us know at earliest. Rate is 12,5%
634 we are into manufacturing of printed labels , paper sticker ,paper tags for garments please let us how much vat is applicable in our product. thanks & regards for vasants labels pvt ltd. hiren shah Please refer list of industrial input and packing material which is available on website. If your product is covered by the said list rate of tax would be 4% otherwise it would be 12.5%.
635 we are 100% exporters of agro commodities,foodstuff. One of our container of manufactured foodstuff is ready for stuffing since 25th March but cud get stuff due to non-avaialbility of containers at shipping line. Now we want to factorystuff this container but do not knwo whether VAT is applicable in this case as raw material pocurement is done by manufacturers before 31/03/05 and no vat is paid at the time of procurement. Commodity is biscuits & confectionery. Even if VAT is applicable, who will pay the same and how refund will be asked for. Pls.comment urgently. How VAT is applicable in case of exports of produce items i.e.spices like whole chilli, coriander seed etc. No VAT is applicable on exports.
636 We are registred retailer & we are selling to cosumer who is not registered. Suppose we issue him her a Cash Memorandum which doesnot contain separate tax value, then how should we fill the VAT return for this bill? Thanks in advance Where tax is not collected separately dealer may deduct from the saleprice of the goods a sum calculated in accordance with the formula as follows: Amount of deduction = R/10o+R Where R = the rate of tax applicable to the sale of the goods. And you can pay tax accordingly.
637 In case I purchase chemical locally from the state and sale it to party outside state charing CST whether i ll be able to set off VAT paid with my CST Liability. Also at what rate i am suppose to collect the VAT in case i sell it withing the state? You can adjust refund under MVAT Act against CST dues. If your product is covered under list of industrial input and packing material, local rate of tax would be 4% otherwise it would be 12.5%.
638 product details of taxes Please refer Schedules for rate of taxes available on website.
639 pls give us the exact rate of VAT tax on manufacturing of aluminium utensils and non-stick cookware Ferrous and Non ferrous domestic utensils are taxable @ 4% and nonstick cookware are taxable @ 12.5%
640 i am the manufacturer of rcc pipes. earlier in BST we are paying the sales tax @ 13%. But now as per the schedule of VAT REfer Schedule C entry No. 72 ( ALL types of pipesincluding CI PIPES,GIPipes & PVC Pipes) pleaser confirm whether my product comes under this schedule & entry confirm us on my e mail ID which will help me for my future tender to Govt. Departments 1)yes, Pipes of all tupes --C-72---4%
641 Whether manufacturer of tax free goods is entitled for credit of inpute tax? if taxable goods are purchased against tax invoice and paid taxes on that input goods. If the claimant dealer manufactures any taxfree goods, then an amount equal to 4% of the purchase price shall be reduced from the amount of setoff (not being goods treated as capital assets)
642 Whether manufacturer of tax free goods is entitled for credit of inpute tax? if taxable goods are purchased against tax invoice and paid taxes on that input goods. If the claimant dealer manufactures any tax free goods then an amount equal to 4% of the purchase price of the corresponding taxable goods purchased by him shall be reduced from the amount of setoff.
643 PLease let us know what will be the tax rate on manufacturing of aluminium utensils and aslo for manufaturing of non-stick cookware. Ferrous and Non ferrous domestic utensils are taxable @ 4% and non-stick cookware will be taxable @ 12.5%.
644 Dear sir/ Madam, Kindly let us know the VAT Rate of Following Items. 1) POLYOL-(CHAPTER HEADING-3907 20 10) 2) ISOCYANATE-(CHAPTER HEADING- 2929 10 10) 3)RELIZ -(CHAPTER HEADING-3403 19 00) 4)POLYURETHANE RIGID FOAM (CHAPTER HEADING-3921 13 90) REGARDS YESHWANT THEMASKAR 1) fort 39.072010 rate is 4% as it covered under Industrial Input notification 2) for others rate is 12.5% as not covered in said notification 4) Industrial Input notification is available on WEB SITE
645 We manufacture Intraocular Lenses ( iols ) that are used in Cataract surgery. This is covered under the Sight Saving catagory under Prevention of Blindness Program. Before introduction of VAT, the tac structure was 2%. We woudl like to know what woudl be the new tax structure under VAT from 01-Apr-2005. It is not drug as defined in VAT Schjedule Rate of tax is 12.5%
646 We need the Vat tax rate for following item: "Intraocular Lenses" These are used for cataract Eye Surgery to eradicate blindeness. Since these being used for poor and needy patients. The earlier MST was 2%. In states like Tamil nadu, Gujarat,.. etc., Sales Tax on the above is 0% i.e. exempted. Since we can not understood from the vat schedule, please inform the vat rate on the above. Regards, Shailesh Shah VAT Rate 12.5%
647 Regret could not find detailed info about composition scheme for retailers on the web site. We are retailers in glass and would like to know the rate of flat VAT payable under composition scheme. Can you help ??? Now notification in respect of composition scheme is available on website. Your inconvinience is regretted.
648 We are distributors of Electronic Components, where our rate of tax upto 31=03=2005 was 4 %, under Excise notification 8541.00, 8542.00 and 9013.00, which are Electronic Semiconductors. We would like to know VAT for these products. List of IT product is notified. The said list is available on website. Please refer the list. If your product is covered by the said list it would be taxable @ 4% otherwise it would be taxable @ 12.5%.
649 What is the amount of the VAT applicable to the Industrial Batteries? Industrial Batteries are liable to VAT @ 12.5%.
650 What is the amount of the VAT applicable to the Industrial Batteries? Industrial Batteries are liable to VAT @ 12.5%.
651 I deal in Bathroom Fittings being brought from Noida. I need to charge Sales Tax @ 12.5% now. Will I get the set off of 4% paid as CST against Form C. Please reply. You will not get setoff of CST paid .
652 C I CHARGE VAT ON STOCK AS ON 31/3/2005 You can charge VAT on sale of goods held in stock as on 31.3.2005 and you are also eligible to get setoff on stock held as on 31.3.2005. You have to declare stock before 30.4.2005.
653 whats the new tax rate for polyster staple fibres & non-woven polyster waddings ? Fibres af all types are taxed at 4%
654 Reference Item 54 of Schedule C "Industrial inputs and packing materials as may be notified" Have these been notified? Please give details Yes. List of Industrial input and packing material is notified. The same is available on website.
655 I deal in Bathroom Fittings being brought from Noida. I need to charge Sales Tax @ 12.5% now. Will I get the set off of 4% paid as CST against Form C. Please reply. No. You will not get setoff of CST paid @4%.
656 Is the previously in use Works Contract Act and the Service Tax has now been clubbed to form VAT? Works Contract Tax Act is merged in MVAT Act. Service Tax Act is not merged in VAT.
657 Is the previously in use Works Contract Act and the Service Tax has now been clubbed to form VAT? Works Contract Tax Act is merged in MVAT Act. Service Tax Act is not merged in VAT.
658 please let me know the proforma of the vat tax invoice and also what is the meaning of if cash memo and bill if prepared how to show vat whether seperstely or inclusive please make it clearer thanking you in advance In your regular invoice you have to print word " tax invoice " in bold letters .The name & address of the purchasing dealer is to be mentioned in the tax invoice. You have to collect tax separately in tax invoices. You may at your option issue a bill or cash memorandum in which you can not collect tax separately. And declaration prescribed should be printed on the invoices/cash memos.
659 please let me know the proforma of the vat tax invoice and also what is the meaning of if cash memo and bill if prepared how to show vat whether seperstely or inclusive please make it clearer thanking you in advance In your regular invoice you have to print word " tax invoice " in bold letters .The name & address of the purchasing dealer is to be mentioned in the tax invoice. You have to collect tax separately in tax invoices. You may at your option issue a bill or cash memorandum in which you can not collect tax separately. And declaration prescribed should be printed on the invoices/cash memos.
660 IS IT NECESSARY TO GIVE BOTH CHALLANS AND TAX INVOICE AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY? Yes
661 to know the % of vat for packing materials ( paper corrugated boxes ) For rate of corrugated boxes, please see list of Industrial input and packing material which is avaliable on website. If your product is covered under the said list , tax rate would be 4% otherwise it would be 12.5%.
662 to know the % of vat for packing materials ( paper corrugated boxes ) For rate of corrugated boxes, please see list of Industrial input and packing material which is avaliable on website. If your product is covered under the said list , tax rate would be 4% otherwise it would be 12.5%.
663 to know the % of vat for packing materials ( paper corrugated boxes ) For rate of corrugated boxes, please see list of Industrial input and packing material which is avaliable on website. If your product is covered under the said list , tax rate would be 4% otherwise it would be 12.5%.
664 1.For opening Stock You wants us to file form 213. However form 213 is not a declaration of Stock 2. Schedule A has a entry of all kinds of seeds. What about Oil Seeds and other Seeds Form 213 is no more required.Please refer to New Transitional relief circular on web site. the Department has already moved to the Government to make all