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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://
www.vat.maharashtra.gov.in