Latest Answer: Hi Mr Javed,
According to me, if someone buys a new flat for Rs 1 crore and assuming the cost of UDS is Rs 40 lakh, the construction cost would be approximately Rs 60 lakh (which would exclude taxes such as service tax, VAT). Earlier, a buyer was paying Rs 3.20 lakh (8% of UDS i.e Rs 40 lakh). The buyer needs to shell out an additional Rs 1.20 lakh (2% of construction cost ie Rs 60 lakh), resulting in a total of Rs 4.40 lakh.
Latest Answer: Hi friends!!
In form of Krishi Kalyan Cess, a levy of 0.50% is going to add up to existing rate of service tax on all taxable services which sums up to total service tax of 15%. Arun Jaitely, in his first budget had increased service tax rate to 14% from 12.36% and then added 0.50% as Swachh Bharat Cess from 15th November, 2015. Now, with krishi kalyan cess of 0.50%, the new service tax rate will be 15% effective from 1st June 2016.