Real Estate Forum on Vat In Maharashtra

Latest Answer: Thanks for all the inputs, but I doubts if the current service tax rate for property above 1 Cr is 3.71, as I feel this was increased in November 2015 and again in this Budget. So looking for table which state the same. I don't want to give up additional amount in the name of tax,

Latest Answer: Hi folks, Is Vat and Service Tax is applicable on ready-to-move-in property, single residential unit, independent house, villa, bungalow and low cost housing? Should builder issue two separate receipts for both VAT and Service Tax?

Latest Answer: Hi, Sir, I need to know regarding Stamp Duty and other charges. like I buy already a Flat now a time to take position so before that i need to make registration so what type of taxes should be paid by me? example stamp duty and what? Appreciate your immediate response.

Latest Answer: i all, To give buyers relief, the government has allowed income tax deductions if the property is bought on a loan. Under Section 80C, the borrower can claim deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh. For a self-occupied property, a Rs 2 lakh benefit is available under Section 24 (b) of the Income Tax Act for interest on the home loan. If the property is not self-occupied, the entire interest paid to the lender can be deducted from income.

Latest Answer: Thing to remember while you are buying property:- 1) VAT and Service Tax are not applicable on ready-to-move-in properties. For instance, if you have bought a property when it is almost ready-for possession, you must consider to postpone your sale agreement to be signed after completion certificate is issued. If you do so, then you will be saved from paying these charges. 2)Builder has to issue 2 separate payment receipts i.e. one each for VAT (with Tax Invoice no and TIN) and Service Tax (with Tax Invoice No and ST registration no). 3) Service Tax is not applicable on single residential unit i.e. independent house, villa or bungalow. 4) Service Tax is not applicable for low cost housing with carpet area of up to 60 sq-mt.

Latest Answer: 1 % on Agreement Cost effective from April, 2010 / Service Tax 1/4 of 12.36 that is 3.09 % on Agreement Cost. Once you Registered your Agreement for Sale, you are liable to pay Vat & Service Tax. There is no Service Tax & Vat on Ready Possession Properties.