Service tax on construction
A day after the budget, the industry estimated the sale of affordable homes could increase up to 20 percent this year because of the additional exemption granted to the first time buyers. This benefit is for property which doesn’t exceed Rs 40 lakh. In the Budget it is said that, in 2013- 2014, the first time buyers, [...] Continue Reading »
Luxury homes are going to cost more after the finance minister reduced the abatement on service tax availed by real estate developers for homes and flats above 2,000 sq ft or costing Rs 1 crore and above to 70% from 75%. The impact will be expanded in Mumbai for all the home buyers of under-construction [...] Continue Reading »
As per the recent Bombay High court’s order, service tax will be levied on construction of properties. Earlier, Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) challenged the order of paying extra service tax. The order also stated that only state government has the power to levy tax on flats, buildings and other plots. MCHI has already [...] Continue Reading »
