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Service Tax Cess announcement : 0.5% Swachh Bharat cess on services from November 15

Dear Clients,

This is to inform you that the Government of India has declared to impose a Swachh Bharat Cess on services from 15th November 2015. The cess will be levied at the rate of 0.5% as per the statement released by the finance ministry. The proceeds from the new cess will be used exclusively for the Swachh Bharat initiative.

You may visit the following links or Google "Swachh Bharat Cess" for more details:

Hence, any services billed from the above mentioned date shall be subject to the revised Tax rates accordingly.

We shall keep you posted if any further updates or details are received in this regard.


Posted on: Saturday, 7th November 2015 2:02 PM