Modified ST-3 Return Ready for Uploading - File your Returns Now
MODIFIED version of the Service Tax Return (ST-3) for the quarter April-June 2012 is now available for uploading to ACES. It is available in 'DOWNLOADS' section in offline version only and not online version. In view of the implementation of the Negative List concept in Service Tax with effect from 1st July, 2012, the return filing cycle of six months (April-September, 2012) has been spilt. This new ST-3 Return will be only for the period April-June 2012, when Negative List was not introduced. This return is available in offline utility only with view and print facility in online mode. The last date of filing the ST-3 return for the quarter April-June 2012 has been extended by CBEC up to 25th November, 2012 vide Order No. 3/2012 dated 15th October, 2012.
1. Regarding filing of return for the period from July-September, 2012, further announcements will be made in due course.
2. ST-3 returns for the past half-yearly return filing periods up to March 2012 can also be filed now both through offline and online versions.
ACES wants the assessees not to wait until the last moment and file the return now to avoid congestion and inconvenience.
Please go the ACES website and try to file your return.
It is surprising that CBEC has not yet issued any circular informing that returns for the Quarter ending June 2012 can now be filed.