Service Tax Penalties and Interest
This quiz will test your knowledge on Service Tax Penalties and Interest.
Questions
What is the penalty for non-payment of service tax?
- 10% of the tax amount
- 25% of the tax amount
- 50% of the tax amount
- 100% of the tax amount
What is the penalty for late filing of service tax returns?
- Rs. 100 per day
- Rs. 200 per day
- Rs. 500 per day
- Rs. 1,000 per day
What is the interest rate on service tax arrears?
- 12%
- 15%
- 18%
- 24%
What is the maximum penalty that can be imposed for service tax offences?
- Rs. 10,000
- Rs. 25,000
- Rs. 50,000
- Rs. 1,00,000
Who is responsible for paying service tax?
- The service provider
- The service recipient
- Both the service provider and the service recipient
- None of the above
What are the different types of service tax returns?
- ST-1
- ST-2
- ST-3
- All of the above
When is the due date for filing service tax returns?
- 15th of the month following the month in which the service is provided
- 30th of the month following the month in which the service is provided
- 15th of the second month following the month in which the service is provided
- 30th of the second month following the month in which the service is provided
What is the penalty for non-filing of service tax returns?
- Rs. 10,000
- Rs. 25,000
- Rs. 50,000
- Rs. 1,00,000
What is the interest rate on service tax refunds?
- 6%
- 9%
- 12%
- 15%
What is the time limit for filing a refund claim for service tax?
- One year from the date of payment of service tax
- Two years from the date of payment of service tax
- Three years from the date of payment of service tax
- Four years from the date of payment of service tax
What are the different modes of payment of service tax?
- Cash
- Cheque
- Demand Draft
- All of the above
What is the penalty for non-payment of service tax by a person who is not required to file a return?
- Rs. 1,000
- Rs. 2,000
- Rs. 5,000
- Rs. 10,000
What is the penalty for non-maintenance of records by a service provider?
- Rs. 5,000
- Rs. 10,000
- Rs. 25,000
- Rs. 50,000
What is the penalty for obstruction of a service tax officer in the discharge of his duties?
- Rs. 10,000
- Rs. 25,000
- Rs. 50,000
- Rs. 1,00,000
What is the penalty for false declaration in a service tax return?
- Rs. 10,000
- Rs. 25,000
- Rs. 50,000
- Rs. 1,00,000