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When does the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012 come into effect?
When does the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012 come into effect?
- When signed by the President
- After the approval of the Federal Revenue Board
- Upon approval by the National Assembly
- Upon notification in the official Gazette by the Government (correct)
What is the definition of an 'active taxpayer' as per the Act?
What is the definition of an 'active taxpayer' as per the Act?
- An individual with pending tax arrears
- A registered person who has filed a tax return for at least one of the last three consecutive tax periods (correct)
- A person whose registration has been suspended by the Authority
- Someone who has never filed a tax return
What does the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012 primarily govern?
What does the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012 primarily govern?
- Sales tax on products in Punjab
- Service taxation in Punjab (correct)
- Income tax regulations in Punjab
- Goods taxation in Punjab
What does 'arrears' refer to in relation to the Act?
What does 'arrears' refer to in relation to the Act?
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What does the 'Appellate Tribunal' established under the Punjab Revenue Authority Act 2012 deal with?
What does the 'Appellate Tribunal' established under the Punjab Revenue Authority Act 2012 deal with?
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Who is an 'Additional Commissioner' according to the Act?
Who is an 'Additional Commissioner' according to the Act?
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Study Notes
Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012
- Officially titled the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act, 2012, effective across the entire Punjab.
- Commencement date is designated by government notification in the official Gazette.
Key Definitions
- Active Taxpayer: Registered individuals whose registration is neither suspended nor blacklisted and have submitted a tax return in at least one of the last three tax periods.
- Additional Commissioner: An individual appointed as Additional Commissioner within the Authority.
- Appellate Tribunal: The tribunal established under the Punjab Revenue Authority Act 2012 (XLIII of 2012) responsible for handling appeals.
- Arrears: Refers to tax amounts due and payable by an individual that have not been paid by the designated date.
- Assistant Commissioner: A designated role within the Authority, focusing on enforcement and compliance.
Tax Collection Specifications
- The government reserves the right to specify particular services or categories of services subject to tax collection effective from a date different than the Act's commencement.
Authority Overview
- Established roles within the tax authority include positions like Additional Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, crucial for implementation and oversight.
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