Is vat applicable or not?

hetalsangoi (Querist) 04 January 2013 This query is : Resolved
My father is providing various services relating to printing of the jobs.
1. printing the children books with taking the papers from the outside .
should he has to charge vat @5%? pl suggest the supporting section .
2. he also gives service for the print proofing of books. shold he charge the vat ?
if yes pl suggest the section of this supporting?
3.i am providing the services relating artwork and designing charges for the books concept of the books is provided to me my client pubisher and he then publish the her?
4.if my father accept the job under job work for editing,layout,illustration for the book cover and book inside the pages, is it tax free from the service tax and vat liability?

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Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 04 January 2013
As you father is running a commercial house, he should take the specialized services of a tax lawyer.

R.K Nanda (Expert) 04 January 2013
contact local tax lawyer.

H.M.Patnaik (Expert) 08 January 2013
Prima facie this seems to be in the nature of Works Contract. However, it will be better to consult an experienced local tax consultant ,who can advice in a befitting manner examining the connected records.