Technology can help to improve accuracy and efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and increase transparency and accountability in service tax administration. However, it does not create opportunities for tax evasion.

E-filing portal, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and Application Programming Interface (API) are all commonly used technologies for electronic filing of service tax returns.

The Service Tax Electronic Refund System (STERS) is a system that enables taxpayers to file refund claims electronically and receive refunds of service tax electronically.

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) is responsible for formulating policies and guidelines for the use of technology in service tax administration, developing and implementing IT systems for service tax administration, and providing training and support to taxpayers and tax officials on the use of technology in service tax administration.

Data security and privacy concerns, lack of technical expertise among taxpayers and tax officials, and high cost of implementing and maintaining IT systems are all challenges associated with the use of technology in service tax administration. However, increased opportunities for tax evasion is not a challenge associated with the use of technology in service tax administration.

The GST Network (GSTN) is responsible for developing and implementing the IT infrastructure for the Goods and Services Tax (GST), providing training and support to taxpayers and tax officials on the use of the GST IT infrastructure, and facilitating electronic filing of GST returns and payment of GST.

The e-invoicing system under the GST regime serves multiple purposes, including generating electronic invoices for goods and services supplied, facilitating electronic filing of GST returns, and tracking the movement of goods and services subject to GST.

Technology can help to improve accuracy and efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and increase transparency and accountability in service tax administration. However, it does not create opportunities for tax evasion.

E-filing portal, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and Application Programming Interface (API) are all commonly used technologies for electronic filing of service tax returns.

The Service Tax Electronic Refund System (STERS) is a system that enables taxpayers to file refund claims electronically and receive refunds of service tax electronically.

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) is responsible for formulating policies and guidelines for the use of technology in service tax administration, developing and implementing IT systems for service tax administration, and providing training and support to taxpayers and tax officials on the use of technology in service tax administration.

Data security and privacy concerns, lack of technical expertise among taxpayers and tax officials, and high cost of implementing and maintaining IT systems are all challenges associated with the use of technology in service tax administration. However, increased opportunities for tax evasion is not a challenge associated with the use of technology in service tax administration.

The GST Network (GSTN) is responsible for developing and implementing the IT infrastructure for the Goods and Services Tax (GST), providing training and support to taxpayers and tax officials on the use of the GST IT infrastructure, and facilitating electronic filing of GST returns and payment of GST.

The e-invoicing system under the GST regime serves multiple purposes, including generating electronic invoices for goods and services supplied, facilitating electronic filing of GST returns, and tracking the movement of goods and services subject to GST.