What is GST Input Tax Credit?
ITC allows you to reduce GST collected from customers by GST paid on purchases. This avoids double taxation.
Conditions for Claiming ITC
- Valid tax invoice or debit note
- Goods or services used for business
- Supplier must have filed GSTR-1 and paid GST
- Invoice must appear in GSTR-2B
- Claim before November 30 of next year
Blocked Credits -- ITC Cannot Be Claimed On
- Motor vehicles (except resale, transport, driving school)
- Food and beverages, outdoor catering
- Club membership, health centre
- Works contract for immovable property
- Personal use items
How to Reconcile ITC with GSTR-2B
- Download GSTR-2B from GST portal
- Match each invoice with your purchase register
- Follow up with suppliers for missing invoices
- Claim only matched ITC in GSTR-3B
MyCamate handles GST returns and ITC reconciliation for businesses