Generally, a refund of Input Tax Credit is not allowed in cash. However, there are two main scenarios where a refund of Input Tax Credit can be claimed: Zero-rated supplies (exports): When goods or services are exported without payment of tax. Inverted Duty Structure: When the GST rate on inputs is higher than the GST rate on outward supplies.

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Q: What are the prior conditions to claim Input Tax Credit?

The prior conditions to claim Input Tax Credit include: possessing a valid tax invoice, having received the goods or services, ensuring the supplier has paid the tax to the government, and filing valid GST returns. Additionally, payment to the supplier must be made within 180 days.

Q: How many days of GST input can be claimed?

It's not a fixed number of days. The time limit to claim Input Tax Credit under GST is the earlier of: 30th November of the financial year following the year of the invoice, or the date of filing the annual return (GSTR-9) for that financial year.

Q: How to calculate the Input Tax Credit under GST?

You calculate Input Tax Credit by summing up the total GST paid on all eligible inward supplies (purchases) during a tax period. This total eligible ITC is then offset against your total output GST liability (GST collected on sales) for the same period.

Q: Can we claim ITC on hotel stays, traveling expenses & petrol expenses?

Hotel Stays: Yes, generally if for business purposes, and a valid tax invoice is obtained. Traveling Expenses: Yes, on airfare, train tickets, etc., for business travel, provided GST is charged and a valid tax invoice is available. Petrol Expenses: No, because petrol is not under GST; it attracts Central Excise Duty and State VAT. Therefore, no Input Tax Credit can be claimed on it.

Q: What is the difference between Input Tax Credit and output tax credit?

As explained above, there is no direct "Output Tax Credit." Input Tax Credit: The GST you paid on your business purchases. This is a credit you can claim. Output Tax: The GST you collected on your business sales. This is your tax liability. Input Tax Credit set off helps reduce this output tax liability.

Q: How does Input Tax Credit impact income tax liability, if at all?

Input Tax Credit primarily impacts your GST liability, not your Income Tax liability. ITC reduces the cash outflow for GST. When GST cash outflow is reduced, it improves your profitability and cash flow, which indirectly affects your net taxable income for Income Tax purposes. However, the ITC itself is not treated as income or expenditure for Income Tax calculation, as it is a mechanism to avoid cascading taxes.

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What is the Input Tax Credit in GST with an example?

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Input Tax Credit (ITC) is the GST paid by a registered business on its purchases of goods or services used for business. This amount can be reduced from the GST payable on its sales.

For example, if a manufacturer pays Rs. 100 GST on raw materials and collects Rs. 300 GST on finished goods, they only pay Rs. 200 (Rs. 300 - Rs. 100) to the government. This is a core concept of Input Tax Credit.

What are the prior conditions to claim Input Tax Credit?

How many days of GST input can be claimed?

How to calculate the Input Tax Credit under GST?

Is ITC refundable?

Can we claim ITC on hotel stays, traveling expenses & petrol expenses?

What is the difference between Input Tax Credit and output tax credit?

How does Input Tax Credit impact income tax liability, if at all?

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