GST
1 percent cash payment rule check
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Facts
Rule 86B says a registered person whose taxable supply, other than exempt and zero-rated supply, exceeds ₹50 lakh in a month cannot use credit for more than 99 percent of output tax. Exceptions include those who paid more than ₹1 lakh income tax in each of the last two years, and some exporters and refund claimants.
Provisions and law
- Rule 86B, CGST Rules 2017Taxable supply above ₹50 lakh a month must pay at least 1 percent of output tax in cash, with exceptions
- Sec 49, CGST Act 2017Payment of tax through the electronic cash and credit ledgers
Analysis
With output tax of ₹10,00,000 in a month and ample credit, at least ₹10,000 must be paid in cash unless an exception applies. Check eligibility for exceptions once a year. Not following the rule creates a demand for short cash payment.
Conclusion
- Check if monthly taxable supply exceeds ₹50 lakh
- Check each exception, such as income tax paid
- If none applies, pay at least 1 percent of output tax in cash
- Keep evidence of the exception used
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