GST
ITC must appear in GSTR-2B to count for refund
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Facts
Refund of unutilised ITC is limited to credit you can lawfully avail. Since Sec 16(2)(aa) and Rule 36(4), ITC is available only on invoices that appear in GSTR-2B, so the Annexure B invoice list should tie to GSTR-2B. Check current circulars on refund ITC before filing.
Provisions and law
- Sec 16(2)(aa), CGST Act 2017ITC only when the invoice is furnished by the supplier and communicated in GSTR-2B
- Rule 36(4), CGST Rules 2017ITC on invoices is allowed only if they are reported by the supplier and appear in GSTR-2B
- Rule 89(4), CGST Rules 2017Formula for refund of ITC on zero-rated supplies made without tax
Analysis
If net ITC in your books is ₹2,40,000 but GSTR-2B shows ₹2,10,000, build the claim on ₹2,10,000. Officers compare Annexure B against GSTR-2B and question any excess. Chasing suppliers to file before you claim gives a larger, cleaner refund.
Conclusion
- Download GSTR-2B for every month in the claim
- Match Annexure B invoice by invoice
- Remove credits not in GSTR-2B
- Follow up with suppliers for missing invoices
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