GST
Year end check before the ITC time limit
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Facts
ITC for a year must be claimed by 30 November of the next year or the annual return date if earlier. October is the time to pull GSTR-2B for all twelve months, compare with ITC claimed and claim any eligible missed credit.
Provisions and law
- Sec 16(4), CGST Act 2017ITC for a year cannot be taken after 30 November of the next year or the annual return, whichever is earlier
- Rule 37A, CGST Rules 2017ITC to be reversed by 30 November if the supplier has not filed GSTR-3B for that period
- Sec 34, CGST Act 2017Credit and debit notes; credit notes must be declared by 30 November of the next year
Analysis
If GSTR-2B for the year shows ₹24,00,000 and you claimed ₹23,40,000, find the ₹60,000. Claim eligible items in the October return. Also finish Rule 37A reversals and credit notes, which share the same deadline.
Conclusion
- Download annual ITC data from GSTR-2B
- Compare with ITC claimed in GSTR-3B
- Claim eligible missed credits by 30 November
- Finish Rule 37A reversals and credit notes
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