Letter I
Input Tax Credit (ITC)
Credit available for GST paid on business purchases.
Calculation / formula
Eligible ITC in a period is set off against output GST, subject to GSTR-2B and law (e.g. Section 16 conditions).
Frequently asked questions
- When can ITC be denied?
- If invoices are missing, returns not filed by suppliers, or goods/services are used for exempt/non-business purposes, among other blocks.
- What is GSTR-2B’s role?
- It is a static ITC statement based on supplier filings; used to reconcile claims in GSTR-3B.