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GST06 July 2026· 1 min read

Input Tax Credit: The Four Conditions and the 180-Day Rule

To claim ITC you need a valid invoice, receipt of goods/services, tax actually paid by the supplier, and a filed return.

Input Tax Credit (ITC) lets you offset the GST you pay on purchases against the GST you collect on sales. Four conditions must all be met:

  • You hold a valid tax invoice or debit note.
  • You have received the goods or services.
  • The supplier has actually paid the tax and reported the invoice (visible in GSTR-2B).
  • You have filed your GSTR-3B.

If you don't pay your supplier within 180 days of the invoice date, the credit is reversed with interest until you pay.

This is general information, not professional advice — confirm the current position for your specific case before acting.

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