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TMI BlogFiled for LUT Can I Still Claim ITC ?X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Filed for LUT Can I Still Claim ITC ? X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... from ZERO RATED SUPPLIES and thus have to pay no GST. However Can I claim ITC for purchases like laptops, electronics for my firm ? My CA says since I have no Output GST paid, I cannot claim any ITC, But in Zero Rated supplies it is stated that I can claim ITC even tho I do not have to pay GST. Please help me out here ? Any expert assistance on this matter in highly appreciated. Reply By YAGAY ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... andSUN: The Reply: Your question touches on an important aspect of GST compliance, especially for businesses dealing with zero-rated supplies like YouTube AdSense revenue. Let me clarify the key points: 1. Zero-Rated Supplies and ITC Eligibility: * Zero-rated supply means the supply is taxable at 0%, and you can claim the Input Tax Credit (ITC) on inputs and input services used to make such su ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... pplies. * Since your income from YouTube AdSense is considered zero-rated (as it's an export of services), you are indeed eligible to claim ITC on inputs (like laptops, electronics) used for making these supplies. 2. Key Conditions to Claim ITC: * Inputs must be used exclusively or partially for making zero-rated supplies. If they are used for both zero-rated and taxable supplies, you can ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... still claim ITC but need to apportion the credit accordingly. * No Output GST (i.e., no GST paid on your sales) doesn't disqualify you from claiming ITC, as long as the inputs are used for making zero-rated supplies. 3. Your CA's Perspective: * Your CA may be referring to the fact that without any output GST, the ITC could be blocked under certain conditions-especially if the firm has opted ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... for a composition scheme or certain other GST schemes. * However, in the case of zero-rated exports, the rules are different. You can either: * Export under a LUT (Letter of Undertaking) without paying IGST on exports, and still claim ITC on inputs. * Export with payment of IGST and claim a refund of the IGST paid. 4. What You Should Do: * Ensure proper documentation: Maintain clear recor ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ds of purchases (invoices), proof that they were used for making zero-rated supplies, and relevant export documents. * Consult with a GST expert: It might help to get a second opinion from a GST consultant who specializes in export of services. * Review GST filings: Make sure your GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) are filed correctly, with the exports declared as zero-rated. *** Reply By R ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... aamSrinivasan Kalpathi: The Reply: Kindly go through Sec.54 of CGST Act. r w s 16 of IGST Act r.w.r 89 of CGST Rules. To cut to the chase, for exports under LUT you will be eligible for refund of 'input tax only' - meaning thereby - inputs of capital goods like computers, plant and machinery (generator) capitalised in the books will not be eligible for refund of ITC. If the am ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ount of capital goods ITC is significant then the better option will be to remit tax and then claim refund. In such cases refund of ITC of capital goods can also be availed and claimed. X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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