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GST Input Tax Credit Reversal

Understanding when ITC must be reversed including credit availed but not used, exempt sales, and Rule 42.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views
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GST Input Tax Credit Reversal

When to Reverse ITC?#

Rule 42 - Common Inputs#

  • Monthly reversal ratio
  • Based on exempt turnover
  • Credit to be reversed monthly

Rule 43 - Capital Goods#

  • Depreciation on ITC claimed
  • Yearly reversal

Exempt Supplies#

  • Out of scope supplies
  • Composition supplies
  • Export without payment of tax

Calculation#

ITC Reversal = Total ITC × (Exempt Sales / Total Sales)

Consequences of Non-Reversal#

  • Interest @ 18%
  • Penalty under Section 73/74

Conclusion#

Proper ITC reversal maintains compliance.

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