GST Input Tax Credit Rules: Eligibility, Claim Process, Time Limit & Latest Compliance Guide (2026)
Businesses registered under GST often treat Input Tax Credit as a routine part of their monthly tax compliance. However, GST input tax credit rules contain several conditions that businesses must satisfy before claiming and retaining ITC. Simply having a GST invoice does not automatically mean that the entire GST amount can be claimed as credit. A business also needs to consider whether the goods or services are used for business purposes, whether the required documents are available, whether the supplier has furnished the relevant invoice details, whether the return requirements have been met, whether the credit falls within the prescribed …
