GSTR-2B Duplicate Issue : What to Do with Duplicate ITC?

Mitali | Last updated: 14 September 2025

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The GSTR-2B system is currently experiencing a duplicate Input Tax Credit (ITC) issue, where the same ITC is appearing more than once in the October 2024 statement. This often stems from system errors or filing mistakes, particularly with data from September 2024's IFF returns under QRMP incorrectly carrying over. To resolve this, taxpayers should avoid claiming the duplicate ITC if already claimed in September and refrain from rejecting the entries in the Invoice Management System. It's crucial to manually edit GSTR-3B before filing to reflect accurate ITC based on your records.

GSTR-2B duplicate issue means the same input tax credit (ITC) is reflected more than once which may be due to system or filing errors.

Duplicate ITC Reflection for October 2024

Upon reviewing GSTR2B for Oct 2024, there are some unusual in the portal ITC is reflecting more than the actually we owe.

What is Form GSTR-2B?

GSTR2B is an auto drafted ITC statement, generated for every normal taxpayer based on the information provided by their suppliers in their respective Forms GSTR1/IFF, GSTR-5 and GSTR-6.

Issue Observed

After downloading the excel file, it was noticed that duplicate ITC entries were included.

These duplicates pertain to data from September 2024, which was filed on October 13, 2024 and it is incorrectly appearing in GSTR-2B for October 2024.

The entries are from IFF returns under QRMP, which should only reflect in September 2024 but have also carried over to October 2024.

Handling Duplicate ITC

Do Not Claim Duplicate ITC

If you have already claimed in September 2024, skip claiming the duplicate ITC showing in October 2024.

Do Not Click Reject in IMS

In the IMS, do not reject these entries, as they are valid but already accounted for in September.

Edit GSTR-3B Manually

If mistakes persist, edit ITC/liability in GSTR-3B manually before filing, based on actual records.

FAQ :

The GSTR-2B duplicate ITC issue means that the same input tax credit (ITC) is being reflected more than once in your GSTR-2B statement, potentially due to system or filing errors.

Duplicate ITC entries for October 2024 are appearing because data from September 2024's IFF returns, filed on October 13, 2024, has been incorrectly carried over.

If you have already claimed the ITC in September 2024, you should skip claiming the duplicate ITC that is appearing in your October 2024 GSTR-2B.

No, you should not reject these duplicate entries in the IMS. They are valid ITC, but they have already been accounted for in September.

If mistakes persist, you should edit your GSTR-3B manually before filing, ensuring the ITC and liability reflect your actual records.

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GSTR-2B Duplicate Issue : What to Do with Duplicate ITC?

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What is Form GSTR-2B?

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