Accounting treatment for Input GST


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This discussion clarifies the accounting treatment for input GST paid when there's no future output GST liability, such as with zero-rated supplies. If a refund is expected, the input GST should be shown as a receivable on the balance sheet's asset side, rather than being expensed in the Profit & Loss account.

05 May 2022 What is the accounting treatment for input GST we have paid?
Will it be shown in P/L a/c or in the asset side of Balance sheet? (Note: there is no output GST liability)

05 May 2022 Show in P/L in case of no out put GST liability for ever.
In case of future GST liability show it in the asset side of balance sheet.

06 May 2022 Yes sir. Thank you. There is no output GST liability forever as it is a zero rated supply.
But sir, I have a doubt that the input GST we have paid is an expense and also it is an income (Refund) yet to be received. So, is it to be shown in P/L a/c and also in Balance sheet asset side as receivables?

06 May 2022 In case of refund yet to be received show it in balance sheet receivable.
No need to take it to p/l in such a case.

10 May 2022 Thank you very much sir

10 May 2022 You are welcome...........


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