This discussion clarifies the implications of Section 9(5) of the GST law, where e-commerce operators (ECOs) collect taxes. It specifically addresses the issue of accumulated Input Tax Credit (ITC) for travel agents and restaurants whose suppliers are liable for tax collection by the ECO. The core problem is that suppliers may have unutilised ITC with no corresponding outward taxable supply to set it off against, particularly when the ECO handles the tax payment.
02 February 2022
What about the ITC accumulated in case of travel agents providing through e commerce operator where ECO are liable to pay tax from 01.01.2022 but ITC is accumulated in suppliers account. They don't have any outward supply against which ITC can be set off