This discussion clarifies the possibility of claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19, after belatedly paying Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on ocean freight. While ITC for FY 17-18 is generally not available, the situation for FY 18-19 is more complex due to the claim deadline. It's advised that ITC for FY 18-19 cannot be claimed now and to await potential future opportunities to open the claim window.
13 January 2020
Party had imported goods but not paid RCM on ocean freight. If Party pay now RCM on ocean freight of FY 17-18 & FY 18-19 with interest then can party claim ITC of FY 17-18 & 18-19 ?