TIME LIMIT FOR TAKING VAT CREDIT FOR INPUT & CAPITAL
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12 October 2010
WHAT IS THE TIME LIMIT FOR TAKING VAT CREDIT FOR INPUT AND CAPITAL GOODS. REGARDING THIS GIVE ME THE ACT REFERENCE NO OR GO PASSED.
12 October 2010
In case of VAT, pls mention the name of state.
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02 August 2025
Regarding the **time limit for taking VAT credit on inputs and capital goods**, here’s a general explanation:
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### Time Limit for Taking VAT Credit (Input & Capital Goods)
* Most **VAT laws** in various states prescribe a **time limit of 6 months or 1 year from the date of invoice** for claiming input tax credit.
* The **credit should be claimed within the prescribed period from the date of purchase or receipt of goods**—beyond this period, credit may be disallowed.
* For **capital goods**, some states allow credit to be claimed in installments (usually over 5 years) but again within a stipulated time.
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### Act Reference & Example
* For example, under **Maharashtra VAT Act, 2002**:
* Section 19(1) states that input tax credit shall be claimed within **6 months** from the date of purchase.
* Also, Section 19(2) specifies that credit for capital goods can be claimed in 5 equal installments.
* Similarly, many other states have similar provisions in their respective VAT Acts or rules.
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### What to do?
* You need to check the **specific VAT Act applicable in your state**.
* Look for provisions related to **input tax credit** or **input credit time limits**.
* Often the VAT rules will mention the exact **time frame to claim input VAT credit**.
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If you tell me your **state**, I can help you find the exact section or notification applicable there.
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**In summary:**
| Credit Type | Time Limit to Claim Credit | Typical Legal Reference |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Input Goods | Usually within 6 months / 1 year from invoice date | State VAT Act / Rules (e.g., Section 19 of Maharashtra VAT Act) |
| Capital Goods | Usually spread over 5 years, with first claim within specified time | State VAT Act / Rules |
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Let me know your state or VAT jurisdiction for precise details!
---
### Time Limit for Taking VAT Credit (Input & Capital Goods)
* Most **VAT laws** in various states prescribe a **time limit of 6 months or 1 year from the date of invoice** for claiming input tax credit.
* The **credit should be claimed within the prescribed period from the date of purchase or receipt of goods**—beyond this period, credit may be disallowed.
* For **capital goods**, some states allow credit to be claimed in installments (usually over 5 years) but again within a stipulated time.
---
### Act Reference & Example
* For example, under **Maharashtra VAT Act, 2002**:
* Section 19(1) states that input tax credit shall be claimed within **6 months** from the date of purchase.
* Also, Section 19(2) specifies that credit for capital goods can be claimed in 5 equal installments.
* Similarly, many other states have similar provisions in their respective VAT Acts or rules.
---
### What to do?
* You need to check the **specific VAT Act applicable in your state**.
* Look for provisions related to **input tax credit** or **input credit time limits**.
* Often the VAT rules will mention the exact **time frame to claim input VAT credit**.
---
If you tell me your **state**, I can help you find the exact section or notification applicable there.
---
**In summary:**
| Credit Type | Time Limit to Claim Credit | Typical Legal Reference |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Input Goods | Usually within 6 months / 1 year from invoice date | State VAT Act / Rules (e.g., Section 19 of Maharashtra VAT Act) |
| Capital Goods | Usually spread over 5 years, with first claim within specified time | State VAT Act / Rules |
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Let me know your state or VAT jurisdiction for precise details!
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