Need clarification on input claim available to transporter on a purchase of trucks.
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This discussion clarifies the availability of GST input tax credit (ITC) when transporters purchase trucks. The key factor determining ITC eligibility is whether the transporter is a Goods Transport Agency (GTA) and how they account for GST. If a GTA operates under the forward charge mechanism (paying 12% GST), they can claim ITC. However, if they operate under the reverse charge mechanism (RCM) or their services are exempt, ITC is generally not available.
If transporter is GTA and under RCM - No Itc is available If transporter is under forward charge then ITC available. If transporter services are exempt then no ITC available
GST could be availed by the transporter where he is paying GST at the rate of 12% on the GTA services. Further, once he pays at 12%, he cannot opt for 5% or RCM.
ITC will be allowed on Motorvehicles (other than conveyance ) used to transport goods from one place to another. However, this is related to other transporters. and not Goods transport Agencies(GTA).
Transporter - If transporter is GTA then if he registered as normal taxpayer (Forward Charge) then he can claim ITC otherwise No ITC (As RCM applicable, Receipt will take ITC)
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