ITC Availment

This discussion addresses a common VAT issue where a vendor has declared an invoice in a later GST return than the invoice date, potentially missing the deadline for ITC (Input Tax Credit) availment. The original poster is seeking practical solutions to claim ITC on an invoice from March 2020, filed in January 2021, after the September 2020 deadline has passed. Replies highlight the strict deadlines for ITC claims, generally within one year of the invoice date or by the September return deadline, whichever is earlier.