OUT OF STATION HOTEL EXPS CAN WE TAKE INPUT CREDIT ?
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This discussion clarifies when businesses can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on hotel expenses incurred during out-of-station business trips. Generally, ITC is claimable if the expenses are for official purposes, not personal use, and if valid tax invoices with the company's GSTIN are provided. While lodging expenses might be eligible under certain conditions, the key is that the travel must be for the business's furtherance. Remember to check your invoices for the GSTIN.
IF ALL THE BILLS ARE in the name of company you can claim only lodging subject to some conditions. It's a valid tax invoice having gst number The person staying in the hotel can claim provided its official purposes.
Under GST law, taxes paid on procurement of goods or services used in the course or furtherance of business are eligible as input tax credit, unless specifically restricted.
So if tour and travel expenses are incurred for travelling of employees for official or business purposes and not personal use or employees, the company can avail the Input credit, subject to receipt of valid tax invoices.