sir can a contractor claim gst other than the gst on contract works. example say i'm a contractor and i bought one refrigerator for personal use. can i claim itc on that which is not part of the work contract?
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This discussion clarifies that contractors can only claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on goods and services directly related to their business activities and outward supplies. Personal purchases, like a refrigerator for home use, are not eligible for ITC. If ITC has been mistakenly claimed on personal items, it must be reversed, potentially with applicable interest. For assets used partly for business and partly for personal use, or for staff, a proportionate reversal of ITC might be necessary depending on business turnover and exemptions.
If the Asset used for personal purpose, it is better to reverse the ITC along with applicable Interest. Else it has been used in your Office for staff and others, then you can claim ITC. But it will be treated as Common Input Credit and if any exempted turnover is there proportionately ITC on Asset has to be reversed.
If ITC pertains to current financial year 2021-22 reverse the ITC through GSTR 3B along with interest. If ITC pertains to previous year reverse ITC through DRC-03 along with Interest.