Tour Operator and ITC

Whether a Tour Operator can claim itc of hotel accomodations which are reflecting in GSTR 2A and GSTR 2B?
if yes then should he claim as per GSTR 2B?
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This discussion clarifies whether tour operators can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on hotel accommodations. The consensus is that tour operators can claim ITC if the hotel invoices are in their name and reflect in GSTR-2A/2B. Crucially, claims must be made based on GSTR-2B figures, not GSTR-2A. To claim ITC, the tour operator must charge 18% GST on their outward supply, not the 5% rate which prevents ITC claims.

What is the nature of itc reflecting in UR GSTR 2A shall also be considered....is it an input or input service for your operator? How can he claim ITC for the same?

Also anything reflecting in GSTR2A 2B shall not not be availed and claimed

My client is tour operator and mainly providing service of rooms facility in hotels to unregistered people. hence receiving bills for hotel rooms on his own name being input service.
so can he claim itc?
or need to pay tax @ 5% without claiming itc?
plz suggest sir, Thanks.

If the invoice contains the name of your client you may avail the ITC and shall charge tax on outward supply @ 5%

Yes sir.. invoice conatins name of my client that why they are reflecting in gstr 2A..
but sir, there is huge diffenrce between gstr 2a and 2b.
Gstr 2a showing ITC of approx 62000 of ITC in whole
and 2B showing ITC of 17000 only.. so what amount i can claim?

You can only claim the ITC reflecting Form GSTR 2B as per the latest amendment in the GST rules. 

The excess claim of ITC can lead to the cancellation of your registration by the GST department. 

You shall claim the amount as per GSTR-2B the differential amount of 45000 will be reflected in the next month GSTR-2B..

You shall claim the amount as per GSTR-2B the differential amount of 45000 will be reflected in the next month GSTR-2B..

Ohk so i will claim as per gstr 2b..
what would be output rate in case of claiming itc 5% or 18%
Originally posted by : rits
Ohk so i will claim as per gstr 2b..what would be output rate in case of claiming itc 5% or 18%

Definitely 18 % in order to claim ITC you need to charge 18% with 5% you cannot claim ITC

Ok thanku 😊

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