Writing off of old creditors balance

Is there any GST levy on such write back?
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When writing off old creditor balances, it's crucial to understand the GST implications. While there's no direct GST levy on the write-back itself, you must reverse any Input Tax Credit (ITC) previously claimed on those supplies. This reversal is mandated if payment wasn't made within 180 days, as per Rule 37(1) of the CGST Act. Failure to do so means you'll need to pay back the ITC to the government.

Apply for Advance ruling under section 97(e) of the CGST act 2017 .
If ITC was availed then you must pay the GST atleast to the extent of ITC availed
Itc availment conditions:
1. gst paid or not
If it's available in GSTR-2B ITC can be claimed irrespective of payment

There is no levy of Creditor's balance Written Back. But  you have to reverse the ITC availed.

There is no levy of Creditor's balance Written Back. But  you have to reverse the ITC availed.

As per Rule 37(1) , if the credit has been availed on inward supply & payment for the same is not made within 180 days , the ITC in proportion to be reversed.

So in reference to above provision , you cannot write off the balance, need to reverse the ITC also.
Sec 7 does not explain such written back as sale or supply , SEC 16(2) of cgst act implies payment of input as outward liability.
ITC if availed should be paid at the time of writing back creditors
The point is not availing itc but it can be availed only if it is paid.
One must apply brain while pointing out others..Check above replies once ..

If a person availed ITC on creditors at the time of purchase then it should be paid back to government of the invoice is cancelled or not recoverable either through reversal of ITC or

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