GSTN issues Advisory on DRC-01C Compliance for ITC Discrepancies



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The GST Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory regarding a new compliance measure, Form DRC-01C, designed to address discrepancies between Input Tax Credit (ITC) available in GSTR-2B and ITC claimed in GSTR-3B. This new rule, CGST Rule 88D, automatically flags taxpayers if their claimed ITC exceeds the available ITC by a certain limit. Taxpayers receiving an intimation in Form DRC-01C must respond promptly via Part B, either by paying the difference using Form DRC-03, providing an explanation, or a combination of both. Failure to respond will prevent the filing of subsequent GSTR-1/IFF returns.

Advisory in respect of introduction of Compliance Pertaining to DRC-01C (Difference in Input Tax Credit (ITC) available in GSTR-2B & ITC claimed in the GSTR-R3B)

Dear Taxpayers,

1. The Government vide Notification No. 38/2023 – Central Tax dated 04th Aug, 2023 inserted the Rule 88D in CGST Rule, 2017 dealing with difference in input tax credit available in GSTR-2B and ITC availed in GSTR-3B. This functionality vis a vis this rule has now started operating on the GST portal.

GST DRC-01C Advisory: Tackle ITC Discrepancies Now

2. The system now compares the ITC available as per GSTR-2B/2BQ with the ITC claimed as per GSTR-3B/3BQ for each return period. If the claimed ITC exceeds the ITC available as per GSTR-2B by predefined limits, as directed by competent authority, the taxpayer shall receive an intimation in the form of Form DRC-01C.

3. Upon receiving the intimation, the taxpayer must file a response using Form DRC-01C Part B. The taxpayer has the option to either provide details of the payment made to settle the difference using Form DRC-03 or provide an explanation for the difference out of the options provided in the form or even choose a combination of both options and file it.

4.In case, no response is filed by the impacted taxpayers in Form DRC-01C Part B, such taxpayers will not be able to file their subsequent period GSTR-1/IFF.

5. To further help taxpayers with the process, a detailed manual containing the navigation details is available on the GST portal. It offers step-by-step instructions and addresses various scenarios related to the functionality. The link is stated below: https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/downloads/news/return_compliance_itc_mismatch_intimation_in_form_gst_drc_01c.pdf

Thanking you,
Team GSTN

FAQ :

The new advisory is about the introduction of compliance for Form DRC-01C, which addresses discrepancies between the Input Tax Credit (ITC) available in GSTR-2B and the ITC claimed in GSTR-3B.

Form DRC-01C is issued when the ITC claimed in GSTR-3B exceeds the ITC available as per GSTR-2B by predefined limits, as determined by the system.

Taxpayers must file a response using Form DRC-01C Part B. They can either pay the difference using Form DRC-03, provide an explanation for the difference, or use a combination of both.

If no response is filed in Form DRC-01C Part B, the impacted taxpayers will be unable to file their subsequent period GSTR-1/IFF returns.

A detailed manual with navigation details and step-by-step instructions is available on the GST portal. The link is provided in the advisory.




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