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Kiran Kadam (Querist)
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31 July 2017 Title:None,Content: Can we take setoff of Input cess tax against Output cess tax on tobacco . If Input cess tax is more than Output cess tax , then it is Carry forward in next month.

Kiran Kadam

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01 August 2017 Please reply

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma

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19 July 2024 Yes, you can set off input cess tax against output cess tax on tobacco under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India. Here’s how it generally works:

1. **Input Cess Tax:** When you purchase tobacco or related inputs, if you are charged cess tax on those inputs, you can claim this input cess tax as credit.

2. **Output Cess Tax:** When you sell tobacco or related goods and services, you are required to charge and collect cess tax from your customers.

3. **Set Off:** You can set off the input cess tax credit against the output cess tax liability. This means you can use the credit of the cess tax paid on inputs to reduce the cess tax liability on your outputs.

4. **Carry Forward:** If the input cess tax credit is more than the output cess tax liability in a particular tax period, the excess credit can be carried forward to the subsequent months. It can be adjusted against future cess tax liabilities until it is fully utilized.

5. **Compliance:** Ensure that all cess taxes are properly accounted for and reported in your GST returns. The utilization of input cess tax credit against output cess tax liability should be correctly reflected in your GST filings.

It's important to note that specific rules and rates for cess taxes on tobacco products may vary and are subject to regulatory changes. Always refer to the latest notifications and guidelines issued by the GST authorities or consult with a tax advisor for precise compliance with GST laws related to cess taxes on tobacco.

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