ITC Carryforward Nil GST return impact

Hi sir

I have filed GSTR 1 nil return for August 24

I have Rs.10000 ITC for August 24

If I file Nil GSTR 3 B for August 24

Will the ITC of Rs. 10,000 can be carried forward to September 24

Please advise

Thanks
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This discussion clarifies whether Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be carried forward even after filing a nil GSTR-3B return. The answer is yes; filing a nil GSTR-3B for August, while reporting Rs. 10,000 ITC, allows this credit to be carried forward to September. This is because GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B serve different purposes, and the ITC balance is maintained independently.

You entér of Rs.10000/-in eligible ITC column GSTR 3B for the month of August 2024.

Yes, the Input Tax Credit (ITC) of Rs. 10,000 can be carried forward to September 24, even if you file a Nil GSTR-3B for August 24. Here's why: - GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B are separate returns with different purposes. GSTR-1 is for reporting sales and output tax liability, while GSTR-3B is for reporting summary of sales, input tax credit, and payment of tax. - Filing a Nil GSTR-3B for August 24 means you're reporting zero sales and zero output tax liability for that month. - However, this doesn't affect your ITC balance, which is reported in the GSTR-3B return. - Since you've already filed GSTR-1 for August 24 and reported the ITC of Rs. 10,000, it will be carried forward to the next tax period, which is September 24. Just ensure you report the carried forward ITC in your GSTR-3B return for September 24. You can claim this ITC to offset your output tax liability

Yes, the Input Tax Credit (ITC) of Rs. 10,000 can be carried forward to September 24, even if you file a Nil GSTR-3B for August 24. Here's why: - GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B are separate returns with different purposes. GSTR-1 is for reporting sales and output tax liability, while GSTR-3B is for reporting summary of sales, input tax credit, and payment of tax. - Filing a Nil GSTR-3B for August 24 means you're reporting zero sales and zero output tax liability for that month. - However, this doesn't affect your ITC balance, which is reported in the GSTR-3B return. - Since you've already filed GSTR-1 for August 24 and reported the ITC of Rs. 10,000, it will be carried forward to the next tax period, which is September 24. Just ensure you report the carried forward ITC in your GSTR-3B return for September 24. You can claim this ITC to offset your output tax liability

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