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GST COMPLIANCE
[003] GLOSSARY

ITC Eligibility

Understand ITC eligibility in practical reconciliation terms and apply it consistently during mismatch triage.

29 May 2026

Definition

ITC eligibility determines whether paid input tax can be claimed under GST rules for a transaction.

Why it matters

Eligibility should be captured while reviewing mismatches so tax impact decisions happen early, not during filing crunch.

Example

An invoice may be matched to GSTR-2B but still remain under review if the supporting conditions for claim are not yet satisfied.

Common mistake

Teams sometimes treat a match as proof of claimability. The two checks are related, but they are not the same.

  • Recoverable ITC
  • Non-recoverable ITC
  • Review sign-off

Frequently asked questions

Why track ITC eligibility during reconciliation?
It helps teams quickly separate recoverable tax cases from non-claimable entries and avoid review delays.
Does eligibility change the match result?
It does not change the raw match itself, but it changes how the reviewer treats the tax impact and claim decision.