GSTR-2B

A static, auto-generated ITC statement available on the 14th of each month, used as the primary basis for claiming Input Tax Credit.

GSTR-2B is an auto-generated Input Tax Credit (ITC) statement available to every GST-registered taxpayer. Unlike the dynamic GSTR-2A, GSTR-2B is a static statement that does not change once generated.

Key features:

  • Generated on the 14th of every month based on supplier filings up to the 13th
  • Clearly categorizes ITC as available or not available
  • Covers B2B invoices, credit/debit notes, imports, and ISD credits
  • Serves as the primary document for ITC claims from January 2022

Why GSTR-2B matters for businesses:

Rule 36(4) of the CGST Rules links ITC claims to GSTR-2B. You can only claim ITC on invoices that appear in your GSTR-2B. If a supplier fails to report an invoice in their GSTR-1, it won't appear in your GSTR-2B, and you cannot claim ITC on it.

This makes regular reconciliation between your purchase register and GSTR-2B critical. Mismatches mean lost ITC, which directly impacts your cash flow and tax liability.

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