Under the GST, a critical issue for a registered taxpayer arises regarding the claiming of ITC (input tax credit) in a particular period/Month. To address this conflict, the concept of GSTR 2A and 2B was introduced.
GSTR-2A is a dynamic statement, where purchase details is auto-generated as per details submitted by the supplier, accordingly GSTR-2A is updated. In GSTR-2A data is updated through returns filed by seller.
You don’t have to file GSTR-2A. GSTR-2A is an auto-generated read-only statement. It can be viewed or downloaded by the recipient.
GSTR-2A | GSTR-2B |
GSTR 2A is a dynamic statement. | GSTR 2B is a static statement. |
No cut of date for GSTR-2A | Cut of date for GSTR-2B is 14th of the succeeding month. |
Source of Information in GSTR-2A is GSTR-1 or IFF, GSTR-5, GSTR-6, GSTR-7, GSTR-8, ICE Gate portal. | GSTR-1 or IFF, GSTR-5, GSTR-6 |
Supplier cannot claim ITC on the basis of GSTR-2A. | Supplier claim ITC on the basis of GSTR-2B. |
GSTR-2A is a dynamic statement. If the supplier files GSTR-1 after the due date then in such case invoice is reflected in GSTR-2A but the supplier cannot claim ITC. ITC can be claimed only through GSTR-2B. GSTR-2B is a static statement and it is generated on the 11th or 13th of the next month (depending on the return filing frequency)
Q.1 Can I claim ITC on the basis of GSTR-2A?
Ans. No, taxpayer cannot claim ITC on the basis of GSTR-2A.
Q.2 Any due date for filing of GSTR-2A?
Ans. You don’t have to file GSTR-2A. GSTR-2A is an auto generated read only statement.
Q.3 Can I as a taxpayer make change or add any invoice in GSTR-2A?
Ans. No, taxpayer cannot make any changes in GSTR-2A. It can only be viewed or down loaded by recipient.