In an advisory issued to Goods and Services Tax (GST) payers, GST Network said that a new communication facility called IMS is being introduced to enable taxpayers to efficiently manage corrections/amendments in bills with their suppliers through the portal.
There is good news for crores of GST paying businessmen in the country. From October 1, it will become easier to calculate and take input tax credit. In fact, GST Network will launch Bill Management System (IMS) from October 1. With its help, taxpayers will be able to match the records / bills issued by the suppliers to avail the correct input tax credit (ITC). GST Network said in a consultation issued to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) payers that a new communication facility called IMS is being introduced for efficient management of corrections / amendments in bills with their suppliers through the portal.
GST Network is used
GST Network (GSTN) is used as a platform for filing GST returns and payment of tax liabilities. GSTN said, “The IMS facility will also facilitate taxpayers to match the records/bills issued by their suppliers to avail the correct ITC.” IMS will allow taxpayers to accept or reject the invoice or keep it pending in the system, which can be availed later.
This facility will be available on GST portal from October 1
This facility will be available to taxpayers on the GST portal from October 1. Rajat Mohan, executive director of consultancy firm Moore Singhi, said that by keeping a detailed record of all the actions taken on all invoices, IMS creates a strong basis for GST audit. This facility gives tax officials clear evidence of the recipient’s due diligence in managing ITC claims.
