GST ITC Mismatch, Found and Fixed
A gap between the input credit you've claimed and what GSTR-2B shows is one of the most common triggers for a GST notice — we reconcile it and fix it before that happens.
An ITC mismatch happens when the credit you've claimed in GSTR-3B doesn't line up with what GSTR-2B shows from your suppliers' filings — usually because a supplier filed late, filed incorrectly, or hasn't filed at all. It isn't necessarily your error, but it's still your credit at stake.
Left unreconciled, a mismatch is one of the more common reasons a GST scrutiny notice gets issued. We match your purchase register against GSTR-2B line by line, trace each gap to its actual cause, and fix what can be fixed — whether that means a supplier follow-up, a correction, or a reversal — before the department flags it first.
What We Need
- GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B for the periods in question
- Purchase register or books of account for the same periods
- Any notice already received referencing the mismatch
- Supplier details for the invoices in question
How We Resolve It
Reconciliation
Your purchase register is matched line-by-line against GSTR-2B to identify exactly where the gap is.
Root Cause
Each mismatch is traced to its cause — a supplier delay, a wrong invoice detail, or a timing difference.
Correction
Depending on the cause, we follow up with the supplier, correct the claim, or prepare the reversal — whichever actually fixes it.
Notice Response
If a notice has already been issued over the mismatch, we draft and file the reply within the deadline.
Already got a mismatch notice? Send it to us first, before the deadline.
WhatsApp UsFAQ
Why doesn't my ITC match GSTR-2B?
Usually because a supplier hasn't filed their return yet, filed it late, or entered invoice details incorrectly — none of which is directly in your control, but all of which affect your claim.
Do I have to reverse credit that doesn't match?
Not always automatically — it depends on the specific rule the mismatch falls under and whether it can be resolved with the supplier first. We check which applies before recommending a reversal.
Can an ITC mismatch turn into a notice?
Yes — this is one of the more common reasons for a GST scrutiny notice. Reconciling it proactively, before the department flags it, is almost always the better position to be in.
How often should I reconcile ITC?
Ideally every return cycle, before filing GSTR-3B — catching a mismatch early is far easier than untangling months of it after a notice arrives.
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Get Your Input Credit Reconciled
Send us your GSTR-2B and purchase register — we'll show you exactly where the gap is.