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GST Rule 42/43 ITC Reversal Calculator

Calculate common Input Tax Credit reversal for inputs and input services under Rule 42 and capital goods under Rule 43, with a clear working and GSTR-3B summary.

Important: This calculator covers the general Rule 42/43 mechanism. Classification of exempt turnover, non-business use, blocked credit and capital-goods transitions can change the result.
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Rule 42 — Inputs & Input Services

Classify specifically eligible and ineligible ITC first. The balance becomes common credit and is apportioned.

C1 = T − (T1 + T2 + T3)
C2 = C1 − T4
D1 = (E ÷ F) × C2
D2 = 5% × C2 (where applicable)
C3 = C2 − (D1 + D2)

Rule 43 — Common Capital Goods

Enter each common capital good and the ITC amount “A” to be apportioned over the 60-month useful-life framework.

Capital goods: this calculator uses a five-year / 60-month useful-life framework. Where capital goods change from exclusive use to common use, first determine the adjusted common-credit amount “A” under Rule 43.
Capital GoodCommon ITC “A”Months ElapsedMonthly Tm
Tm = A ÷ 60
Tr = Sum of Tm for active common capital goods
Te = (E ÷ F) × Tr

Rule 42 — Annual True-up Working

Compute the annual Rule 42 amount and compare it with the Rule 42 common-credit reversals already made during the year.

GSTR-3B Working Summary

Combined Rule 42 and Rule 43 results calculated in this browser session.

Table 4(B)(1): the GSTR-3B row covers reversals under Rules 38, 42 and 43 and section 17(5). The total below combines the Rule 42 common-credit reversal and Rule 43 capital-goods reversal only.
Tax-head filing: GSTR-3B requires reversal amounts under the relevant IGST, CGST, SGST/UTGST and Cess heads. Run the working head-wise from the ledger before filing.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Classify ITC first. Identify specific taxable/zero-rated ITC, specific exempt/non-business ITC, blocked credit and only then the genuinely common balance.
2. Rule 42. Use for common inputs and input services. The calculator computes C1, C2, D1, D2 and C3.
3. Rule 43. Use for common capital goods under the five-year / 60-month framework.
4. GSTR-3B. Review the working total and then split the filing amount under the appropriate tax heads.

FAQs

What is the difference between Rule 42 and Rule 43?

Rule 42 deals with common ITC on inputs and input services. Rule 43 deals with common capital goods.

Is D2 always 5% of C2?

The 5% computation applies where common inputs/input services are used partly for business and partly for non-business purposes. The calculator therefore provides a checkbox instead of forcing D2 in every case.

Where are Rule 42/43 reversals reported in GSTR-3B?

Table 4(B)(1) is labelled for reversals under Rules 38, 42 and 43 and section 17(5). Filing must be split under the relevant tax heads.

Does the tool handle every capital-goods transition?

No. If capital goods move from exclusive taxable or exempt/non-business use to common use, first determine the adjusted amount “A” as required by Rule 43 and enter that amount in this tool.

Disclaimer: This calculator is a working aid for GST ITC apportionment. Verify ITC classification, exempt-turnover treatment, special cases, annual adjustment and return reporting before filing. It does not constitute professional tax advice.