{"id":11850,"count":1,"description":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A GST-registered freelancer may pay GST when purchasing a laptop, monitor, business software or other equipment. Whether that GST can be claimed as input tax credit\u2014and whether an actual refund is available\u2014depends on the applicable credit and refund rules.<\/p>\r\n<strong>Paying GST on a purchase does not automatically entitle a freelancer to a refund.<\/strong>\r\n<h2>Input tax credit and refund are different<\/h2>\r\nInput tax credit (ITC) is credit for eligible GST paid on qualifying business inputs and expenses, subject to statutory conditions. A refund is a separate process through which an eligible amount may be returned under the relevant provisions.\r\n\r\nA freelancer who supplies domestic taxable services may be able to use eligible ITC against output tax, subject to the rules. An exporter making qualifying zero-rated supplies under an LUT may be in a different position, particularly where eligible credit accumulates.\r\n<h2>What about a freelancer serving only foreign clients?<\/h2>\r\nAn export-focused freelancer may have little or no domestic output tax against which to use eligible credit. Depending on the facts and applicable rules, a refund of accumulated eligible ITC may be available for qualifying zero-rated supplies made without payment of tax.\r\n\r\nHowever, the freelancer must meet the applicable conditions and follow the prescribed procedure. Not every expense qualifies. Blocked-credit rules, business use, documentation and other restrictions must be considered.\r\n<h2>What records should be retained?<\/h2>\r\nKeep the supplier\u2019s invoice, proof of payment, accounting entry and evidence that the purchase relates to eligible business activity. Ensure that the credit is recorded and claimed in accordance with the applicable GST requirements.\r\n\r\nA personal laptop used partly for non-business purposes should not automatically be treated as fully eligible business credit without checking the rules and facts.\r\n<h2>What should freelancers do before filing a refund claim?<\/h2>\r\nReconcile purchase invoices, eligible credit, export turnover, returns and payment records. 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