The Government of Tamil Nadu on July 12, 2024, issued clarification on the requirement of reversal of input tax credit in respect of the portion of the premium for life insurance policies that is not included in taxable value.
The following has been stated: -
•It is clarified that the amount of the premium for taxable life insurance policies, which is not included in the taxable value as determined under rule 32(4) of TNGST Rules, cannot be considered as pertaining to a non-taxable or exempt supply and therefore, there is no requirement of reversal of input tax credit as per provisions of Rule 42 or rule 43 of TNGST Rules, read with sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) of Section 17 of TNGST Act, in respect of the amount.
The detailed circular is given in the document below.
[Circular No. 8/2024 (PP6/GST-160/2024)]
