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TDS and TCS Credit Received in GST: How Suppliers Should Claim and Reconcile

Finin2min GST Desk·June 2026·7 min readCASH LEDGER

TDS/TCS credit received is not a normal ITC entry. It is a cash-ledger style credit triggered by deductor/e-commerce operator filings. Suppliers need a separate reconciliation so credits are not missed or duplicated.

For the connected rule, example or next step, see GST TDS and TCS: E-Commerce, Government Contracts and Marketplace Controls.

Where the credit appears

The GST portal guidance states that the “TDS and TCS Credit received” tile is provided to suppliers from whom tax has been deducted or collected at source. GST portal FAQs also state that TDS/TCS details appear in Form GSTR-2A Part C after counterparty filing.

For the connected rule, example or next step, see GST TCS for E-Commerce Operators: Section 52 and GSTR-8 Compliance Guide.

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Supplier reconciliation format

Column	Why it matters
Counterparty GSTIN	Identifies deductor or e-commerce operator.
Form filed	GSTR-7 for TDS, GSTR-8 for TCS.
Period	Maps credit to sales/payment month.
Amount deducted/collected	Should match payment advice and portal record.
Accepted and credited?	Ensures credit moves to electronic cash ledger.

For the connected rule, example or next step, see GST TCS vs Income-Tax TDS Under Section 194-O: Seller Reconciliation.

Common gaps

Deductor files late, delaying vendor credit.
Counterparty uses wrong GSTIN.
Marketplace TCS does not match seller sales report.
Finance books the amount as receivable but never accepts portal credit.
Credit is used in cash ledger without mapping to the original customer/platform.

Month-end close control

Keep TDS/TCS credit reconciliation separate from ITC reconciliation. ITC lives in credit-ledger analysis; TDS/TCS received is a cash-ledger collection mechanism and should be matched with receivables and platform/customer settlement reports.

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Official sources used

This article is built only from official GST/CBIC/GST Council/GST portal sources. Always verify live notifications, portal advisories and state-specific extensions before filing.

FAQs

Is TDS/TCS credit received the same as ITC?▾

No. It is handled through the GST portal TDS/TCS credit received process and electronic cash ledger, not as normal purchase ITC.

Why does credit not appear immediately?▾

It generally depends on filing by the TDS deductor or TCS collector/e-commerce operator and portal processing.

Should sellers reconcile marketplace TCS?▾

Yes. Marketplace settlement reports should be matched with GSTR-8/TCS credit received records.

Source and review trail

Use the current official instrument, portal or regulator publication before acting. This panel separates the category authority from page-specific references.

Primary category: Income Tax
Official starting point: www.incometax.gov.in