Whether taxes paid on change of interiors of service apartment is eligible for input tax credit?

  1. Input tax credit is not available on goods or services received by a taxable person for construction of an immovable property on his own account other than plant and machinery even when used in course or furtherance of business.
  2. The word “construction” includes reconstruction, renovation, additions or alterations or repairs to the extent of capitalization to the said immovable property.
  3. If the cost of interiors is capitalized towards the cost of immovable property then it forms part of the cost of immovable property (Service apartment) and accordingly taxes paid on change of interiors of service apartment will not be eligible as input tax credit.

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATION 06-09-2017 -: Apportionment of credit and blocked credits: FAQ NO.22)