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I want to charge different tax rates for certain items but the tax is not getting applied. What should I do?
If you want to correct tax categories in item master, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select the company you want to work with. Then, go to the Administration tab and click on the Masters.
Step 2: Under Masters, select Item and then click on Modify. This will open a list of your items that you can choose from.
Step 3: Select the item that you want to change the tax rate for. This will open the item details window where you can see a field named Tax Category. You can change the tax rate from there by selecting a different tax category or creating a new one.
Step 4: Click on Save to apply the changes and close the window.
Please note to take latest Backup of your data before make any changes in your data.
I am unable to find the tax amount for my GST supplies. Where can I configure the tax rates in BUSY?
If you want to correct tax categories in item master, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select the company you want to work with. Then, go to the Administration tab and click on the Masters.
Step 2: Under Masters, select Item and then click on Modify. This will open a list of your items that you can choose from.
Step 3: Select the item that you want to change the tax rate for. This will open the item details window where you can see a field named Tax Category. You can change the tax rate from there by selecting a different tax category or creating a new one.
Step 4: Click on Save to apply the changes and close the window.
Please note to take latest Backup of your data before make any changes in your data.
How can I modify or add tax rates in the accounting software and ensure the changes apply properly?
If you want to correct tax categories in item master, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select the company you want to work with. Then, go to the Administration tab and click on the Masters.
Step 2: Under Masters, select Item and then click on Modify. This will open a list of your items that you can choose from.
Step 3: Select the item that you want to change the tax rate for. This will open the item details window where you can see a field named Tax Category. You can change the tax rate from there by selecting a different tax category or creating a new one.
Step 4: Click on Save to apply the changes and close the window.
Please note to take latest Backup of your data before make any changes in your data.
I want to configure tax rates specific to each product. Is there a way to do this?
If you want to correct tax categories in item master, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSYand select the company you want to work with. Then, go to the Administration tab and click on the Masters.
Step 2: Under Masters, select Item and then click on Modify. This will open a list of your items that you can choose from.
Step 3: Select the item that you want to change the tax rate for. This will open the item details window where you can see a field named Tax Category. You can change the tax rate from there by selecting a different tax category or creating a new one.
Step 4: Click on Save to apply the changes and close the window.
Please note to take latest Backup of your data before make any changes in your data.
My tax rates are not reflecting correctly in my invoices, how can I resolve this in BUSY?.
To resolve the issue of tax rates not reflecting correctly in your invoices in BUSY, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Check Tax Rate Configuration: Ensure that the tax rates are set up correctly in the BUSY.
Step 2: Go to the Administration Menu and click on the Tax Category option. Modify the tax category and verify if the tax rates are accurate. Make any necessary adjustments.
Step 3: Go to Administration Menu and click on Masters.
Step 4: Enter on modify item and check Tax Category associated with the items you enter on invoices.
Step 5: Verify Sale Type: If you are entering a sale invoice, also check the Sale Type selected in the sales voucher. Ensure that the appropriate sale type is selected, as it may affect tax calculations on the invoice.
How can i solve the issue if the bill sundry amount is not displayed in its relevnt ledger book?
If the bill sundry amount is not displayed in its relevant ledger book, ensure that the account is tagged in the Bill Sundry master. If it is not tagged, you must associate the account with its relevant voucher for accurate reporting.
To tag an account in bill sundry master, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to Administration section then click on master menu
Step 2: Select the Bill sundry option then click on Modify mode.
Step 3: To tag account for sales, Specify N to disable adjust in sales amount ad tag expense or income account in account head to post field.
Step 4:To tag acocunt for purchase, Specify N to disable adjust in purchase amount ad tag expense or income account in account head to post field.
Step 4: Click on save button to save the bill sundry.
How to use Serial number details in the Purchase Invoice ?
To use serial numer details in the Purchase invoice,please Follow the Below Steps :
Step 1: Go to Administration menu and the selct Configuration Option.
Step 2: Select Features and Options and then click on the Inventory option.
Step 3: Here you have to See find the option Enable the Serial No. Wise Details with required option as per your need.
Step 6: And Maintain Item Serial Number Warranty Also.
Step 6: After then, Open the Item Master , Enable the Serial No. option then Select either Automatic or Manual. Mention the Warranty for Sale and Purchase. During voucher entry can change the warranty if required.
Step 7: During purchase voucher entry, Serial number will get maintain for an Item and after that adjust it in the sales voucher.
Step 8: For Reports, Under Display Menu can check in Serial No. wise Reports.
How to modify units of measure for an item in item master in BUSY?
You can change item unit only at the beginning of f/y through the option of check unit change in item master,
To modify units of measure for an item in item master in BUSY Accounitng Software you can follow these steps:
Step 1:Go to administration then click masters then open the item master in modify mode whose unit you want to change, there is a option is check unit change click this option then click OK to continue there after you can change your item unit,then save, Make sure it will change in your all transactions.
Step 2:If last year is existing in your company and item has been used, so you cant change the unit in item master,in that case you have to delete the item where its already used after that you can the change unit.
Resolving errors when trying to add a new customer in BUSY and troubleshooting the problem?
To resolve errors when trying to add a new customer in BUSY, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Check if you have entered all the required information correctly, such as customer name, address, and contact details.
2. Make sure you have the necessary permissions to add new customers. Check your user settings and roles in the software.
3. Verify that there are no duplicate customer entries already in the system. Search for the customer's name or contact details to avoid duplication.
4. Restart the software and try adding the customer again. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches.
5. If the error persists, contact BUSY's customer support for further assistance. Provide them with the specific error message or any other relevant details to help them troubleshoot the problem effectively.
If old sales records were made when the party was unregistered, how can the data be adjusted to reflect the new GST registration?
If old sales records were made when the party was unregistered, the data can be adjusted to reflect the new GST registration by updating the party details with the new GST registration number and then you need to create a new master of the same party with new changes , to create new master please follow below steps:
Step 1: Go to Administration menu and then selct masters tab.
Step 2: Click on the Account option and select add tab .
Step 3: Add relavant details and mention GST number in GSTIN column and select Type as a Registered.Make sure the duplicate Party name is not accepting in BUSY . Mention some prefix or sufix in the party name.
Step 4:Save the other details ans save the master. and use this newly created master in the next billing.
