Frequently Asked
Questions

Q: What are the key changes in the new GSTR- format that came in May ?

One of the major changes in the new GSTR-1 format that was introduced in May 2021 is the addition of the Tax rate column in the HSN summary. Further you can also consult with your CA or Accountant for more clarification.

Q: How do I check if a vendor has filed their GSTR- returns on the portal?

To check if a vendor has filed their GSTR-1 returns on the portal, you can view the GSTR-2A section in the BUSY. This section will show the details of the vendor's filed returns, including the month in which they were filed.

Q: How to change GST return version from regular to composition scheme?

To change the GST return version from regular to composition scheme in BUSY, you need to go to the GST VAT option and select the composition scheme. Make sure to take a backup of your company data before making any changes.

Q: What registration and compliance features does BUSY provide for GST returns?

With BUSY, you can generate various type of GST return such as IFF, GSTR1, GSTR3B, GSTR4. These return can be generate in these formats: JSON, CSV, As per Govt. Template and Plain excel. GSTR1 can be direct upload to portal from BUSY.

Q: How can I revise a filed GST Return on BUSY?

There is no provision to revise a filed GST return in BUSY Accounitng Software,you can make changes or modifications only to BUSY data itself and To revise GST return on the portal, you will need to consult with your Chartered Accountant.

Q: How do I navigate to the E-Return page in BUSY?

To go to the E-Return page in BUSY, follow these steps: 1.Open BUSY software and go to the Display section. 2.Select GST Reports from the options. 3.Look for GST Returns within the GST Reports. 4.Choose the specific E-Return type you need, like GSTR-1 or others.

Q: How to report nil-rated and exempted sales in GST return?

If you want to report nil rated and exempted sales in GST return from BUSY, you need to enable the option Show Exempt/NR/ZR Enteries in Taxable Invoice seperately. This will display the nil rated and exempted sales seperately in GST returns.

Q: How to import error report downloaded from portal in BUSY?

You cannot import the error report downloaded from the GST portal into BUSY software. You need to use the GST Offline Utility to open the file and check the errors. You can download the GST Offline Utility from the GST portal.

Q: How to claim input tax credit in GSTR A\B?

You can record your purchases and registered expenses in BUSY and get the input tax credit (ITC) reflected in your GSTR-3B report. When you generate and upload your GSTR-3B return from BUSY to the GST portal, you can claim the ITC.

Q: How can I cancel a GST registration in BUSY?.

To cancel a GST registration in BUSY, you need to go to the Admin section, then Configuration, then Features & Options, and then to the GST & BAT section. From there, you can untick the GST registration option to disable it.

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What are the key changes in the new GSTR- format that came in May ?

One of the major changes in the new GSTR-1 format that was introduced in May 2021 is the addition of the Tax rate column in the HSN summary. Further you can also consult with your CA or Accountant for more clarification.

How do I check if a vendor has filed their GSTR- returns on the portal?

To check if a vendor has filed their GSTR-1 returns on the portal, you can view the GSTR-2A section in the BUSY. This section will show the details of the vendor's filed returns, including the month in which they were filed.

How to change GST return version from regular to composition scheme?

To change the GST return version from regular to composition scheme in BUSY, you need to go to the GST VAT option and select the composition scheme. Make sure to take a backup of your company data before making any changes.

What registration and compliance features does BUSY provide for GST returns?

With BUSY, you can generate various type of GST return such as IFF, GSTR1, GSTR3B, GSTR4.
These return can be generate in these formats: JSON, CSV, As per Govt. Template and Plain excel. GSTR1 can be direct upload to portal from BUSY.

How can I revise a filed GST Return on BUSY?

There is no provision to revise a filed GST return in BUSY Accounitng Software,you can make changes or modifications only to BUSY data itself and To revise GST return on the portal, you will need to consult with your Chartered Accountant.

How do I navigate to the E-Return page in BUSY?

To go to the E-Return page in BUSY, follow these steps:
1.Open BUSY software and go to the Display section.
2.Select GST Reports from the options.
3.Look for GST Returns within the GST Reports.
4.Choose the specific E-Return type you need, like GSTR-1 or others.

How to report nil-rated and exempted sales in GST return?

If you want to report nil rated and exempted sales in GST return from BUSY, you need to enable the option Show Exempt/NR/ZR Enteries in Taxable Invoice seperately. This will display the nil rated and exempted sales seperately in GST returns.

How to import error report downloaded from portal in BUSY?

You cannot import the error report downloaded from the GST portal into BUSY software. You need to use the GST Offline Utility to open the file and check the errors. You can download the GST Offline Utility from the GST portal.

How to claim input tax credit in GSTR A\B?

You can record your purchases and registered expenses in BUSY and get the input tax credit (ITC) reflected in your GSTR-3B report. When you generate and upload your GSTR-3B return from BUSY to the GST portal, you can claim the ITC.

How can I cancel a GST registration in BUSY?.

To cancel a GST registration in BUSY, you need to go to the Admin section, then Configuration, then Features & Options, and then to the GST & BAT section. From there, you can untick the GST registration option to disable it.

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