Frequently Asked Questions

The JSON file for GSTR-1 captures details of the Sale, Sales Return or Debit /Credit Note against sale such as invoice number, invoice date, customer details, item details, taxable value, tax rates, HSN detail, and tax amounts for each invoice.

Yes, OTP is mandatory but only for direct upload option of GST returns filling as in dircet upload user can upload gstr1 data directely on portal from BUSY that's way OTP is mandatory for direct upload option of gstr1 filling

Voucher numbers are required for uploading GSTR-1 because they help in identifying and tracking the sales transactions accurately. The voucher numbers provide a unique reference to each transaction, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation of sales data in the GSTR-1 return.

To resolve the error you are getting while filing GSTR-1 using BUSY, you can try manually downloading and uploading the files as a workaround. Additionally, you can contact the GST portal support for further assistance in resolving the error.

The consequences of not filing GST returns on time in BUSY may include penalties, fines, and legal repercussions imposed by the government authorities. It is important to file GST returns within the specified due dates to avoid these consequences.

Returns showing in minus in the reports could be due to the adjustment of credit notes or returns against the sales made. It is a common practice in accounting to show such adjustments as negative values in the reports.

There are the steps for checking common error in BUSY:
 Step 1: Go to Display Menu
 Step 2: Click on Gst Reports 
 Step 3: Then click on Gst Audit report then check common error found in return

The difference between GSTR-1 formats in May 2021 and latest BUSY versions is that under HSN wise summary of outward supplies HSN wise tax rate column is added in new format of GSTR 1 in new vsersions of BUSY

To add or modify HSN codes in the software, you can go to the Master Item Modifier section and search for the item by name. Open its details and add the HSN code for that item. Save the changes.

BUSY does not have its own offline tool for generating GST returns. The GST offline tool is provided by the GST portal and it allows you to prepare your GST returns offline and then upload them to the portal.