Frequently Asked Questions

Solutions to common issues related to TaxationGst E Returns.

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What details are captured in the JSON file for GSTR-?

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.

Is OTP mandatory for filing GST returns in BUSY?

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

Why is voucher number required for uploading GSTR-?

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.

Some of my credit notes are not reflecting in the GST R report for my head office. They show up when I run the report for all locations. Why is this happening and how can I get them to show in the head office report?

If some of your credit notes not appears in the GSTR1 of head office but showing when checking with all, then might be that credit note synced properly to head office so you need to check after sync again.

Why am I unable to generate certain reports or see specific data in the accounting system related to GST? How can I access the required information?

Common reason to generate report:
Step 1 : Data entry errors
Step 2 : Date range
Step 3 : User rights
Step 4 : Data not recorded
Step 5 : Incomplete gst filing
Step 6 : Data sync issue

Why am I unable to edit or update data for my already filed GST returns on the BUSY portal? What is the process for making changes?

In BUSY, there may not be a specific Return Dashboard. However, you can access the GST reports and returns in the following way:
Step 1: Look for the Display menu Step 2; Select GST Reports and then GST Returns.

I am giving products to my family, not selling them. How do I show quantity for that in GST returns?

If you are not selling the products and only giving them to your family, then you do not need to show the quantity in GST returns. GST is only applicable on sales made to customers outside of your family.

What is the process if my GSTR returns are not matching with books due to changes in filing?

It is necessary that your Gst data is always matched with your BUSY data as made you changes in already filed return Now you have to made that changes in BUSY also so both data can match after that

The HSN summary is showing on screen but not in GSTR Excel file. What could be the reason?

One possible reason why the HSN summary is missing in the GSTR1 excel file generated from BUSY is that you have chosen to Skip HSN summary option. This option will exclude the HSN summary from the GSTR1 excel file.

Does BUSY automatically validate returns and point out errors? Or do I have to manually review?

BUSY does not automatically validate the return and point out errors; you have to review the return manually and check for errors. Furthermore, you can identify possible errors during GST return generation, including transactions, HSN summary, and document summary.
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