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How to generate GSTR- return from BUSY?
You can file the monthly or quarterly GSTR 1 from BUSY. Through Json, Govt templates and CSV. We can upload GSTR 1 ereturn directly to the GST Portal.We need to enable the API Access from GST Portal. Then mention the GST portal username in the BUSY.
Pls Follow the Below Steps for Direct Upload GSTR 1 :
Step 1: Click on Administration
Step 2: Then Configuration
Step 3: Then Features and Options
Step 4: Then GST / VAT
Step 5: Mention the GST Portal user name
Step 6: Click on Display Menu
Step 7: Then Gst Reports
Step 8: Then Gst Returns
Step 9: Then GSTR 1 Ereturn select the quaterly date
Step 10: Click on Direct Upload
Pls follow the below steps for return through govt templates above steps same till step 8:
Step 1: Select As per Govt Template
Step 2: Specify the Gst template path & Ereturn Folder Path.
Step 3: Download GST Offline Tool from Gst Portal
Step 4: Select the Excel Generated template data from BUSY.
Step 5: Create JSON file and Upload it on GST Portal.
Note : Make sure that latest BUSY version should be updated in the system.
How can i upload and file gstr directly from BUSY
In BUSY, you can easily upload GSTR 1 directly . However, the actual filing of the return must be done through the official GST portal.You need to follow the below steps to upload GSTR 1 directly from BUSY:
1.Specify the GST portal user name in BUSY.
Step 1: Go to administration then select configuration tab and then choose the features and option menu
Step 2: Click on GST/VAT tab and Mention GSTIN and GST portal username and then save the configuration.
2.Manage API access from GST portal.
Step 1: Login the GST portal on Gst.gov.in site
Step 2: Now, Go to my profile section and then click on Manage API Access option
Step 3: Click on YES tab then mention the duration of 30 days and press the OK tab.
3.GSTR 1 directly upload from BUSY.
Step 1: Go to Display and select GST report option
Step 2: Click on GST return then choose GSTR-1 e return option
Step 3: Now, Select Report to be generated type such as Direct Upload then mention Date range.
Step 4: Afterward, Press on Ok tab then check the possible errors.
Step 5: Mention the OTP received on you registered mail id and mobile number then click on Upload the GSTR1.
I am seeing an error when trying to file my GST return. The return shows as submitted but then highlights in red. How can I resolve this error?
To resolve this error you need to download Error report.The error report generated during GSTR JSON Data upload will contain information about the specific errors or failures encountered during the upload process. These reports will provide details about the nature of the error, such as missing or incorrect data like blank UQC For Gst E-Returns and invalid HSN CODE or GSTIN,duplicacy in voucher no.etc.and You can easily encountered these error by taking some fews steps and those steps are-
Step 1-Go to the GST Portal and click on Download option
Step 2: Now click on offline Tools and then click on Return offline tool
Step 3: Now download the tool and install GST Offline Tool in the system.
Step 2- After install GST Offline Tool,Generated error Report during upload of GSTR JSON Data open in GST Offline tool in Option of Open Downloaded Error file from GST portal after select the error file.
Step 3- Rectify all the errror which are shwoing in GST Offline tool.
So it will help identify the issues that need to be resolved in order to successfully upload the GST returns data.
How do I register and create my account on BUSY?How do I enable auto round off in purchase vouchers in BUSY?Can I upload GSTR- directly from BUSY?
Here are the following steps for creating company in BUSY :
Step 1: Open BUSY software
Step 2: Go to company menu
Step 3: Click on create company option then create it with neccessary details
Step 4: Then save the configuration by click on save button
To enable auto Roundoff in purchase voucher :
Step 5: Go to Administration Menu
Step 6: Click on Configuration Option
Step 7: Then click on Voucher series configuration
Step 8: Then click on Purchase voucher
Step 9: Select series and then click on Voucher configuration
Step 10: Enable Auto Roundoff Final Amount option as Y and configure it then save the configuration by click on save button
Step 11: when you raise a voucher and save it, an automatic round-off is displayed within the voucher.
To upload GSTR1 directly form BUSY :
Step 12: Go to Display
Step 13: Then click on Gst Report
Step 14: Then click on Gst Return
Step 15: Then click on GSTR1 E-Return and select Direct Upload option and specify date range then upload return directly from BUSY
How are invoices uploaded on the GST portal from BUSY? Is it through JSONs or some other method?
In BUSY,there are several methods for generating GSTR E-returns,you can follow these steps:
Step 1:Go to Display menu,
Step 2:select Gst reports,
Step 3:Select Gst return,
Step 4:Here,you will find all the options to generate returns,GSTR1,GSTR2,GSTR3B,GSTR ITC-4,GSTR-6,GSTR-9(ANNUAL RETURN),All these reports are for viewing purposes,you can check your data in this reports.
Step 5:The report displayed in the section below is for generating returns,there is a returns to generate GSTR1-e-RETURN,GSTR2 e-RETURN,GSTR3B e-RETURN,ITC-04 e-RETURN, GSTR6 e-RETURN,
Step 6:You can generate file through JSON, As per government template,CSV and plain excel but only the Gstr1 return can also upload as direct from BUSY.
Step 7:if you want to genrate GSTR1 click GSTR1 E RETURN window will appears there is many option to generate gstr1 return file,if you wants only create JSON then click JSON tab,Please select the frequency at which you file your documents, whether monthly or quarterly then give path wherever you want to create json file click OK then window will appears to check errors in transactions,errors in hsn and documnet summary check in all then you can click proceed with JSON, your json file will be genrated.then you can upload JSON file mannualy on portal.
What are the steps to upload and push invoice data to the government GST portal from the software?
If you want to upload the invoice on gst portal then please follow the steps given below :
Step 1: Go to Administration Menu
Step 2: Click on Configuration option
Step 3: Then Click on Feature and option
Step 4: Then Click on GST/VAT feature
Step 5: Please ensure that your GST number is correctly entered in the GSTIN field
Step 6: Make sure GST Portal username is accurately provided in the corresponding field located on the right side of the window.
Step 7: Then go to Dispaly Menu
Step 8: Click on Gst Reports
Step 9: Then click on gst Returns
Step 10: Then click on second panel of the option
Step 11: Select the respective return that you want to generate.
Step 12: This action will display five methods for generating the return i.e Direct Upload, JSON, CSV, Govt. Template, Plain Excel
Step 13: Then select the appropriate method, specify the date range by setting the starting and ending dates
Step 14: Then review for any errors. If errors are detected, proceed to resolve each of them.
Step 15: Afterward, proceed to generate GST Return
My GST returns are getting rejected due to data mismatches. How can I identify and fix issues before filing returns?
To identify and fix data mismatches before filing GST returns, you can follow these steps:
1. Validate your data: Ensure that all the invoices, credit notes, and debit notes are correctly entered in your accounting software. Double-check the details such as invoice numbers, dates, amounts, and GSTINs.
2. Reconcile your data: Compare the data in your accounting software with the data exported for GST filing. Check for any discrepancies in the invoice numbers, amounts, tax rates, and HSN codes.
3. Verify HSN codes: Make sure that the HSN codes assigned to your products or services are accurate and match the HSN codes specified by the GST portal. Incorrect HSN codes can lead to data mismatches and rejection of returns.
4. Cross-check with purchase data: Compare your sales data with the corresponding purchase data to ensure that the input tax credit claimed is accurate. Any discrepancies in the purchase data can result in data mismatches.
5. Rectify errors: If you identify any errors or discrepancies, correct them in your accounting software before filing the returns. Update the invoice details, tax amounts, or any other relevant information to ensure accurate filing.
I have entered all the purchase details in BUSY, but it is not reflecting in the GST returns. How can I resolve this?
If you have recorded purchases using the purchase voucher in BUSY software and you are unable to see all the data in the GST report, follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Step 1: Take a backup of all the data.
Step 2: Run the Reindex databases and regenerate the dual voucher.
If you have created a Journal voucher for any purchase but it is not appearing in the GSTR2 report, consider the following:
Step 1: Check the GST nature, which should be Registered Expense (B2B).
Step 2: While saving the voucher, ensure that all the details are filled completely in the registered expense window.
If you are not using the monthly ITC tagging option for purchase, set "N" to pick the relevant ITC from the "Monthly ITC Tagging" option while opening the GST Summary or GSTR3B Report.
Additionally, if you have set Skip in GST Report as "Y" in the purchase type of the purchase voucher, the vouchers will not show in the GST Report. Keep an eye on it.
By following these steps, the voucher will start appearing in the GSTR2 and GSTR3B report automatically.
My GSTR- JSON file is not getting uploaded on the portal. What could be the reasons?
If GSTR-1 JSON file is not getting uploaded on the portal there could be several reasons for this:
1.you need to check for errors in transaction,HSN Summary and document summary.
2.You need to check voucher number cant be blank in voucher,
3.Sales Voucher Number cannot be start with zero.
4.Sales Voucher Number cannot be more than 16 characters.
5.HSN code should be Numeric and as per Aggregate Anual Turnover.
6.If the HSN code belongs to service then in item master you need to select tag category as service gst rate.
7.GST number should be Active and correct
8.mention correct state in account masters.
9.Check bill sundries accounts taggings.
If still not uploading json on portal so You can download the error report from the portal, and then you will need to open that error file in the government's offline tool. After that, you can check what issues there are with which invoice. Then, you can go to those invoices in your BUSY software and correct them. After making the necessary corrections, you can create the JSON file again and upload it to the portal. Your JSON file will be uploaded successfully.
How do I ensure all data syncs correctly between BUSY and the online filing portal?
To ensure all data syncs correctly between BUSY and the GST filing portal you can use the Gst reconciliation option. steps to follow to reconcilie GSTR in BUSY.
Step 1: Go to administration menu and select configuration option.
Step 2: In configuration option select feature and option and click on GST/VAT.
Step 3: Navigate to the GSTIN and GST portal username field and make sure to mention correct details here.
Step 4: After that login your GST portal and Go to your Return dashboard.
Step 5: Click on MY PROFILE button at right hand side on top menu and in next window Go to manage API access.
Step 6: And then select yes on enable API request and make sure to select 30 days duration from dropdown list.
Step 7: Then Click on confirm button to save.
Step 8: Then Go to transcation menu and select gst misc. utilities option.
Step 9: In gst misc. utilities option select download GSTR json data and select the relevant return to download json file in BUSY.
Step 10: After donwloading return from gst misc. utilites option select Reconcile GSTR data to reconcile the return.
