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I want to reconcile invoices with the GST portal in BUSY. Where can I find this option?
To reconcile the invoices with the gst portal in BUSY you need to follow the steps
Step1 go to administration menu and click on configuration then feature options and select GST VAT option
Step2 Fill gst username and save then open gst portal and click on my profile
and click manage API access option and select 30 days for API access and confirm
Step3 In BUSY go to transaction menu and click on GST misc utilities
Step4 Click on Download GSTR json data and select GSTR 2B 2A which you want to reconcile
Step5 select automatically option for download and select the month to download the json data then a OTP will be generate for the first time submit
the OTP over there and download will be done
Step6 after download GST data Click on Reconcile GSTR data under the GST misc utilities option
Step7 Select reconcile GSTR 2A or 2B data voucher wise or party wise
select the month range and read the options carefully and enable which ever you required and press OK
Step7 In GST reconcilation data the red mark data are missmtch so check The error between BUSY data and json data and reconcile it
How to import purchase data in BUSY for reconcilation with GSTRB
Here are the steps for import purchase data in BUSY for reconcilation:
Step 1: Go to Transaction Menu
Step 2: Click on Gst Misc. utilities
Step 3: Then click in Download GSTR JSON Data option
Step 4: Then click on Download GSTR2B
Step 5: you will get 2 options to download GSTR data i.e Auto download or Manual download
To Auto Download GSTR-2B files
Step 6: Select Auto Download option here.
Step 7: Then click Download button appearing in front of Month Name
Step 8: Then OTP window appears where you need to specify the OTP received on your registered mobile no.
Step 9: After specifying OTP, GSTR-2B file for that month will be downloaded and Status for that month will be shown as Saved. In the similar manner, you can download files for all the months.
To Download GSTR-2A files manually
Step 10: Select Manaul Option
Step 11: Now, save files for different months by browsing the file path i.e downloaded form Gst Portal
Note : You can Remove or Re-download existing file by clicking on the status of a particular file. On clicking the status, an Overwrite message box appears where you can select the required option.
What reports in BUSY can help me identify differences in filed GSTR v/s books?
For checking differences between Gstr data and BUSY you can check Reconcile Gstr Data reports in BUSY further find out the steps to check those reports in BUSY
Step 1: Open the company in BUSY then go the Administration menu and select Configuration.
Step 2: Choose Features and Options and then GST / VAT. Enter your GST portal username in the GST Portal User Name field and save it.
Step 3: Next, open the Transaction menu and select GST Misc Utilities.
Step 4: Choose Download GSTR JSON Data and select Download GSTR-2A or Gtsr2b or as per your requirement
Step 5: Click on the download button along with the month then you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile no and email id, enter that OTP and can download.
Step 6: Now, under the GST Misc. Utilities select the Reconcile GSTR Data option.
Step 7: Chose Reconcile GSTR-2A (Party Wise) / (Vch. wise) as per the requirements or any other report you wants to reconcile as per your requirement .
Step 8: Enter the period and can match your purchases with GSTR-2A.
Note: Please ensure the API access is enabled on GST portal to receive OTP.
I am unable to claim GST input tax credit for a bill that was submitted in February but not on the B list till March. How can I claim it now in June?
to claim GST input tax credit for a bill that was submitted in February but not on the 2B list till March to claim it now in June,need to follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Step 1: Open the BUSY software and switch FY through F11
Step 2: Go to Transaction Menu
Step 3: Click o GST Misc. Utilities
Step 4: Then click on ITC monthly tagging & open a 2a/2b report and press f4 on that voucher and select the status pending
Step 3: Go to Administration menu, and then Change Financial Year option.
Step 4; Then click on carry pending itc and then choose the current financial year (FY) and swtich FY with new & change
Step 6 : To change the status pending ITC Entries go to the Transacton menu .
Step 7: Click on Gst Misc Utilities option.
Step 8: Select monthly ITC tagging as per GSTR 2A / GSTR 2B
Step 9 : Select Partywise
Step 10 : In report view enable show previous year transaction .
Step 11 : Select the entry and press F4 to change the status,
Make sue you have a latest backup of your data.
Some of my invoices are not reflecting in the GSTR- filing even though they are present in BUSY. Why are these invoices not getting captured?
If the data on gst portal showing different as per BUSY data,then you need to check that maybe after return filled,data from BUSY has been modified or deleted or any ammnedment made on portal and in BUSY though BUSY ammnedment on portal is not available,for any ammnedments in gst reutrn,you can visit gst portal.In BUSY you can reconcile gst reports with portal data
And to reconcile gst reports,follow these steps
To do one-by-one or bulk GST reconciliation for a particular month in BUSY, you can follow these steps:
Step 1. Click on transactions.
Step 2 . GST misc utilities
Step 3. First download gstr json data for particular month and Select the Reconciliation option.
Step 4. Choose the desired month for reconciliation.
Step 5. If you want to reconcile one-by-one, select the transactions one at a time and reconcile them by matching the GST amounts.
Step 6. If you prefer bulk reconciliation, you can import the GST data for the selected month and reconcile it in one go.
Step 7. After reconciling the transactions, review the reconciliation report to ensure accuracy.
Step 8. Save the reconciliation report for future reference.
I want to reconcile BUSY data with JSTOR data for a particular month but unable to find the Jameson file. What should I do?
If the data on gst portal showing different as per BUSY data,then you need to check that maybe after return filled,data from BUSY has been modified or deleted or any ammnedment made on portal and in BUSY though BUSY ammnedment on portal is not available,for any ammnedments in gst reutrn,you can visit gst portal.In BUSY you can reconcile gst reports with portal data
And to reconcile gst reports,follow these steps
To do one-by-one or bulk GST reconciliation for a particular month in BUSY, you can follow these steps:
Step 1. Click on transactions.
Step 2 . GST misc utilities
Step 3. First download gstr json data for particular month and Select the Reconciliation option.
Step 4. Choose the desired month for reconciliation.
Step 5. If you want to reconcile one-by-one, select the transactions one at a time and reconcile them by matching the GST amounts.
Step 6. If you prefer bulk reconciliation, you can import the GST data for the selected month and reconcile it in one go.
Step 7. After reconciling the transactions, review the reconciliation report to ensure accuracy.
Step 8. Save the reconciliation report for future reference.
How do I handle differences between values in sales invoices and values reported in GSTR- on portal?
If the data on gst portal showing different as per BUSY data,then you need to check that maybe after return filled,data from BUSY has been modified or deleted or any ammnedment made on portal and in BUSY though BUSY ammnedment on portal is not available,for any ammnedments in gst reutrn,you can visit gst portal.In BUSY you can reconcile gst reports with portal data
And to reconcile gst reports,follow these steps
To do one-by-one or bulk GST reconciliation for a particular month in BUSY, you can follow these steps:
Step 1. Click on transactions.
Step 2 . GST misc utilities
Step 3. First download gstr json data for particular month and Select the Reconciliation option.
Step 4. Choose the desired month for reconciliation.
Step 5. If you want to reconcile one-by-one, select the transactions one at a time and reconcile them by matching the GST amounts.
Step 6. If you prefer bulk reconciliation, you can import the GST data for the selected month and reconcile it in one go.
Step 7. After reconciling the transactions, review the reconciliation report to ensure accuracy.
Step 8. Save the reconciliation report for future reference.
What is the process to check if all purchase invoices are entered and available ITC is matching?
If you want to ensure that the invoices entered in the BUSY and the ITC available on the GST site are the same, you can use the GST Reconciliation option available in the BUSY. Follow the steps given below to use this option:
Step 1: Go to the Administration menu and click on the feature and option.
Step 2: Then, click on the GST /VAT tab and define the GST Portal username there.
Step 3: Go to the transaction menu and click on the GST Miscellaneous Utilities option.
Step 4: Click on the "Download GSTR JSON data" option and download the data for the month you want to reconcile.
Step 5: Then, click on the "Reconcile GSTR Data" option and select either "Reconcile GSTR 2A" or "GSTR2B" depending on which one you want to reconcile.
Step 6: You can compare BUSY and JSON data simultaneously. If there are any missing entries either in the BUSY software or on the site, they will be shown in red. If there are any differences, they will also be shown in color and you can correct them in the BUSY software data accordingly.
How do I view my GSTR- file? It is downloaded in JSON format.
If you have downloaded the GSTR1 JSON in BUSY then you can view that data in GSTR1 Reconciliation by using these steps:
Step 1: Go to Transaction menu and click on GST Misc. Utilities.
Step 2: Select Reconcile GSTR Data and click on Reconcile GSTR1.
Step 3: Choose filing frequecny either Monthly or Quarterly.
Step 4: Enter the period and open the report and can view the portal data and match with your books data.
Furthermore if you download the GSTR1 JSON file from portal, you can import it in BUSY and reconcile it by using these steps:
Step 1: Go to Transaction menu and click on GST Misc. Utilities.
Step 2: Select Download GSTR JSON Data then click on Download GSTR1.
Step 3: Tick on Manual and select the file path where you have saved the JSON file and save.
Step 4: Now, Select Reconcile GSTR Data under GST Misc. Utilities and click on Reconcile GSTR1.
Step 3: Choose filing frequecny either Monthly or Quarterly.
Step 4: Enter the period and open the report and can view the portal data and match with your books data.
How can I troubleshoot issues with downloading GST RA and GSTR files from the GST portal?
To troubleshoot issues with downloading GST R2A and GSTR1 files from the GST portal, you can try the following steps:
1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that you have a stable internet connection to download the files successfully.
2. Clear cache and cookies: Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can help resolve any temporary issues that may be causing the download problem.
3. Use a different browser: Try using a different web browser to access the GST portal and download the files. Sometimes, compatibility issues can occur with certain browsers.
4. Check for any server-side errors: If you encounter server errors while downloading the files, it may be a temporary issue on the GST portal. In such cases, you can try again later or contact the GST portal support for assistance.
5. Verify your credentials: Ensure that you are using the correct login credentials for the GST portal. Double-check your username and password to avoid any authentication issues.
If the issue persists, it is recommended to reach out to the GST portal support or consult with your accounting software provider for further assistance.
