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How to generate the HSN summary report in BUSY?What is the best way to backup BUSY data before uninstalling old versions?

 To generate HSN summary report in BUSY, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Display menu and select GST Reports.
Step 2: Select GST Other Reports and choose HSN-wise Summary.
Step 3: Choose Inward / Outward as per the requirements and enter the date range.
The rpeort will show you the HSN Summary.
To take backup of your data from BUSY, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY and select Backup Data option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.

Why does the JSTAR report group invoices by tax rate instead of showing the total number of invoices? I want to see the full invoice details.

 To generate GST reports in BUSY, Here's how you can do it:
Step 1: Once you are logged into the software, look for the Display menu.
Step 2: Within the Display menu, you should find a submenu or option related to GST Reports.
Step 3: Click on it to proceed.
Step 4: In the GST Reports section,Look for the option labeled GST Other Reports
Step 5: Look for the Tax Rate Wise Output Tax Report option, and click on it to access this specific report
Step 6: Review the Bifurcation of Tax Rate Wise Output Tax Data and Genate the report .
Step 7: This report will display a breakdown or bifurcation of the output tax data based on tax rates
Step 8: Remember to ensure that your transactions are correctly categorized with the appropriate GST rates in your accounting software

I am unable to download or export my GST purchase and sales register. How can I fix this?

 If you're having trouble downloading or export your GST purchase and sales register, follow these steps to fix the issue:
Step 1:Ensure you have sufficient rights:Contact your administrator or superuser.
Ask them to provide valid rights to export reports.
Step 2:Verify software compatibility:Make sure you have a valid Excel version compatible with your Windows OS.
Ensure you have a working PDF viewer.
Step 3:Check printer driver version:Verify that your printer driver is up to date.
Step 4:Check Financial Year and Data:Make sure you're checking data in the appropriate financial year.
If a runtime error occurs, share the error with support via AnyDesk or send it along with your data to support@busy.in.
Step 5:Update to the Latest Version:Ensure you are using the latest version of BUSY.
By addressing these points, you should be able to download your purchase and sales register successfully.

I need to reset and re-upload GST returns. What is the process to do this in BUSY?

 Here's a simplified step-by-step guide to reset and re-upload GST returns in BUSY: 
Steps:
Step 1:Launch BUSY and navigate to the GST Report.
Step 2:Choose GST Returns, then select GSTR-1 E-Return.
Step 3:Opt for the direct upload option, and input a valid date range. Select the required parameters and press OK to proceed.
Step 4:Examine the report for possible errors. Make corrections if necessary.
Step 5:After addressing errors, proceed with the direct upload. This will automatically reset previously uploaded data, updating it with new information.
Step 6:Verify the details, and once confirmed, submit the returns.
Please note: If you are not using the direct upload feature in BUSY, reset the data from the portal first. Then, follow the above process to generate a JSON file, which you can subsequently upload to the portal.

What steps should I follow to get item-wise transaction details with tax and quantity information from BUSY?

 To get item-wise transaction details with tax and quantity information from BUSY follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch BUSY GST Software.
Step 2: Go to the Display menu.
Step 3: Select GST Reports.
Step 4: Choose GST Summary from the available options.
Step 5: Within the GST Summary report, you will find options for various sales reports, including Item Wise Sales Summary, Party Wise Sales Summary, and Sale Type Wise Sales Summary.
Step 6: Select the relevant sub-report based on your requirements. For a 5% GST summary, you might choose Item Wise Sales Summary or another appropriate option that provides the bifurcation of tax rates.
Step 7: In this selected report, you will find the bifurcation of sales data based on different tax rates, including the 5% GST summary.
Step 8: Click Print to generate a hard copy of the report.

I want to check the stock status and GST input for my purchases. How can I get this information in BUSY?

 To see stock,you can follow some steps:
Step 1: Step 1: Click on Display and then click on Stock Status Report.
Step 2: Now click on Closing stock alphabetical or other one as per your requiremen and select option for MC and Item.
Step 3: Now select the time period or date and then enable other option there as per your requirement and click on OK option and check stock.
To see GST input for purchase in BUSY can be found in the GST summary report and to see this report,you can follow some steps:
Step 1: Go to Display and then click on GST Reports.
Step 2: Now click on GST Summaries and click on GST Summary.
Step 3: Now specify the Time period and check Report.
In this report you can check whole amount of CGST,SGST and IGST input

The credit note I issued is adjusting against the wrong invoice. How can I link it to the correct invoice?

 BUSY, you need to correctly record and report these credit notes. Here's a step-by-step guide to ensure their proper reflection:
Step 1: Create Credit Notes or sales return from transaction menu
Step 2 : Assign the appropriate tax rates to credit notes, especially if they involve GST.
Step 3: to adjust original invoice , showing adjustment window .
Step 4: Select adjustment invoice reference numbar and save the entry
Step 3 : Navigate to the Display section, and look for the GST Returns - GSTR-1 report.
Step 4 : Report based on the relevant tax period (usually a month or a quarter)
Step 5 : When you generate the GSTR-1 report, it should automatically include the credit notes Step 6: Carefully review the GSTR-1 report to ensure that the credit notes are accurately reflected in the report.

I want to match my GST report with my books of accounts. What is the process to do this seamlessly?

 To match your GST report with your books of accounts seamlessly, you can follow these steps:
1. Generate the GST reports from your accounting software, such as GSTR-1, GSTR-2A, GSTR-3B, etc.
2. Export the necessary reports from your accounting software to Excel or any other compatible format.
3. Compare the data in the GST reports with the corresponding entries in your books of accounts.
4. Check for any discrepancies or differences in the values, such as sales figures, purchase amounts, input tax credit, etc.
5. Identify the reasons for the discrepancies, such as missing entries, incorrect tax rates, or any other errors in recording transactions.
6. Make the necessary adjustments in your books of accounts to match the values in the GST reports. This may involve correcting entries, adding missing transactions, or adjusting tax amounts.

I want to upload the GST data file to the portal directly from the accounting software. What is the process to do this?

 Steps to upload GSTR1 direct on Gst portal.
Step 1: Go to administration menu and select configuration option.
Step 2: In configuration option select feature and option and click on GST/VAT tab.
Step 3: In GST/VAT tab mention GSTIN and Gst portal username and click on save button.
Step 4: Open your browser and type gst.gov.in and login Gst portal with your credentials.
Step 5: On the top-right corner, click on My Profile.
Step 6: Click on Manage API Access.
Step 7: Choose Yes under Enable API Request and Under Duration, choose 30 days.
Step 8: Click on Confirm.
Step 9: Go to display option in BUSY and select gst reports from it.
Step 10: Then select Gst returns and select GSTR1 e- Return.
Step 11: In the next window select direct upload option to upload GSTR1 on gst portal.

I am trying to get the GST report with invoice-wise, party-wise, HSN-wise details but unable to generate it. What should I do?

 To generate a GST report with detailed invoice, party, and HSN information, follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch BUSY GST Software.
Step 2: Go to the Display menu.
Step 3: Select GST Reports.
Step 4: Choose GST Summary from the available options.
Step 5: Within the GST Summary report, you will find options for various sales reports, including Item Wise Sales Summary, Party Wise Sales Summary, and Sale Type Wise Sales Summary.
Step 6: Select the relevant sub-report based on your requirements. For a 5% GST summary, you might choose Item Wise Sales Summary or another appropriate option that provides the bifurcation of tax rates.
Step 7: In this selected report, you will find the bifurcation of sales data based on different tax rates, including the 5% GST summary.
Step 8: Click Print to generate a hard copy of the report.

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