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Why is the software not picking up my tax payments automatically?

 The software may not automatically capture your tax payment entry if the input balance persists after the GST adjustment entry, which is then carried forward to the next month. Furthermore, you can review the following steps for the GST adjustment entry process: 
Step 1: Go to Display section then click on GST Reports and then select GST summaries option.
Step 2: Now choose GST summary then specify the date range of the particular month and open the report.
Step 3: You can press F4 key on GST Summary to post various GST Adjustment & GST Payment voucher. On pressing the F4 key, a message box appears in which you are required to select the option for adjusting your input and output taxes and then cross adjustments after that you can pass payment entry if output is available.

I want to analyze my GST records over time in BUSY. Is there a reporting feature or dashboard where I can view this historical data?

 Some of the features of BUSY for GST are:
1. GST Invoicing: You can create GST invoices with all the necessary details, such as GSTIN, invoice number, date, tax rate, etc.
2. GST Summary:The software automatically calculates your tax liability and input tax credit based on your transactions.
3. GST Reconciliation: You can reconcile your GSTR-2A/2B data with your purchase data and identify any mismatches or errors. You ca also reconcile your self filed data of GSTR1 & GSTR3B.
4. GST Reports: You can access various GST reports using BUSY, such as GSTR-1, GSTR-2, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-9, etc. You can also view and analyze your GST data in different ways, such as by party, item, tax rate wise, etc.
5. GST Returns: You can generate and file your GST returns online using BUSY such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4 & GSTR-ITC-04.

I'm trying to understand how GST is handled in BUSY. Can you explain how GST liability is calculated and recorded based on purchases and sales?

 Some of the features of BUSY for GST are:
1. GST Invoicing: You can create GST invoices with all the necessary details, such as GSTIN, invoice number, date, tax rate, etc.
2. GST Summary:The software automatically calculates your tax liability and input tax credit based on your transactions.
3. GST Reconciliation: You can reconcile your GSTR-2A/2B data with your purchase data and identify any mismatches or errors. You ca also reconcile your self filed data of GSTR1 & GSTR3B.
4. GST Reports: You can access various GST reports using BUSY, such as GSTR-1, GSTR-2, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-9, etc. You can also view and analyze your GST data in different ways, such as by party, item, tax rate wise, etc.
5. GST Returns: You can generate and file your GST returns online using BUSY such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4 & GSTR-ITC-04.

How can I get a detailed report of my GST records and filings over a time period in BUSY? What reports does the software provide?

 Some of the features of BUSY for GST are:
1. GST Invoicing: You can create GST invoices with all the necessary details, such as GSTIN, invoice number, date, tax rate, etc.
2. GST Summary:The software automatically calculates your tax liability and input tax credit based on your transactions.
3. GST Reconciliation: You can reconcile your GSTR-2A/2B data with your purchase data and identify any mismatches or errors. You ca also reconcile your self filed data of GSTR1 & GSTR3B.
4. GST Reports: You can access various GST reports using BUSY, such as GSTR-1, GSTR-2, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-9, etc. You can also view and analyze your GST data in different ways, such as by party, item, tax rate wise, etc.
5. GST Returns: You can generate and file your GST returns online using BUSY such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4 & GSTR-ITC-04.

I want to check if my entries in BUSY match my GST return. What reports or tools can help with this reconciliation?

 Some of the features of BUSY for GST are:
1. GST Invoicing: You can create GST invoices with all the necessary details, such as GSTIN, invoice number, date, tax rate, etc.
2. GST Summary:The software automatically calculates your tax liability and input tax credit based on your transactions.
3. GST Reconciliation: You can reconcile your GSTR-2A/2B data with your purchase data and identify any mismatches or errors. You ca also reconcile your self filed data of GSTR1 & GSTR3B.
4. GST Reports: You can access various GST reports using BUSY, such as GSTR-1, GSTR-2, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-9, etc. You can also view and analyze your GST data in different ways, such as by party, item, tax rate wise, etc.
5. GST Returns: You can generate and file your GST returns online using BUSY such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4 & GSTR-ITC-04.

Why am I unable to see the detailed tax breakup and calculations behind the final tax liability shown in the B report?

 You might not be able to see the detailed tax breakup and calculations behind the final tax liability shown in the 3B report for several reasons:
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

The ITC data is consolidated for some HSN codes. How can I see the breakup by item instead of consolidated?

 To generate my ITC data with HSN codesswith all tax break ups , 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 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 GST summary.
Step 8: Click Print to generate a hard copy of the report.

How do I handle sales tax reporting and payments in BUSY

 Sales tax reporting and payments in BUSY are done through the GST/VATmodule, which simplifies the compliance process for your business. You can create GST invoices, file GST returns, generate e-way bills and e-invoices, verify GSTIN, reconcile GST data, and more. To handle sales tax reporting and payments in BUSY, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Enable and configure the GST feature in the GST/VAT tab.
Step 2: Configure the masters for your business, such as sale/purchase type, tax category, tax bill sundry, item master, party master, etc.
Step 3: Enter the transactions and apply the GST as per the tax rate and type.
Step 4: Adjust the Input / Output from the GST Summary and calculate the tax liablities.
Step 5: Enter the payment/journal voucher for GST payment or reversal.
Step 6: Generate the GST reports and file the returns online or offline.

Why and how ITC tagging option used in BUSY?

 You can use our ITC tagging features for generating ITC correct report in which you can specify claimed or pending status for ITC in BUSY respectively you will get the result in report.
Please follow below steps for using ITC tagging in BUSY:
Step 1: Go to transaction menu
Step 2: Then click on gst misc. utilities option
Step 3: Then go to monthly ITC tagging as per gstr2a or 2b
Step 4: Then open the report for that month you want to change the status in BUSY
Step 5: Then after opening the report you have to press F4 shortcut key
Step 6: Then you will be able to update the status of your
itc to claimed or pending as per requirement and save it.
Step 7: You can check gst summary/3b as per the itc tagging from display menu then gstr report option.

I am trying to compare taxable values in my GSTR- and GSTR-B reports through the software but am unable to find the right option. Which menu should I access for this?

 In BUSY, you can compare taxable values between your GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B reports. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1 : In BUSY, you will typically find reporting and reconciliation features in the Transaction menu
Step 2: Within the Display menu, look for the section that includes GST reports
step 3: Click on the option for GSTR-1
Step 4: Choose the relevant reporting period a specific month and generate the GSTR-1 report.
step 5 go back to the GST Reports menu and select the option for GSTR-3B.
Step 6: Choose the reporting period the same month as GSTR-1 and generate the GSTR-3B report.
Step 7: manually review the two reports side by side
Step 8 : you may need to adjust your entries in BUSY to ensure accurate reporting in both GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.

BUSY is a simple, yet powerful GST / VAT compliant Business Accounting Software that has everything you need to grow your business.

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