Frequently Asked
Questions

Q: The date range is incorrect in my GST report. How can I change or update the date parameters?

In BUSY software, change or update the date parameters following these general steps: 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 Reports. Step 3: Click on it to proceed. Step 5:Specify the date range of yearly and open the reort .

Q: Some of my purchase invoices are showing as missing/not captured in my GST return. Why is this happening?

There are several reasons due to your purchase data not showing in gst returns 1. Gst return not filed 2. incorrect data entry 3. Applying wrong tax in invoice 4. Due to portal glitch 5. While uploading GST return selecting wrong date range 6. If using old BUSY release in that case also this issue occurs

Q: If I have entered an incorrect GST number for a party, how can I identify and fix this error before filing the GST return?

Here are the steps for checking incorrect gst no. in BUSY : Step 1: Go to display menu Step 2: Click on Gst reports option Step 3: Then click on Gst audit report Step 4: Then click on Parties with invalid GSTIN option Step 5: here you are check the incorrect gst with the parties and correct it

Q: I want to see the total number of BB and BC bills generated in a particular month. How can I get this report?

Here are the steps for checking B2B and B2C invoices generating in BUSY : Step 1: Go to Display menu Step 2: Click on Gst reports Step 3: Then click on Gst register Step 4: Then click on sale register option Step 5: Then select B2B and B2C separately as per your requirement and check the report

Q: How should I adjust GST liability and payment in BUSY Accounting Software?

Please follow the below steps: Step 1: Go to display menu Step 2: Click on gst report Step 3: Click on gst summary and open it Step 4: Then press F4 to adjust liability select input/output adjustment option and save the gst adjustment entry Setp 5: Then press F4 on gst summary report & select Regular GST Payment option and save the payment entry.

Q: How can I get GST details for the last months?

In GST summary reports and GST returns, it is common to see exempted values consolidated into a single figure. This consolidation is a standard practice in GST reporting, where exempted supplies are not broken down into individual transactions but instead aggregated as a single value. This simplifies the reporting process and makes it easier to present the required information to tax authorities.

Q: How do I generate the GSTR- report in BUSY software?.

To generate the GSTR-1 report in BUSY follow the below steps Step1: Go to the GST reports option under Display menu step 2: open GST returns option in GST reports & click on GSTR 1 report step 3: then select Month which you want to open report also there is another option select relavent option related GST & open report

Q: Why is it not highlighted for the composition dealer?

It is not highlighted for the composition dealer, we need to register as composition dealer, please follow below steps to register as composition: Step 1: Go to administration menu and then configuration tab Step 2: And then select Features and options and select GST and Vat option Step 3: In the configuration window , in the type field you have to select Composition.

Q: What is the recommended way to diagnose discrepancies in sales figures between different reports in BUSY?

The recommended way to diagnose discrepancies in sales figures between different reports in BUSY is to check the reports day-wise to pinpoint the date the discrepancy started. This will help in identifying any specific transactions or data that may be causing the inconsistency. Additionally, cross-checking the sales invoices, GST returns, and balance sheets can help identify the root cause of the discrepancy.

Q: Why are multi-rate vouchers creating issues in getting correct exempted and taxable values in my reports?

Here's why such vouchers can cause problems and how to address them: Step 1: Multi-rate vouchers can be complex, especially when dealing with items or services subject to different GST rates Step 2: If tax rates are not assigned correctly to each item or service. Step 3: In multi-rate vouchers, ensuring the correct HSN/SAC codes for each item or service is essential.

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The date range is incorrect in my GST report. How can I change or update the date parameters?

In BUSY software, change or update the date parameters following these general steps:
 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 Reports.
 Step 3: Click on it to proceed.
 Step 5:Specify the date range of yearly and open the reort .

Some of my purchase invoices are showing as missing/not captured in my GST return. Why is this happening?

There are several reasons due to your purchase data not showing in gst returns 
 1. Gst return not filed 
 2. incorrect data entry 
 3. Applying wrong tax in invoice 
 4. Due to portal glitch 
 5. While uploading GST return selecting wrong date range 
 6. If using old BUSY release in that case also this issue occurs

If I have entered an incorrect GST number for a party, how can I identify and fix this error before filing the GST return?

Here are the steps for checking incorrect gst no. in BUSY :
 Step 1: Go to display menu 
 Step 2: Click on Gst reports option 
 Step 3: Then click on Gst audit report 
 Step 4: Then click on Parties with invalid GSTIN option
 Step 5: here you are check the incorrect gst with the parties and correct it

I want to see the total number of BB and BC bills generated in a particular month. How can I get this report?

Here are the steps for checking B2B and B2C invoices generating in BUSY :
 Step 1: Go to Display menu 
 Step 2: Click on Gst reports 
 Step 3: Then click on Gst register 
 Step 4: Then click on sale register option 
 Step 5: Then select B2B and B2C separately as per your requirement and check the report

How should I adjust GST liability and payment in BUSY Accounting Software?

Please follow the below steps:
Step 1: Go to display menu
Step 2: Click on gst report 
Step 3: Click on gst summary and open it 
Step 4: Then press F4 to adjust liability select input/output adjustment option and save the gst adjustment entry 
Setp 5: Then press F4 on gst summary report & select Regular GST Payment option and save the payment entry.

How can I get GST details for the last months?

In GST summary reports and GST returns, it is common to see exempted values consolidated into a single figure. This consolidation is a standard practice in GST reporting, where exempted supplies are not broken down into individual transactions but instead aggregated as a single value. This simplifies the reporting process and makes it easier to present the required information to tax authorities.

How do I generate the GSTR- report in BUSY software?.

To generate the GSTR-1 report in BUSY follow the below steps
 Step1: Go to the GST reports option under Display menu 
 step 2: open GST returns option in GST reports & click on GSTR 1 report 
 step 3: then select Month which you want to open report also there is another option select relavent option related GST & open report

Why is it not highlighted for the composition dealer?

It is not highlighted for the composition dealer, we need to register as composition dealer, please follow below steps to register as composition:
Step 1: Go to administration menu and then configuration tab 
Step 2: And then select Features and options and select GST and Vat option 
Step 3: In the configuration window , in the type field you have to select Composition.

What is the recommended way to diagnose discrepancies in sales figures between different reports in BUSY?

The recommended way to diagnose discrepancies in sales figures between different reports in BUSY is to check the reports day-wise to pinpoint the date the discrepancy started. This will help in identifying any specific transactions or data that may be causing the inconsistency. Additionally, cross-checking the sales invoices, GST returns, and balance sheets can help identify the root cause of the discrepancy.

Why are multi-rate vouchers creating issues in getting correct exempted and taxable values in my reports?

Here's why such vouchers can cause problems and how to address them:
 Step 1: Multi-rate vouchers can be complex, especially when dealing with items or services subject to different GST rates
 Step 2: If tax rates are not assigned correctly to each item or service.
 Step 3: In multi-rate vouchers, ensuring the correct HSN/SAC codes for each item or service is essential.

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