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I want the software to reflect my actual monthly GST payments rather than doing an aggregate annual adjustment. How can I configure this?
To reflect actual monthly GST payments instead of an aggregate annual adjustment, you can follow the steps below to adjust Input and Output tax on a monthly basis:
Step 1: Go to Display section then click on GST summaries option.
Step 2: Now choose GST summary then specify date range of 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 which you want to post the voucher. If there is a credit balance, you will need to pay the tax to the government. Conversely, if there is a debit balance, it will be carried forward to the next month.
I gave a discount to my customer and received a credit note. How should I enter this credit note due to discount in the software?
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 or sales return , especially if they involve GST.
Step 3: Add discount bill sundry in the sales return section.
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 customize my GST report view but don't want any data to be lost. What is the right way to do this?
Here's a simplified step-by-step guide for customizing your GST report view in BUSY without losing data:
1:Customize your GST report through custom columns in BUSY. This won't affect your data since you're only adjusting how the report is viewed.
2:Review your data to ensure that there are no blank fields in the master records. If some fields were left blank, it may result in those fields appearing blank in the report. Fill in all fields with valid data.
3:Be cautious with the F8 key. In some reports, pressing F8 may act as a delete function. Avoid pressing F8 to prevent accidental deletion of data.
By following these steps, you can customize your GST report view in BUSY without losing data and ensure that the information is displayed correctly.
I entered the customer's GST number for a sale but it is still being categorized as BC. What should I do?
"If you specified the gst number of party but still it is showing in B2C follow these steps to solve it:
Step 1: Make sure you have selected type of dealer as Registered in party master and GST number is accurate
Step 2: If using billing/shipping details option in voucher ensure that gst report basis is as per party master or as per billing/shipping details select it as required
Step 3: If it is selected as billing/shipping details it means gst report will generate according to the billing/shipping window
Step 4: If it is selected as as per party master it means gst report will generate according to the party master specified by you in voucher
Step 5: Make sure all the details specified in voucher in all the fields is accurate "
Why is the balance summary showing wrong balances for my IGST and collateral accounts in BUSY software? How to resolve it?
There could be several reasons for this discrepancy. To resolve it, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Review all the transaction entries in your BUSY software for IGST and collateral accounts.
Step 2: Double-check the calculations for IGST in your sales and purchase invoices. Step 3: Verify that the tax amounts are being calculated correctly.
Step 4 :Compare the transactions in BUSY with the source documents such as sales invoices, purchase invoices, and bank statements to ensure accuracy.
step 5: Check for Duplicate Entries
Step 6: Reconcile Bank Statements
Step 7 :Make sure the date ranges in your reports are accurate and match the period you're trying to reconcile.
Step 8: Review the audit trail and journal entries in BUSY to identify any errors or discrepancies that might be affecting the balances.
How to generate GST reports and file GST returns?
If You Want to generate GST reports and file GST returns in BUSY Follow These Steps :
1.Go to Display Then click on GST report.
2.In GST Report You Can Find All report related to GST.
3.GST Summaries, GST register, GST Other Reports.
4.For GST Return Select GST return option Then Click on GSTR-1 eReturn Or GSTR-3B eReturn Etc.
5.You Can Uplod/Download GSTR-1 eReturn in the Following option Direct Upload, JSON , CSV , Government Template,Plain Excel
6.Then Select Date Range & Give the folder Path & download.
7.You Can Uplod/Download GSTR-3B eReturn in JSON, Government Template,Plain Excel.
8.If Still the issue persists, contact To Our 24*7 Centralized customer support on 8282828282 or 1140964096 & For further assistance You Can Also Mail us on Support@busy.in
I want to migrate and convert old data properly to the new GST system. What process should I follow?
If you accidentally entered your old data as VAT data, and you need to correct it, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Export all the necessary transactions to an Excel file.
Step 2: Change the taxation setting from VAT to GST and create a default master with migration as the default setting.
Step 3: After migrating from VAT to GST, import the last exported transactions into the new company.
Step 4: Once the transactions are imported, double-check them in the old VAT company. If they are confirmed, delete them from the VAT company.
Step 5: Now, transfer the transactions from the new company back to the VAT company using XML Import/Export.
Now, you're all set to use the old company, and all your VAT data has been successfully converted to GST.
I want to see all BB expenses that are eligible for input tax credit. What report shows this breakup?
To see all B2B expenses that are eligible for input tax credit from BUSY, follow these 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 GST Reports.
Step 3: Click on it to proceed.
Step 4: In the GST Reports section,Look for the option labeled GST Registers
Step 5: Look for the Gst Purchase register Report option, and click on it to access this specific report
Step 6: There is option to the open report Bill Wise / Item Wise / Combined .
Step 7: you can select as Bill wise option . Step 8: This report will display a breakdown or bifurcation of the output tax data based on tax rates
What are the common reconciliation errors that can lead to incorrect GST liability, and how can I avoid them?
Common reconciliation errors and ways to avoid them include:
Step 1: Mismatch in GSTR-2A and GSTR-3B:
Step 2: Data entry mistakes such as errors, incorrect GSTINs, wrong invoice numbers, or incorrect tax rates can lead to incorrect GST liability.
Step 3: Reporting the same invoice or transaction multiple times can inflate your GST liability.
Step 4: Failure to report eligible invoices in your GSTR-3B can result in an understated ITC and higher GST liability.
Step 5: Late filing can lead to interest and penalty charges, increasing your GST liability.
Step 6: Incorrectly classifying products or services under the wrong GST rate can lead to discrepancies in GST liability.
Step 7: Failing to differentiate between exempt and non-exempt supplies can lead to incorrect GST liability.
Step 8: Failure to Account for Reverse Charges.
Can I view GST reports in BUSY according to bill date ranges? If so, what is the process?
To get bill-wise reports for your B2B and B2C sales from BUSY, follow these 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 GST Reports.
Step 3: Click on it to proceed.
Step 4: In the GST Reports section,Look for the option labeled GST Registers
Step 5: Look for the Gst Sales register Report option, and click on it to access this specific report
Step 6: There is option to the open report Bill Wise / Item Wise / Combined .
Step 7: you can select as Bill wise option .
Step 8: This report will display a breakdown or bifurcation of the output tax data based on tax rates
