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What options do I have to add custom fields like alias names, address etc. in the standard reports in BUSY?

 You can customize the report through custom column.
Pls Follow the Below Steps for Custom Column in Reports:
Step 1: Open the required report and Click on Custom Column Option
Step 2: Mention the Format Name
Step 3: Click on Add New Column or Add New Row
For New Column :
Step 1: Mention the Heading, Position ,Data type Field and Alignment as per your need.
Step 2: Select the Field Value - Data Field
Step 3: Select the Category - Account Master or Inventory Header
Step 4: Select the required field
For New Row :
Step 1: Enable the sub details option
Step 2: Mention the Show After and Column Field, For when should show and under Which Column.
Step 3: Select the Category, Column Name and Required Field.

There seems to be a rounding off or small difference between the values in different accounting statements. Is this expected and how can I reconcile?

 To reconcile Entries You can follow some steps:
Step 1: Go to the Display and click on GST reports .
Step 2: Now click on GST Audit Reports and then click on Reconcile Accounts and GST.
In this report you can check your data as per GST and what you have entered in BUSY.
Alternately if report is clear then you need to check your difference in short range With other report if it is mismatch.you can check month wise by enter date then you will get period in which mismtch will be exist and then you can check in short range of date within that mismatch period and then at last you will find the date where mismatch is heppening then you check your entries and rectify them.

I want to link my sales data from BUSY to the GST portal. What are the steps I need to follow to do this successfully?

 To link your sales data from BUSY to your GST portal, there are two options. Follow these steps: 
Step 1: Go to the GST reports under the display menu.
Step 2: Open the GST returns report and click on GSTR1 e-return.
Step 3: Within the GSTR 1 e-return, you'll find multiple options for generating the e-return file. For uploading sales data to the portal, there are two options: Direct upload or JSON.
Step 4: If you select Direct upload, the data will directly be uploaded to your GST portal for return filing. Choosing JSON will prompt the software to generate a JSON file, which you'll need to manually upload on the GST portal.
Step 5: Select the relevant month and other options, then proceed accordingly.

I want to record a GST payment made in one month for the previous month. How should I enter the voucher date and period?

 Here's a general process for make GST payments in BUSY:
Step 1: Open the GST Summary section
Step 2: While in the GST Summary, press the F4 key on your keyboard.
Step 3: Select Adjustment or Payment Option
Step 4: A message box will appear, allowing you to select the type of voucher you want to post.
Step 5 : The available options typically include Regular GST Payment .
Step 6: Select this option when you need to make voucher entry to your GST data.
Step 7: After selecting the voucher type, you'll be prompted to enter the necessary details. Step 8: Once you've entered the required information, save and post the voucher.
Step 9: This will update your GST ledger and balances based on the adjustments or payments made.

How should I record advance GST payments to properly reflect liability and payments in different months?

 Here's a general process for make GST payments in BUSY:
Step 1: Open the GST Summary section
Step 2: While in the GST Summary, press the F4 key on your keyboard.
Step 3: Select Adjustment or Payment Option
Step 4: A message box will appear, allowing you to select the type of voucher you want to post.
Step 5 : The available options typically include Regular GST Payment .
Step 6: Select this option when you need to make voucher entry to your GST data.
Step 7: After selecting the voucher type, you'll be prompted to enter the necessary details. Step 8: Once you've entered the required information, save and post the voucher.
Step 9: This will update your GST ledger and balances based on the adjustments or payments made.

I want to generate GST payment challans from the software. Where can I find this option?

 Here's a general process for make GST payments in BUSY:
Step 1: Open the GST Summary section
Step 2: While in the GST Summary, press the F4 key on your keyboard.
Step 3: Select Adjustment or Payment Option
Step 4: A message box will appear, allowing you to select the type of voucher you want to post.
Step 5 : The available options typically include Regular GST Payment .
Step 6: Select this option when you need to make voucher entry to your GST data.
Step 7: After selecting the voucher type, you'll be prompted to enter the necessary details. Step 8: Once you've entered the required information, save and post the voucher.
Step 9: This will update your GST ledger and balances based on the adjustments or payments made.

How should I record GST payment entries so that my books and bank account match?

 Here's a general process for make GST payments in BUSY:
Step 1: Open the GST Summary section
Step 2: While in the GST Summary, press the F4 key on your keyboard.
Step 3: Select Adjustment or Payment Option
Step 4: A message box will appear, allowing you to select the type of voucher you want to post.
Step 5 : The available options typically include Regular GST Payment .
Step 6: Select this option when you need to make voucher entry to your GST data.
Step 7: After selecting the voucher type, you'll be prompted to enter the necessary details. Step 8: Once you've entered the required information, save and post the voucher.
Step 9: This will update your GST ledger and balances based on the adjustments or payments made.

I want to make GST payments in BUSY. What is the process I should follow?

 Here's a general process for make GST payments in BUSY:
Step 1: Open the GST Summary section
Step 2: While in the GST Summary, press the F4 key on your keyboard.
Step 3: Select Adjustment or Payment Option
Step 4: A message box will appear, allowing you to select the type of voucher you want to post.
Step 5 : The available options typically include Regular GST Payment .
Step 6: Select this option when you need to make voucher entry to your GST data.
Step 7: After selecting the voucher type, you'll be prompted to enter the necessary details. Step 8: Once you've entered the required information, save and post the voucher.
Step 9: This will update your GST ledger and balances based on the adjustments or payments made.

I am having problems generating GST challans for tax payments in BUSY. Can you help?

 Here's a general process for make GST payments in BUSY:
Step 1: Open the GST Summary section
Step 2: While in the GST Summary, press the F4 key on your keyboard.
Step 3: Select Adjustment or Payment Option
Step 4: A message box will appear, allowing you to select the type of voucher you want to post.
Step 5 : The available options typically include Regular GST Payment .
Step 6: Select this option when you need to make voucher entry to your GST data.
Step 7: After selecting the voucher type, you'll be prompted to enter the necessary details. Step 8: Once you've entered the required information, save and post the voucher.
Step 9: This will update your GST ledger and balances based on the adjustments or payments made.

I want to pass the regular GST payment entry. How can I do this?

 Here's a general process for make GST payments in BUSY:
Step 1: Open the GST Summary section
Step 2: While in the GST Summary, press the F4 key on your keyboard.
Step 3: Select Adjustment or Payment Option
Step 4: A message box will appear, allowing you to select the type of voucher you want to post.
Step 5 : The available options typically include Regular GST Payment .
Step 6: Select this option when you need to make voucher entry to your GST data.
Step 7: After selecting the voucher type, you'll be prompted to enter the necessary details. Step 8: Once you've entered the required information, save and post the voucher.
Step 9: This will update your GST ledger and balances based on the adjustments or payments made.

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