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How can I generate a detailed GST audit report with all the required fields like bill number, GST number, HSN code, quantity, rate, amount etc?
To generate a GST report with important details like date, voucher number, HSN code, quantity, GST rate, etc., follow these steps:
Step 1 : Go to the Display Menu and choose GST Reports.
Step 2 : Under GST Reports, select GST Registers. Here, you'll find options for Inward and Outward Supply Registers.
Step 3 : Specify the date range you're interested in and set Y in the Show Qty option.
Step 4 : Execute the report.
By following these steps, you'll be able to view the Inward or Outward Supply Register in the GST Reports section, providing you with the necessary information for your report, including date, voucher number, HSN code, quantity, and GST rate.
The software is auto-adjusting Input and Output Tax annually. I want it to only use the monthly payment data. What settings do I change?
To adjust Input and Output tax monthly basis, you can follow the below steps:
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 need to check entries made in a particular past period for GST but am unable to filter by date. What should I do?
To filter entries by date for a specific past period in GST in BUSY, you can use the date range filter option in the GST reports section.But if you check GSTR Return report and there you are not able to find option for filter report on the basis of Date you can follow some steps:
Step 1: Go to the Administration and then click on Configuration.
Step 2: Now click on Feature and option and then click on GST VAT option.
Step 3: Now find the option for Return Filling Freq. and you can search by F3 short cut key and then specify Default and save the configuration and check GST reports.Now you can filter with date.
I want to tag bills in BUSY as pending or claimed for next tax period. How can I do this tagging of bills properly?
In BUSY you can use the Monthly ITC Tagging option to claim your pending ITC in GSTR-3B return. To do this you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Transactions menu and select GST Misc. Utilities.
Step 2: Choose Montly ITC Tagging as per GSTR-2A / 2B and enter the period then Select ITC Status as Pending.
Step 3: The report will show you all the pending transactions. You need to press F4 to change the status and select ITC Status as Claimed and mention the return period.
Step 4: Now, when you generate the GSTR-3B return set Y on Pick Relevant ITC from Monthly ITC Tagging?
Now GSTR 3B will show ITC according to tagging made.
Why is my GST return summary showing me a tax liability even though I have a credit balance in my ledger? How can I get this corrected?
To address this issue and correct the GST return summary, consider the following steps:
Step 1: Confirm that all debit and credit entries are correctly recorded and posted in your ledger.
Step 2: Ensure that ITC entries are correctly posted.
Step 3: Check that the tax rates, GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number), and other details are correctly configured.
Step 4: Ensure that you are generating the summary for the relevant period.
Step 5: Confirm that your BUSY software is correctly configured to connect to the GST portal and fetch data.
Step 6: If you've made any changes or adjustments to previous returns, ensure that these have been accurately reflected in your ledger and the GST return module.
My GST report totals/values do not match the purchase register. What could be the reason for this mismatch? How can I get the values to match?
The specific steps may vary depending on the software you're using, but here's a general guideline:
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 Purchase register Reports.
Step 3: Click on it to proceed.
Step 4: In the Purchase register Reports section,Look for the option labeled show bifurcation of tax amounts .
Step 5: You can add discount by adding custom column .
Step 6: Review the Bifurcation of Tax Rate Wise and Genate the report .
Step 7: This report will display a breakdown or bifurcation of the output tax data based on tax rates.
I want to filter my purchase register report based on purchase types like GST, Non-GST, etc. How can I add this categorization and filtering option?
If you want to filter your Purchase Register report in BUSY based on purchase types like GST, Non-GST, and so on,Here's how:
Step 1: Navigate to the Purchase Register or Purchase Invoice Register report.
Step 2: You will want to add a custom column for the GST Nature field.
Step 3: Add a custom column for the GST Nature field
Step 4: Specify the name of the column, and make sure it displays the GST type for each transaction
Step 5: After adding the custom column, apply filters to categorize the data based on the GST Nature field. Step 6: Generate the Purchase Register report with the applied filters to view transactions based on the purchase types you've defined.
What steps should I take to match my GSTR turnover with profit & loss turnover in BUSY and identify the cause for any differences?
take to match my GSTR1 turnover with profit & loss turnover in BUSY ,Here are steps to help you resolve the issue:
Step 1: Verify that the amounts, tax codes, and GST details are accurately entered.
Step 2: Make sure that invoices are correctly matched.
Step 3 : Run the Update master balance utility from House-Keeping menu .
step 4: Ensure there are no duplicate entries that may be affecting the balance.
Step 5: Check the reporting period of the GST Summary report.
Step 6 : Update the GST Voucher Summary from house keeping menu .
Step 7 :If the issue persists or is complex, consider consulting with a professional accountant or auditor who can review your records
I'm getting an error while trying to tag invoices for input tax credit in BUSY. How can I resolve this?
If you are encountering an error while trying to tag invoices for Input Tax Credit (ITC) in BUSY Here are steps to help you resolve the problem:Here are steps to help you resolve the problem:
Step 1:Review the error message or messages that you're receiving.
Step 2: Double-check the accuracy and completeness of the input data in the invoices.
Step 3: Verify that the invoices you're trying to tag for ITC meet the eligibility criteria as per the GST Step 4: Compare the invoices you're trying to tag for ITC with the data in your GSTR-2A or GSTR-2B .
Step 5: Duplicate tagging can result in errors.
Step 6:. You can check your credit ledger balance within the data.
I am unable to see a particular voucher entry or amount reflected correctly in the reports. What should I do?
there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue: ,Here are steps to help you resolve the issue:
Step 1: Verify that the amounts, tax codes, and GST details are accurately entered.
Step 2: Make sure that invoices are correctly matched.
Step 3 : Run the Update master balance utility from House-Keeping menu .
step 4: Ensure there are no duplicate entries that may be affecting the balance.
Step 5: Check the reporting period of the GST Summary report.
Step 6 : Update the GST Voucher Summary from house keeping menu .
Step 7 :If the issue persists or is complex, consider consulting with a professional accountant or auditor who can review your records