Frequently Asked Questions

To check gst details are correct mentioend in BUSY then please follow the steps :
Step 1: Go to Administration Menu
Step 2: Click on Configuration 
Step 3: Then click on Feature and option
Step 4: Then click on Gst/Vat feature 
Step 5: Ensure that the accurate GST number is entered in the GSTIN field and that the GST portal username is correctly provided in its respective field.
Step 6: Then save the configuration
Step 7: Then go to display menu 
Step 8: Click on Gst Report 
Step 9: Then click on gst Return 
Step 10: Next, review the GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B report to verify the accuracy of entries and taxes.

To determine the source of an extra taxable amount in your GST summary in BUSY, follow these steps: 
 Step 1:Go to Display. 
 Step 2:Open GST reports. 
 Step 3:Check GST audit reports. 
 Step 4:Look for invalid tax rates in vouchers. 
 Step 5:Reconcile accounts and GST reports. 
 Step 6:Make necessary changes in the vouchers as needed. 
 By following these steps, you can identify and address the issue of the extra taxable amount in your GST summary. 
 Additionally, check exempt, zero-rated, and nil-rated categories, as they will show taxable values even though GST is not calculated in these cases.

Yes, it is possible to filter GST reports by date in BUSY.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.

Here are some common reasons and solutions:
 Step 1: Any errors or missing information can prevent GSTR-1 file generation.
 Step 2: Missing invoices can lead to incomplete GSTR-1 data.
 Step 3: Make sure you have the latest version of BUSYinstalled.
 Step 4: Confirm that you are using the correct file format when attempting to generate the GSTR-1 file.
 Step 5: Check if there are any server issues on the government's GST portal or if you are experiencing internet connectivity problems.
 Step 6: Make sure that you have selected the correct return period and date range for which you want to generate the GSTR-1 file.

To update HSN code descriptions in the R1 report in BUSY, follow these steps:
 Step 1: Go to the Transaction menu in BUSY.
 Step 2: Select GST Misc Utilities from the menu options.
 Step 3: In the GST Misc Utilities menu, choose the option labeled Update HSN /SAC Desc.
 Step 4: Load all the HSN code data for which you want to update descriptions.
 Step 5: After loading the HSN code data, you can proceed to update the descriptions of the HSN codes. Step 6; Once you've updated the descriptions of the HSN codes, be sure to save the data to apply the changes.

To correct the GST mismatch from which month is it coming then follow the below steps.
 Step 1: Go to the GST summary from the GST reports under Display.
 Step 2: Then open in short date range and check the value of tax which is showing in balance tax payable column and in the ledger should have to get match.
 Step 3: Then you will get a particular date from which the mismatch is coming in the report.
 Step 4: Then find the difference between the tax of local and interstate value with the ledger value and then check the entry and correct it.

If the tax amount isn't going down on your balance sheet in BUSY after you've paid your GST, here's a simple guide to figure out why:
 Step 1: First, make sure the date on your GST payment matches the right time. Step 2: Choose the right payment type that says it's for taxes.
 Step 3: Double-check that you've picked the correct account for your GST payment.
 Step 4: Make sure your GST liability (what you owe in taxes) was recorded correctly Step 5: Check to see if you've used the right tax rate
 Step 6: Take a closer look at your GST payment entry.

Yes there is an option to do it voucher-wise or date-wise. 
 To select vouchers for tagging your ITC as ineligible in BUSY, you need to follow the below steps: 
 Step 1 : To change the status pending ITC Entries go to the Transacton menu . 
 Step 2: Click on Gst Misc Utilities option. 
 Step 3: Select monthly ITC tagging as per GSTR 2A / GSTR 2B 
 Step 4 : Select Partywise . 
 Step 5 : In report view enable show previous year transaction . 
 Step 6 : Select the entry and press F4 to change the status

To troubleshoot and resolve these issues, follow these steps:
 Step 1: Ensure that the bank transaction data file is in a compatible format for importing into BUSY
 Step 2: Check if the headers in your file match the expected headers in the import template.
 Step 3: Examine the imported data for any irregularities, such as missing or duplicate entries, special characters, or formatting issues.
 Step 4: Ensure that the date format in the data file matches the date format settings in BUSY.
 Step 5: Check that the bank account and related details Step 6: Ensure that you are using the latest version of BUSY

Here are steps to check and fix tagging issues:
 Step 1: Double-check the details of your sales and purchase vouchers. 
 Step 2: Verify that the tax category and GST rates applied to your vouchers are accurate.
 Step 3: Ensure that sales vouchers are properly matched with corresponding sales invoices 
 Step 4: Verify that the HSN and SAC 
 Step 5: Ensure that you are selecting the appropriate ledger accounts for your sales and purchase vouchers.
 Step 6: If your vouchers involve items, confirm that the items are properly classified based on their nature, as GST rates can vary depending on the category.