Frequently Asked Questions

Solutions to common issues related to TaxationGst Reports.

BUSY FAQ subcategory answers and support

Support

Step-by-step Answers

My sales reports in BUSY lack item-wise details like tax amounts. How can I resolve this?

In BUSY, if your sales reports lack item-wise details such as tax amounts,Here's how you can resolve this issue:
Step 1: Ensure that you have set up the tax rates correctly for your products and services
Step 2; Make sure that the items you're selling are configured to include tax details
Step 3: When creating sales invoices, ensure that you select the appropriate items and specify the tax details.
Step 4: Double-check that the tax amount is calculated correctly for each item on the invoice.

Why am I unable to see input tax credit details for a particular month in BUSY?

Here are some common causes and steps to resolve it:
Step 1: Ensure that you have selected the correct reporting period or date range in the software. Step 2: Review your data entry for that particular month to confirm that you've correctly recorded all relevant transactions. Step 3: Perform a reconciliation of your input tax credit entries for the specific month. Step 4: Check if the credit is carried forward from a previous period or if it's meant to be claimed in a subsequent period.

I want to check the purchase details with taxes included. Which report should I look at?

You can view the purchase report with including tax, need to follow th below mentioned steps : 
Step 1: Go to Display then select GST Reports.
Step 2: Click on GST Registers and then select supply inward register.
Step 3: Select party accordingly like wise one or all parties.
Step 4: Enable the quantity details and enable disable other optios as per your requirement.
Step 5: Now you can check the purchase report with including tax or without tax amount.

There are minus values showing in my GST return. How can I adjust or remove these?

To adjust or remove these minus values in your GST return, you should follow these steps:
Step 1: Common reasons include credit notes issued to customers, ITC reversal, or amendments to previously filed returns.
Step 2: Make sure the credit notes are linked to the original invoices to reflect the correct adjustments.
Step 3: If the minus values are due to the reversal or amendment of input tax credit.
Step 4: If you've already filed GST returns with incorrect values, and the minus values persist.

Why is the tax rate showing incorrectly as % for some transactions in my GSTR- report?

If the rate showing incorrectly as 18% for some transactions in my GSTR-1 report, you need to check the below reasons: 
1. In the Item master and Sale / Purchase Type Master the option of Skip in GST Reports is Y.
2. Voucher is saved without applying the tax.
3. The tax account selected in the sale/purchase type and tax bill sundries is incorrect.
4. The tax type selected in the tax accounts, such as IGST, CGST, SGST, etc., is wrong.

My sales invoices are not getting reflected in GST reports of BUSY. Please help.

If your sales invoice is not reflecting in the GST reports of BUSY, then you need to check these steps:
Step 1: Make sure that you have selected the correct date range for the report..
Step 2: Verify that the sale type matches the nature of transactions.
Step 3: Confirm that the tax account chosen in the sale/purchase type and tax bill sundries is correct.
Step 4: Check that the tax type assigned to the tax accounts, such as IGST, CGST, SGST, etc., is correct.

I entered the OTP but it says invalid. What should I do now?

If you entered the OTP but it says invalid, you can try the following steps:
1: Enable API access from the portal.
2: The system must be connected to the internet.
3: Make sure you are checking from registered mail or mobile
4: Make sure you are using the latest version of BUSY.
5: You can contact the GST portal helpline.
6. Also, please make sure from Administration, then select Configuration, then select Features / Options, then in the GST/VAT option, you must check the GST portal user name is correct.

What should i do if journal voucher not show in ITC report?

IF voucher not showing in the ITC report then follow the steps : 
Step 1: Open invoice in modify mode
Step 2: click on save button then registeres expense window will appear
Step 3: Then check ITC eligibility column in the same window
Step 4: If select section 17, 16, or restricted ITC due to POS rule then the invoucher not reflect under ITC
Step 5: Then correct the same and click on save button to save the invoice

What entries are included in GST liability computation in BUSY?

The following entries are typically included in the GST liability computation:
Step 1:Output GST Entries-entries for both Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST) or Integrated GST (IGST), depending on the nature of the transaction.
Step 2:ITC entries reflect the GST paid on your purchases of goods or services, which you can offset against your output GST liability
Step 3: Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) Entries
Step 4:Adjustment entries account for any adjustments needed in your GST liability
Step 5: Nil Rated and Exempt Supply Entries

How do I resolve error while generating GSTR- in BUSY?

In BUSY, Error 70 typically indicates a validation error, Here are some steps to resolve this issue : 
Step 1: Check Error Description
Step 2: Error 70 can have various causes, such as mismatched data, incorrect entries, or missing information.
Step 3: Carefully review your data entries within BUSY
Step 4: correcting errors in the transactions, revising tax rates and amounts
Step 5: Double-check the GSTINs for both suppliers
Step 6: Ensure that you are using the most up-to-date version of BUSY.
Trusted by Industry Leaders

Ready to scale your business?

Join 6,00,000+ growing businesses who trust Busy for their financial management. Experience the power of professional accounting in the palm of your hand.

Start Free Trial
No Credit Card Required