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Can you guide me on locating specific excel templates for GSTR-, GSTR-, and GSTR-B?

 If you wants to locate or download specific excel govt. templates for GSTR-1, GSTR-2, and GSTR-3B you can follow below mentioned steps:
Step 1: Open your Chrome browser and type URL as gst.gov.in.
Step 2: Then go to Downloads, and click on Offline Tools.
Step 3: Under Offline Tools you will get the different offline utility and tools.
Step 4: To download Utility for GSTR 1 and GSTR 2, click on return offline utility and to download utility for GSTR 3B click on GSTR3B Offline Utility.
Step 5: Then after extracting these file you will get your Excel Govt templates.

Why is the BUSY software not updating properly to the latest GST- template? What can I do to fix this?

 BUSY software not updating properly to the latest GST-1 template .To resolve this error, follow these steps:
Step 1: Ensure that you are using the correct file format and version for the GST-1 template
Step 2: Visit the official government GST portal or website gst.gov.in to download the most recent GST-1 template.
Step 3: Review your data entry to ensure that the information in your Excel file matches the required format and fields in the GST-1 template.
Step 4:Make sure that your version of Microsoft Excel is compatible with the government's template.

What are the correct versions of the templates for filing GST returns?

 The correct versions of the templates for filing GST returns may vary depending upon the kind of return you are going to generate. Futher you can follow below steps to download correct GST return template:
Step 1: Open your Chrome browser and type URL as gst.gov.in.
Step 2: Then go to Downloads, and click on Offline Tools.
Step 3: Under Offline Tools you will get the different offline utility and tools.
Step 4: After downloading Utility as per your return extarct the folder, you will get your concerned template.

The JSON file is not showing the reconciliation data for the period of th of a particular month when the returns were filed. It only shows data for A. How can I get the reconciliation data for th of that month?

 Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and address this issue:
Step 1: Confirm that the JSON file you are working with is the correct and complete data of BUSY.
Step 2: Review the structure and format of the JSON file. Haveing latest version you installed .
Step 3 : Check you are using latest vesion of BUSY . and Latest Stat rel is working in BUSY .
Step 4: Reconcile data with JSTR 2A .
Step 5 : Update Voucher GST Summary

The GST- template in the government Excel file does not match when I try to upload it. How can I resolve this error?

 To resolve this error, follow these steps:
Step 1: Ensure that you are using the correct file format and version for the GST-1 template
Step 2: Visit the official government GST portal or website gst.gov.in to download the most recent GST-1 template.
Step 3: Review your data entry to ensure that the information in your Excel file matches the required format and fields in the GST-1 template.
Step 4:Make sure that your version of Microsoft Excel is compatible with the government's template.

How do I locate the correct excel template for filing my GST return after downloading the zip file from GST portal?

 To locate the correct excel template for filing my GST return and updating the templates for GST returns are mentioned below: 
Step 1: Open your Chrome browser and type URL as gst.gov.in.
Step 2: Then go to Downloads, and click on Offline Tools.
Step 3: Under Offline Tools you will get the different offline utility and tools.
Step 4: After downloading Utility as per your return extarct the folder, you will get your required template.

What are the GST filing requirements for exempted and nil rated sales? How does BUSY handle these sales?

 The GST filing requirements for exempted and nil rated sales are that they need to be reported separately in the GST returns. BUSY handles these sales by providing options to categorize them as exempt or nil rated in the software. These sales are then reflected in the appropriate sections of the GST returns. 

Can I directly upload my return excel file on the GST portal? Or do I need to import it in the template first?

 You cannot directly upload your return excel file on the GST portal. You have to first generate JSON file using GST offline tool or generate return as per govt template then generate JSON file from them. 

Will the templates remain updated or do I need to download them everytime before filing returns?

 The templates may need to be downloaded again if there are updates or changes made to them. It is recommended to check for updates and download the latest templates before filing returns. 

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