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I've created TDS entries with references in BUSY, but they're not appearing in the TDS report. What might be the reason?

If you have created the TDS references but still not showing in the TDS reports.
Pls follow the below steps.
Step 1: Make sure you have selected the correct date range or quarter while opening the tds report.
Step 2: If you have apply any filter then remove and check it in the report.
Step 3: Check that you have selected the correct TDS category in the report.
Step 4: If you are using the voucher approval then make sure it is approved then will reflect in the TDS report.

I made TDS deductions but they are not showing up in the TDS report in BUSY. What should I do?

If you have created the TDS references but still not showing in the TDS reports.
Pls follow the below steps.
Step 1: Make sure you have selected the correct date range or quarter while opening the tds report.
Step 2: If you have apply any filter then remove and check it in the report.
Step 3: Check that you have selected the correct TDS category in the report.
Step 4: If you are using the voucher approval then make sure it is approved then will reflect in the TDS report.

Why is the TDS deduction not getting applied automatically when I enter brokerage fees in BUSY?

When TDS rate is not calculating automatically in the voucher, Then pls follow the below steps :
Step 1: For TDS 194Q, Make sure that you have mention the PAN number in the party master. As if we do not mention the PAN number then will get charge by 5 percent rate.
Step 2: For TDS Expense, Make sure you have mention the correct payee category in the party master.
Step 3: In TDS Account, Make sure that the correct TDS category should be tag in the brokerage fee master.

The rental TDS is not getting calculated automatically. How can I fix this?

To fix the issue of rental TDS not getting calculated automatically in BUSY, you can try the following steps:
1. Check if the TDS category for rental expenses is set up correctly in the software.
2. Ensure that the TDS rate for rental expenses is entered accurately.
3. Verify if the rental expenses are categorized correctly in the software.
4. Make sure that the auto TDS calculation feature is enabled for rental expenses.
5. If the issue persists, you may need to contact BUSY customer support for further assistance.

What is the process to apply TDS under section Q in BUSY?

The process to apply the TDS under section 194Q in BUSY, then follow the below steps.
Step 1: You have to enable the TDS option from Features and Options under Administration Menu.
Step 2: You have to select the TDS category of 194Q in the expense account.
Step 3: Enable the Payee category and can set limit in the party master.
Step 4: Then during the purchase or journal voucher,the tds reference of 194Q will get create in the voucher and then adjust that reference during the TDS payment entry.

Does BUSY have an automatic reminder or prompt for TCS?

Yes, that's correct. BUSY software has an automatic prompt for TCS. Once you enable the TCS 
option and also enable the warning for TCS, and enable the TCS option within the party master,
then any party that is eligible for TCS will receive a prompt message at the time of billing. The
prompt message will notify you that "The party is eligible for TCS, but you did not apply TCS.
" When you click "Yes" on that window, TCS will be applied automatically on the bill sundry in
that particular voucher.

How do I link my general ledger entries to the right TDS tax category?

You can link the TDS category with the general ledger entries through below steps.
Step 1: Open the voucher in modify mode
Step 2: Make sure that the TDS feature should be enable in the party master.
Step 3: Then add the TDS bill sundry in the voucher and make sure TDS account should be tag in the bill sundry.
Step 4: When you save the voucher then TDS reference window will get open
Step 5: Then select the TDS category as per your requirement and save the voucher.

Why aren't the TCS fields visible when creating a sales invoice in BUSY?

If the TCS field is not visible while creating the sales, Then follow the below steps.
Step 1: Make sure that the TCS feature should be enable from the Features and Options under Administration.
Step 2: The TCS feature should be enable in the party master and set the applicability after limit.
Step 3: The TCS will show when the limit get crossed then get apply in the voucher.
Step 4: In the TCS bill sundry, the correct tcs account should be tag and default value should be zero.

How can I change the default TDS percentage setting for purchase vouchers?

To change the default TDS percentage setting for purchase vouchers in BUSY, you need to follow these steps : 
Step 1 : Go to administration then configuration
Step 2 : Click on features and options then TDS and TCS
Step 3 : Enable TDS and click on save button.
Step 4: Select administration then master go to TDS category and change the setting percentage for TDS and save.
Step 4 : Set TDS in account master
Step 5 : Add purchase voucher if limit crosss TDS will auto apply in bill sundry with warning

How can I link TDS payments and transactions recorded in BUSY to the TDS returns being filed? There seems to be no reconciliation.

You can link the TDS payment and transaction in by creating the TDS references either in the purchase or journal then adjust it in the payment voucher. Due to the TDS references data will reflect in the TDS report after that can generate the TDS ereturn file from below steps.
Step 1: Click on Print/Email/SMS
Step 2: Then TDS/TCS report
Step 3: Then e TDS return non salary
Step 4: Then specify the tds ereturn path for generating the file or can generate it in default location BUSYwin folder.