How to File GSTR-1 from BUSY

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ere is a GSTR 1 Filing Process Step By Step:

Step 1: Check the GSTR-1 screen report in  BUSY  and verify the data.

Step 2: Generate JSON file. You can generate a JSON file in the following ways:

Step 3: Upload the JSON file to GST online portal and Submit the return.

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Now, Let Us Discuss The Above Mentioned Steps In Detail:

Step 1: Check the GSTR-1 screen report in BUSY and verify the data.

  • First, ensure that the data in the GSTR-1 screen report is accurate by reviewing it. To access the GSTR-1 screen report, navigate to Display > GST Reports > GST Returns >  GSTR-1 .
  • Select the desired month and click the “OK” button” to view the report. Press enter on each section to confirm the data displayed within it.
  • The system considers any rows highlighted in red invalid and may generate an error during uploading. Please correct this data to prevent any discrepancies when filing your GSTR-1 return. Below is a screenshot of the GSTR-1 screen report.
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Step 2: Generate JSON file. Various ways can generate JSON files directly from BUSY:

  • To generate a JSON file directly from BUSY, follow these steps: Go to Display > GST Reports >  GST Returns  > GSTR-1 eReturn. Clicking on GSTR-1 eReturn will open a new window where you can select the type of report you wish to generate (JSON, CSV, As per govt. template, or Plain Excel).
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  • Please note that the direct JSON option is only available in BUSY’s Standard and Enterprise editions.
  • Select the “JSON” option and specify the month for which you wish to generate the eReturn. Then, specify the path where you want the JSON file generated and click “OK”. After clicking “OK,” a JSON creation message box will appear.
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  • Select the “JSON” option and specify the month for which you wish to generate the eReturn. Then, specify the path where you want the JSON file generated and click “OK”. After clicking “OK,” a JSON creation message box will appears.
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  • It is recommended that you check for errors before generating the JSON file. If errors are not addressed, the JSON file generated from BUSY may be rejected at the GST portal. Once errors are corrected, you can proceed to generate the JSON file.
  • Generate CSV/ Excel file from BUSY and convert it to JSON using an offline tool
  • Alternatively, you can generate CSV or Excel files from BUSY and convert them to JSON. To generate CSV or Excel files from BUSY, navigate to Display > GST Reports > GST Returns > GSTR-1 eReturn. Clicking on “GSTR-1 eReturn” will open a new window with the following options:
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  • CSV: Choose this option to generate CSV files directly from BUSY. A separate CSV file will be generated for each section of GSTR-1, regardless of whether data appears in that section or not. These section-wise CSV files should be imported individually into the GST offline tool to generate JSON files.
  • As per govt. Template: Select this option to generate an Excel file based on the government template. When using this option, you will need to specify the path of the Excel template that comes with the offline tool. Please note that generating an Excel file using this option may take some time. Once you have generated an Excel file, you must import it into the GST offline tool and generate a JSON file from there.
  • Plain Excel: Select this option to generate a plain Excel file without specifying a path for the Excel template. Please note that files generated from this option may not import properly into the offline tool. Alternatively, you can use the “As per govt. template” or “CSV” option.
  • After generating the CSV or Excel file, import it into the GST offline tool and generate a JSON file from there.
  • First, download and run the GST offline tool. Below are screenshots illustrating importing and generating JSON files from the offline tool.
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  • Once you have imported the CSV or Excel file, use the options provided in the tool to generate the JSON file.

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Step 3: Upload JSON file to GST online portal

  • After generating the JSON file, the next step is to upload it to the GST online portal. Below are screenshots illustrating how to upload the JSON file to the GST online portal.
  • Once the JSON file is uploaded to the GST portal, you can review the uploaded data and provide any additional details as required before finally submitting the return.
  • This completes the process of filing GSTR-1 from BUSY.

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Nitin Bansal
Nitin Bansal
Chartered Accountant
MRN No.: 430412
City: Jaipur

I am a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and LLB graduate with 10 years of experience in corporate auditing, taxation, and financial consulting. My expertise includes corporate audits, income tax planning, HSN code classification, and GST rate advisory. Through my blogs and articles, I aim to simplify corporate taxation, auditing, and GST compliance, making financial matters more accessible for professionals and business owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I find the GSTR-1 screen report in BUSY?
    In BUSY, go to “GST Reports,” then select “GSTR-1 Report.” You can view invoice-wise details of outward supplies and check for errors before generating your final return or JSON file.
  • How can I generate a JSON file directly from BUSY?
    To generate a JSON file in BUSY, go to the GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B screen, click on the “Export” button, and choose “JSON Format.” The file is ready to upload to the GST portal.
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