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You are uploading your GSTR-1 JSON file, and the GST portal throws back a message: Invoice Already Filed. No explanation. No next step. Just an error that stops your filing cold. This is one of the most misunderstood errors in GST compliance, and it trips up businesses of all sizes, from small traders to large

Every GST-registered taxpayer in India has faced the anxiety of a missed filing deadline at least once. What follows is not just a reminder — it is a daily late fee that compounds silently until the return is actually filed. Understanding how this penalty is computed, and more importantly how to prevent it, is one

When you register for GST in India, you face one foundational decision: the Composition Scheme or the Regular GST regime. Both are legal, both are valid — but the wrong choice can quietly drain your cash flow, create unnecessary compliance burden, or shut you out of certain markets. This guide breaks down exactly what each

Filing GSTR-1 is a monthly or quarterly obligation for every GST-registered business. If you use Tally for accounting, you can generate the GSTR-1 data directly in JSON format and upload it to the GST portal without re-entering a single figure. This guide walks you through the complete process, step by step. What is a GSTR-1

If your business runs in more than one state, you already know the pain — different GST numbers, different invoices, but one single Tally company to manage it all. The good news? Tally Prime makes this possible without creating separate companies for each GSTIN. This guide walks you through the entire setup in plain, simple

If you move goods worth more than Rs. 50,000 across state lines or even within a state, an E-Way Bill is not optional — it is mandatory under GST law. The good news is that TallyPrime lets you generate E-Way Bills without ever leaving the software. No separate portal login, no double data entry. Here

  The Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) is a GST provision where the liability to pay tax shifts from the supplier to the recipient of goods or services. Under normal GST, the supplier collects and remits tax. Under RCM, the buyer becomes responsible for paying GST directly to the government — and can then claim it

GSTR-3B is a mandatory self-declaration return under India’s Goods and Services Tax framework. It captures consolidated tax liability, input tax credit (ITC), and net tax payable for a given period. Unlike GSTR-1, it does not require invoice-level details — but that simplicity is also why it is often filed carelessly, leading to penalties that add

What Is GSTR-2B and Why Does It Matter? GSTR-2B is a static, auto-drafted Input Tax Credit (ITC) statement generated by the GST portal every month. Unlike GSTR-2A, which updates in real time, GSTR-2B is locked for a specific return period and acts as the legal basis for ITC claims under Rule 36(4) of the CGST

A wrong tax rate on an invoice is not just an accounting error — it can attract GST notices, mismatches in GSTR-1, and headaches during reconciliation. If your Tally Prime is picking up an incorrect GST rate, the problem is almost always traceable to one of a handful of configuration mistakes that are easy to