Wanna Create GST-Compliant Invoices in Tally Prime.?

Introduction

In a world where businesses run on speed, automation, and compliance, Tally Prime remains one of the most trusted tools for Indian professionals.

And yet, many still struggle with basic GST billing—leading to errors, delays, and penalties.

In today’s edition, you’ll learn:

✅ How to enable GST features in Tally
✅ How to set up tax ledgers
✅ How to generate accurate, GST-compliant invoices
Whether you’re an intern, accountant, or small business owner—mastering this will save you hours and build trust with clients.

💼 Why GST Billing Matters

✅ It’s legally required.
🧾 Clients expect accurate, professional invoices.
⚙️ Once automated, it saves time every single day.

GST billing isn’t just a checkbox—it’s part of running a compliant, scalable business.

🔧 Step-by-Step Guide: GST Billing in Tally Prime

Step 1: Enable GST in Your Company Settings

Go to:
F11: Features → F3: Statutory & Taxation →
➡️ Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST): Yes
➡️ Set/alter GST details: Yes

Enter:

State
GSTIN
Applicable date
Registration type

This makes your company GST-ready.

Step 2: Create GST Ledgers

Go to:
Accounts Info → Ledgers → Create

Create the following:

CGST – Duties & Taxes → GST → Central Tax
SGST – Duties & Taxes → GST → State Tax
IGST – Duties & Taxes → GST → Integrated Tax

Set the % based on your products (usually 9%, 9% for CGST + SGST, or 18% IGST).

Step 3: Define GST for Each Item/Product

Go to:
Inventory Info → Stock Item → Create or Alter

Set GST applicable: Yes
Define tax rate (e.g., 18%)
Add HSN code (if applicable)

This ensures auto-calculation on invoices.

Step 4: Record a GST-Compliant Sale

Go to:
Gateway of Tally → Accounting Vouchers → F8: Sales

Enter:

Customer name (registered with GSTIN)
Product/service sold
Quantity, rate, amount
Apply the correct GST ledgers

Tally will auto-calculate and include GST in the final invoice. 💡

✅ Bonus Tip: You can preview and print a professional invoice directly.

📈 What Happens If You Skip This?

❌ Manual errors = Tax penalties
❌ Invoices rejected by clients
❌ More hours wasted doing corrections
❌ No audit trail = Poor business credibility

🧠 Real-World Example:

A freelancer started issuing GST bills using Tally after watching one video and applying this guide. Result?

Clients paid faster
Her accountant loved the clean data
She won two more contracts by appearing “more professional” than others

🔚 Final Takeaway

GST billing in Tally Prime isn’t hard—it’s smart.
If you’re building a career in finance, business, freelancing, or admin—this is a non-negotiable skill.

Follow this step-by-step today. Run a test invoice. Build confidence. And start working like a pro.

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