How to Use the GST Reconciliation Tool
The GST Reconciliation Tool is designed to help you easily compare and match your GST data from GSTR-2B and GSTR-3B. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.
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Step-by-Step Guide
- Log in: Use your username and password to access the tool.
- Download Sample File: Click on "Download Sample Excel File" to get a template for your data.
- Prepare Your Data: Enter your GSTR-2B data in GST Portal sheet and GSTR-3B or books in client data sheet according to the sample file.
- Upload File: Upload your prepared Excel file using the "Upload GST Data File" option.
- Set Difference Allowed: Adjust the tolerance for differences in amounts (default is 1).
- Enable Detailed Reconciliation: Check this box for detailed reconciliation or leave unchecked for a simple reconciliation.
- Enable Filters (Optional): Use filters to sort or search through your data.
- Reconcile Data: Click "Reconcile" to process and match your data.
- Review Results: Check the GSTR-2B, GSTR-3B, and Summary tables for matched data.
- Edit Data (If Needed): Make direct edits in the tables and reconcile again.
- Download Output: Click "Download Reconciled Data" to save the results.
Feature Descriptions
- Login System: Secure access with username and password. Subscription status is verified upon login.
- Sample File Download: Provides a template to ensure your data is correctly formatted.
- File Upload: Upload your GST data in Excel (.xlsx) format.
- Difference Allowed: Set the acceptable difference in taxable value, IGST, CGST, and SGST for matching (default: 1).
- Detailed Reconciliation: When enabled, shows detailed match criteria; when disabled, shows a simplified "Match" or "Unmatch".
- Enable Filters: Adds dropdown filters to table columns for easy data sorting and searching.
- Reconcile Button: Processes the data and updates the tables with match results.
- Reset Data Button: Clears all uploaded data and resets the tool.
- Editable Tables: Directly edit data in the tables; changes are reflected upon reconciling again.
- Download Reconciled Data: Generates an Excel file with matched data, including color-coded rows for clarity.
Understanding Match Criteria
When Detailed Reconciliation is enabled, the tool uses the following criteria:
- Match - GSTN, Invoice No., Date: Exact match on GSTN, invoice number, and date.
- Match - GSTN, Invoice No.: Match on GSTN and invoice number, with possible date differences.
- Match - GSTN, Date: Match on GSTN and date, with possible invoice number differences.
- Match - GSTN: Match only on GSTN, with differences in invoice number and date.
- Unmatch - GSTN Not Exist: GSTN from one sheet is not found in the other.
- Unmatch - Amt Diff: GSTN and Invoice Number match, but amounts (Taxable Value, IGST, CGST, SGST) differ by more than the allowed difference.
- Unmatch: Data does not meet any match criteria, generally due to extra invoices in either GSTR-2B or GSTR-3B/Books
When Detailed Reconciliation is disabled, the criteria are simplified:
- Match: Data matches based on any of the detailed criteria above.
- Unmatch - GSTN Not Exist: GSTN from one sheet is not found in the other.
- Unmatch - Amt Diff: GSTN and Invoice Number match, but amounts (Taxable Value, IGST, CGST, SGST) differ by more than the allowed difference.
- Unmatch: Data does not meet any match criteria, generally due to extra invoices in either GSTR-2B or GSTR-3B/Books