GSTR-3B – FAQ
This page contains all the frequently asked questions on GSTR-3B in TallyPrime, including filing by downloading & uploading, exporting JSON and GSTR-3B reconciliation.
GSTR-3B Report
The GSTR-3B report in TallyPrime gives you a complete view of all the transactions relevant for filing GSTR-3B. You get to know transactions belonging to specific sections and also the ones that require actions. This section contains FAQ on GSTR-3B report in TallyPrime.
To view the data in your GSTR‑3B report:
- Open the GSTR‑3B report and press F2 (Period) to change the reporting period.
The report may be showing a period for which no transactions exist. - Make sure all necessary configurations are enabled based on the data you want to view.
- If the data is still not visible, please contact Tally Support for assistance.
You can do the following to identify the differences.
- Check if any of the transactions are appearing under Uncertain Transactions (Corrections needed) of GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B, and resolve them.
- Check if any of the transactions are appearing under Not relevant for returns. Check those transactions and include them if relevant.
- Check for sales entries recorded in Receipt or Journal vouchers.
These transactions are included in the GST returns, but will not form part of the Sales Register.
Yes, using TallyPrime Release 5.0, you can now easily print the ARN in the GSTR-3B Return Form.
- Open GSTR-3B > press Alt+P (Print) > Return Form.
- Press I (Preview) to view the ARN.
Once you you validate the ARN in the preview, you can print the report.
GSTR-3B in Different TallyPrime Releases
This section answers questions regarding GSTR-3B changes implemented in different TallyPrime releases.
From January 2021 onward, GSTN began auto‑populating GSTR‑3B with data from GSTR‑2B to ensure accurate input tax credit (ITC) claims.
As part of this requirement, purchase returns must be reported under the ITC Reversal section, even though they do not affect the overall ITC eligibility. This update has been incorporated in TallyPrime Release 3.0.
In TallyPrime Release 3.0, the values are no longer divided across multiple sections, regardless of the GST return type.
In GSTR‑3B, both Taxable and Nil‑Rated/Exempt values from a mixed transaction are reported together under the Taxable section. Only transactions that are entirely Nil‑Rated/Exempt are shown in Section 3.1(c).
As a result, the figures displayed in TallyPrime now accurately match the values reported on the GST portal.
We recommend upgrading to TallyPrime Release 4.0, loading your Company data, and re‑saving all RCM purchase vouchers or vouchers recorded for purchases from unregistered dealers.
After opening each voucher, press Ctrl+A to save it. The voucher will then move to the correct section in GSTR‑3B.
If the issue still persists, take a backup of your Company data, run a repair by pressing Ctrl+Alt+R, and then verify the result.
We recommend upgrading to TallyPrime Release 4.0 and then repairing your Company data by pressing Ctrl+Alt+R.
After the repair, vouchers with the Nature of Transaction as Import of Services Exempt or Import of Services Nil-rated will correctly appear only in the 4A2 – Import of Services section of GSTR‑3B.
In TallyPrime Release 4.0, these vouchers will no longer be flagged as Uncertain Transactions.
For vouchers created in Release 3.0 or 3.0.1, simply load your Company data in Release 4.0 and run a repair by pressing Ctrl+Alt+R. After the repair, the vouchers will be correctly included in the return.
In TallyPrime Release 4.0, these vouchers are no longer treated as Uncertain Transactions.
For vouchers created in Release 3.0 or 3.0.1, load your Company data in Release 4.0 and run a repair by pressing Ctrl+Alt+R. After the repair, the vouchers will be correctly included in the return.
Uncertain Transactions and Resolutions
Due to various reasons such as GSTN/UIN missing, mismatch of GST details between the transaction and masters, and voucher number error, a few transactions appear in the Uncertain Transactions (Corrections Needed) section of GSTR-3B in TallyPrime.
This issue appears when the Voucher Number or Document Number is duplicated.
- If the voucher numbers are duplicated, open the voucher, drill down, and update the voucher number.
- If the document numbers are duplicated, update the numbering from the relevant voucher type master.
Refer to the resolution for Duplicate Voucher No./Document No.
This exception occurs when certain GST Registration Details are missing or invalid for your party.
Refer to the resolution for GST Registration Details are invalid or Not Specified.
This exception appears when the transaction does not have a tax ledger assigned. To fix this, update the appropriate tax ledgers in the affected vouchers.
Refer to the resolution for Tax Ledger is not specified.
This exception appears when the Taxability Type is missing or incorrect in the GST details of stock items.
Refer to the resolution for Taxability Type is invalid or not specified.
This exception occurs when a wrong tax ledger has been chosen in the transaction. To resolve this issue, update the voucher with the correct tax ledger.
Refer to the resolution for Incorrect Tax Ledger is selected.
This exception appears when the Tax Rate is missing in the GST details of stock items.
Refer to the resolution for Tax Rate is not specified.
Since this voucher includes three different types of goods and uses two different party ledgers, the values cannot be split and assigned separately to each party. Because of this, the drill‑down values shown in Table 5 may appear mismatched.
However, this does not impact your GSTR‑3B filing. The correct values will still appear in the appropriate sections of the return.
You can simply press Alt+J (Accept as is) to treat the voucher as valid.
Once accepted, it will be included in the appropriate tables of both GSTR‑3 and GSTR‑1.
GSTR-3B Download
In TallyPrime, you can download GSTR-3B online, which helps you reconcile your transactions. This section answers questions on downloading GSTR-3B in TallyPrime.
Once you have downloaded GSTR-3B, press Ctrl+B (Basis of Values) > set the Method of showing values from Portal to one of the following:
- Comparison of Books & Portal Values
- Difference of Books & Portal Values
Do not set this option as None.
If you are still unable to view the details, then reset the GSTN Data for GSTR-3B for the return period and download GSTR-3B from the portal again.
- In the GSTR-3B report, press Ctrl+B (Basis of Value).
- Set the option Method of showing values from Portal to one of the following, as needed:
- Compare Books and Portal Values
- Difference in Books & Portal Values
The configuration is not saved by default once you close the report. Next time you want to view the report with the Portal value, you can set the option as needed and save the view for future reference.
GSTR-3B Reconciliation
Reconciling GSTR-3B in TallyPrime is an important step to ensure that you file GSTR-3B with the correct values. This section answers questions related to GSTR-3B reconciliation in TallyPrime.
The GSRT-3B Reconciliation report helps you to compare your Books value with the Portal value and reconcile the GSTR-3B transactions where needed.
You can view the Portal values for GSTR-3B on selecting a valid return period. Viewing the portal values for any specified period that is not a valid Return period is not supported.
The figures shown under Available ITC and Unavailable ITC in GSTR‑2B Reconciliation may not match the related sections in GSTR‑3B because GSTR‑3B includes various adjustment entries that affect the totals.
GSTR-3B Upload
Uploading GSTR-3B right from TallyPrime helps you file GSTR3 on the portal quickly. This section answers questions related to the process of uploading GSTR-3B on the portal.
Yes, you can now upload GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 for multiple registrations in TallyPrime Release 5.0 and later.
Yes. you can upload GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 for multiple periods together.
GSTR-3B JSON Export
Using TallyPrime, you can export GSTR-3B in the JSON format compatible to the GST portal. This section answers questions related to the GSTR-3B JSON export in TallyPrime.
Although the preview displays only the transactions for a single month, the exported file includes all transactions within the selected date range. For example, if you export data from 1st April 2026 to 17th May 2026, the preview will show only April’s transactions, but the exported report will contain all transactions from the entire period.
Since macros are disabled in LibreOffice on AWS, the GSTR‑3B Excel file won’t auto‑calculate. You’ll need to download the file to your local computer and manually compute the totals.
Yes, in TallyPrime Release 7.0 or later, you can export GSTR-3B report for multiple months in Excel format as a single file.
IFF for Quarter Return Monthly Payment (QRMP Scheme)
If you are a QRMP dealer, then you can export GSTR-3B in TallyPrime for a quarter, as per your requirement. This section answers questions related to GSTR-3B export for QRMP dealers who have registered under the IFF scheme.
Quarterly GSTR-3B is not supported in TallyPrime.
Periodic return filing (Monthly/Quarterly) is supported only for GSTR-1.
However, you can export a GSTR-3B JSON file for a quarter and file it on the portal.
Alternatively, you can use the GSTR Offline Tool to file your returns.
If you do not use the Offline Tool, you can refer to the values in TallyPrime and file GSTR-3B directly on the portal.
While GSTR‑3B is a monthly return, you can file it quarterly as a QRMP dealer. In TallyPrime, you can export the JSON file for a specific quarter in the same way.
Currently, TallyPrime does not support downloading of quarterly GSTR-3B. However, while downloading GSTR-3B, you can specify the applicable From and To dates (for example, Apr-24 to Jun-24). Then you can open GSTR-3B for the full quarter (for example, Apr-24 to Jun-24).
