You can enable the VAT feature for a state by using the Statutory & Taxation option of F11: Features. In the Company VAT Details screen, you can provide all the required details, such as TIN, tax details and information related to filing return as applicable for a particular state.
To enable VAT
1. Go to Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > Statutory & Taxation. The Company Operations Alteration screen appears.
2. Set the option Enable Value Added Tax (VAT)? to Yes.
3. Enable the option Set/alter VAT details? to open Company VAT Details screen.
● Enter the company TIN and Interstate sales tax number.
● Click F12: Configure to view the configurations screen and set the options as shown below:
Note: When you select the State name as Jharkhand in the party ledger, the District Name screen appears, which allows you to select the district. This is applicable only when Jharkhand is selected as State in company master.
● Press Enter to return to Company VAT Details screen. In the Company VAT Details screen,
o Enable the option Set/alter tax/rate details? to view the Tax/Rate Details screen. A single VAT rate for all stock items in a company can be defined in this screen.
o Enable the option Define VAT commodity and tax details as masters? if separate VAT classifications have to be created for each tax rate. You can apply these classifications to ledgers, stock items or stock groups.
o Press Ctrl+A to accept and return to Company Operations Alteration screen.
Note: When the state is selected as Uttarakhand, set the options as given below in the Company Operations Alteration screen:
§ Enable Sales Tax Cess? to Yes.
§ Set/alter sales tax cess? to Yes. Enter the Cess Rate in the Sales Tax Cess screen, and press Enter to accept.
Cess calculation based on quantity is not supported.
4. Enter the PAN/Income tax no.
5. Enter the Corporate Identity No. (CIN).
6. Press Enter to save.
Click here for details on options provided as per state specific requirements of VAT/CST returns and annexures.