Form 231 is the monthly return filed by registered dealers. Tally.ERP 9 exports the return details to the excel template provided by the department. The excel template validates the information exported to the Sales Annexure and Purchase Annexure sheets and automatically creates Form 231 and Form IIIE.
To view Form 231
1. Go to Gateway of Tally > Display > Statutory Reports > VAT > Form 231.
2. Press Ctrl+E to export the e-return details to excel template provided by the department.
3. Enter required details in the Export Report screen. The Export Report screen appears as shown below:
4. Press Enter to export. Return details are exported to excel template.
5. Open and click the Validate sheet.
6. Click Validate and preview return. Form 231 sheet is created and return details can be viewed.
7. Click Create file for uploading in the Validate sheet to create the text file with return details.
8. Log in to the department website, and upload the file.