GST Amendments for Purchases in TallyPrime: 2 Examples

Sometimes, after recording a purchase in TallyPrime, you may need to make changes.

These changes could be due to corrections in GSTIN, invoice number, date, or tax amounts.

In GST terms, these are known as amendments.

TallyPrime makes it easy to manage these GST amendments for purchases, and ensures that they are reflected correctly in your GST returns.

Let’s understand how to record and track amendments for purchases with easy steps and clear examples.

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1. What Are GST Amendments for Purchases?

A GST amendment for purchases is a correction or update made to a purchase entry after the return period has ended.

For example, if you made a purchase in April but discovered a mistake in May, you’ll have to amend it in May’s return.

Amendments can include:

• GSTIN corrections
• Invoice number or date changes
• Changes in taxable value or tax amounts
• Place of supply correction

TallyPrime tracks these changes and reports them in the correct Amendment sections of GSTR-2A and GSTR-3B (if applicable).

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2. When Do You Need to Make a GST Amendment in TallyPrime?

Here are some real-world examples:

1. You purchased goods from a supplier but entered the wrong GSTIN.
2. The invoice number was typed incorrectly.
3. The supplier sent a revised invoice after filing your GST return.
4. You entered IGST instead of CGST/SGST.

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3. How to Record GST Amendments for Purchases in TallyPrime?

Let’s look at a step-by-step example.

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Example 1: Correcting a Supplier GSTIN

You purchased goods worth ₹10,000 + 18% GST in April from “ABC Traders”.
But you entered the wrong GSTIN.

Steps to Amend:

1. Go to Gateway of Tally > Alter > Vouchers
2. Locate and open the purchase entry dated in April
3. Press F12: Configure and enable “Use effective date for GST Returns”
4. Update the correct GSTIN in the party ledger
5. In the voucher, set Effective Date to a date in May (the return amendment month)
6. Save the voucher

TallyPrime will now treat this as an amended purchase, and reflect it in the Amended section of GSTR reports for May.

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Example 2: Change in Tax Rate

You recorded CGST/SGST at 5% but the correct rate was 12%. You notice this only after filing the return.

Steps to Amend:

1. Open the purchase voucher
2. Update the correct tax ledgers and amounts
3. Enable and set the Effective Date for GST to the next return period
4. Save the changes

This will now appear as a corrected entry in the GST amendment section.

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4. Where to View Purchase Amendments in TallyPrime?

To view the impact:

1. Go to Gateway of Tally > Display More Reports > Statutory Reports > GST
2. Open GSTR-2 or GSTR-3B
3. Use F12: Configure to show Amendment Transactions
4. Drill down to view the amended purchases

TallyPrime highlights these entries so you can include them in your next GST return.

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5. Important Points to Remember: GST Amendments for Purchases in TallyPrime

• Always set the Effective Date to the month of amendment, not the original date of the purchase.
• If the amendment is minor (like narration), it won’t be treated as GST-relevant.
• Make sure GSTIN, HSN/SAC, Tax Rate, and Invoice No. are all accurate post-amendment.

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6. Conclusion

GST amendments for purchases in TallyPrime are easy to manage using the Effective Date feature and amendment tracking in GST reports.

By following the proper steps, you ensure that any correction made after return filing is handled accurately, without disrupting your compliance or reporting.

Make it a habit to review your GSTR reports every month for any required amendments, so your business stays GST-compliant without last-minute surprises.