Enable API Access for Connected GST from TallyPrime: 3 Steps

Enabling API access for Connected GST in TallyPrime streamlines your GST compliance by allowing direct interactions with the GSTN portal.

This integration facilitates seamless uploading and downloading of returns, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in your GST processes.

Here’s a detailed guide to setting up API access:

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Step 1: Enable API Access on the GST Portal

1. Log in to the GST Portal:

Visit https://www.gst.gov.in/ and log in with your credentials.

2. Navigate to ‘My Profile’:

Click on your username at the top-right corner.
Select ‘My Profile’ from the dropdown menu.

3. Access ‘Manage API Access’:

In the ‘My Profile’ section, locate the ‘Quick Links’ on the left-hand side.
Click on ‘Manage API Access’.

4. Enable API Request:

Set the ‘Enable API Request’ option to ‘Yes’.
Choose an appropriate Duration (commonly 6 hours) to define how long the API access remains active.
Click ‘Confirm’ to save the settings.

Step 2: Configure Connected GST in TallyPrime

1. Open TallyPrime:

Launch your TallyPrime application.

2. Access Company Features:

Navigate to ‘Gateway of Tally’.
Press ‘F11’ to open ‘Features’.
Select ‘Statutory & Taxation’.

3. Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST):

Set ‘Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST)’ to ‘Yes’.

4. Enter Connected GST Details:

In the ‘GST Details’ screen, locate the ‘Connected GST Details’ section.
Enter your GST Username (the username used on the GST portal).
Specify the Mode of Filing (e.g., Electronic Verification Code (EVC) or Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)).

5. Save the Configuration:

Press ‘Ctrl + A’ to save the settings.

Step 3: Utilize Connected GST Features in TallyPrime

With API access enabled and configured, you can now perform various GST-related activities directly from TallyPrime:

1. Upload GSTR-1 Returns:

Navigate to ‘Display More Reports’ > ‘GST Reports’ > ‘GSTR-1’.
Press ‘Alt + Z’ (Exchange) and select ‘File GSTR-1’.
Follow the prompts to upload your GSTR-1 return directly to the GST portal.

2. Download GSTR-2A/2B:

Access ‘GST Reports’ and select ‘GSTR-2A’ or ‘GSTR-2B’.
Use the ‘Download’ option to fetch data from the GST portal for reconciliation.

4. Example Scenario to Enable API Access for Connected GST from TallyPrime

Company Profile:

Name: ABC Traders
GSTIN: 27XXXXXXXXXXZ5
Location: Maharashtra

Process:

1. On the GST Portal:

ABC Traders’ admin logs in, navigates to ‘Manage API Access’, enables API requests, and sets the duration to 6 hours.

2. In TallyPrime:

The admin opens TallyPrime, accesses ‘Statutory & Taxation’ features, enables GST, and enters the GST Username and Mode of Filing under ‘Connected GST Details’.

3. Filing GSTR-1:

After recording all sales transactions, the admin navigates to ‘GSTR-1’ in TallyPrime, reviews the data, and uploads the return directly to the GST portal using the Connected GST feature.

By following these steps, ABC Traders can efficiently manage their GST compliance, reducing manual efforts and minimizing errors.