Download IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime: 4 Steps + Example

TallyPrime helps businesses stay compliant with GST regulations by allowing you to download IMS (Invoice Matching System) Inward Invoices.

These are invoices uploaded by your suppliers on the GST portal and made available for download in your Tally system.

This feature allows you to verify, match, and reconcile the purchase invoices with what’s uploaded by your suppliers, helping you avoid input tax credit mismatches.

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1. What are IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime?

IMS Inward Invoices refer to GST purchase invoices uploaded by your suppliers on the GSTN portal.

These are invoices issued to you and visible in your GSTR-2A and GSTR-2B.

TallyPrime allows you to download these invoices directly using Connected GST, and match them with your books of accounts.

2. Benefits of Downloading IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime

Helps match your books with supplier-uploaded invoices
Ensures correct Input Tax Credit (ITC) claim
Reduces chances of mismatch notices from the GST department
Saves time through automated invoice matching

3. Pre-requisites for Downloading IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime

Before downloading IMS inward invoices, ensure:

You are using TallyPrime Release 4.0 or later
Connected GST is set up in your TallyPrime
You have valid API credentials from the GSTN portal
The company’s GSTIN is correctly entered in the company features

4. Steps to Download IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime

Step 1: Open GST Portal Sync

Go to Gateway of Tally > Exchange > GST Portal Sync

Step 2: Choose the Option

Select Download IMS Inward Invoices
You will be prompted to enter your GST Login details or API credentials (if not already stored)

Step 3: Select Period

Choose the Return Period (e.g., April 2025)
Tally will connect with the GST portal via API and fetch the inward invoices

Step 4: View Invoices

Once downloaded, go to Display More Reports > Statutory Reports > GST > Inward Supplies (From Portal)
You can view:
- Supplier GSTIN
- Invoice Number and Date
- Taxable Amount
- GST Amount
- Match Status

5. Example: Downloading IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime

Let’s say your supplier, ABC Traders, uploaded a purchase invoice for ₹1,00,000 + 18% GST (₹18,000) in April.

If you have not yet recorded this invoice in Tally, downloading IMS Inward Invoices will fetch this entry and show it under the portal data. You can then:

Record the missing invoice in Tally
Or match it with an existing voucher to reconcile

6. Matching with Your Books in TallyPrime

TallyPrime also shows a match status such as:

Exact Match – Fully matched with your books
Partial Match – Differences in amount or date
Unmatched – Not yet recorded in your books

You can drill down and take actions like Record, Ignore, or Mark as Matched.

7. Conclusion

Downloading IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime ensures that your purchase records are accurate and compliant with what your suppliers report on the GST portal.

This helps in accurate ITC claims, easy reconciliation, and minimizes the risk of GST audit queries.

With a few simple steps, you stay on top of your GST compliance using TallyPrime’s Connected GST features.