GST Invoice Support for Material In in TallyPrime: 3 Steps

When you’re running a job work business or sending and receiving materials for processing, Material In vouchers are often used in TallyPrime.

With the latest GST features in TallyPrime, you can now link Material In vouchers with GST invoices for better compliance and reporting.

This post explains how GST invoice support works for Material In transactions in TallyPrime, step by step, along with an example.

Table of Contents

1. What is a Material In Voucher in TallyPrime?

A Material In voucher is used to record the receipt of raw materials or semi-finished goods from a principal manufacturer or vendor.

This is commonly used in Job Work In situations, where you receive goods to process and return.

2. Why Link Material Voucher with a GST Invoice in TallyPrime?

Even though Material In is a non-financial voucher (no amount is recorded), it must be linked to the original GST invoice for:

Tracking inward goods against proper documentation
Ensuring GST compliance
Maintaining accurate audit trails

3. Example Scenario: GST Invoice Support for Material In in TallyPrime

Let’s say:

You are XYZ Processors, a job worker.
You receive 100 metal plates from ABC Ltd. for processing.
ABC Ltd. sends the material with a Delivery Challan and a GST invoice.

Now, you need to record the receipt of these goods using a Material In voucher and link it to the GST invoice for reference.

4. How to Record GST Invoice Support for Material In in TallyPrime

Step 1: Enable Job Work Features

Press F11 > Inventory Features
Set Use tracking numbers (delivery and receipt) to Yes
Set Enable job order processing to Yes
Accept the screen

Step 2: Create/Enable Voucher Type – Material In

Go to Gateway of Tally > Accounts Info > Voucher Types > Alter
Select Material In
Set “Use for Job Work In” to Yes
Set “GST Applicable” to Yes
Save

Step 3: Record the Material In Entry

Go to Inventory Vouchers > Material In
Select the party ledger (e.g., ABC Ltd.)
Select the Job Order No. (if applicable)
In the Reference field, enter the GST Invoice No.
In the item details:
- Stock Item: Metal Plates
- Quantity: 100 units
- Tracking No.: Link it with Delivery Challan or create a new one
Save the voucher

This way, the Material In voucher now carries the GST invoice reference, ensuring a proper audit trail.

5. Where Does GST Invoice Support for Material In in TallyPrime Help?

Audit & GST Reporting: You can view GST invoice references in job work reports.
Inventory Management: You can track pending job orders and materials.
Compliance: Ensures your records match with the principal manufacturer.

6. Reports You Can Use: GST Invoice Support for Material In in TallyPrime

Job Work In Order Outstanding
Material In Register
Stock Summary
GST Return > GSTR-1/3B (for linked invoices only)

These reports will show linked details and help in internal audits.

7. Conclusion

TallyPrime now allows you to link GST invoices with Material In vouchers, which is a big plus for businesses handling job work or subcontracting.

It simplifies inventory tracking, ensures GST compliance, and maintains transparency with your principal party.

Make sure to always enter correct invoice references and link delivery challans for clean books and efficient processing.