Multi-GST Item Purchase in Single Voucher in TallyPrime: 4 Steps

In a typical business transaction, you may purchase multiple items together that attract different GST rates.

TallyPrime allows you to record such purchases in a single purchase voucher without any confusion.

This helps you save time, maintain accurate records, and ensure correct tax calculation.

Table of Contents

1. When Does This Happen? Items with Different GST Rates in a Single Voucher in TallyPrime

Let’s say you purchase:

Printer @ ₹10,000 with 18% GST
Stationery @ ₹5,000 with 12% GST

Both are on the same invoice, but have different tax rates.

TallyPrime handles this easily by letting you assign tax rates at the item level.

2. Step-by-Step: Record Purchase with Different GST Rates in a Single Voucher in TallyPrime

Step 1: Enable GST in TallyPrime

Press F11 (Features) > Statutory & Taxation
Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST) – Yes
Set your State and GSTIN
Press Ctrl + A to save

Step 2: Create Stock Items with Tax Rates

Go to Gateway of Tally > Inventory Info > Stock Items > Create

For Printer:

Name: Printer
Unit: Nos
Set GST Applicable: Yes
HSN Code: Enter correct HSN
GST Rate: 18%
Save

For Stationery:

Name: Stationery
Unit: Nos
GST Applicable: Yes
HSN Code: Enter correct HSN
GST Rate: 12%
Save

Step 3: Create Purchase and GST Ledgers

Go to Accounts Info > Ledgers > Create

Purchase Ledger:

Name: Purchase @ Multiple Rates
Under: Purchase Accounts
GST Applicable: Yes
Type of Supply: Goods
Save

GST Ledgers (if not created already):

CGST, SGST, and/or IGST based on the supplier’s state
Under: Duties & Taxes
Type of Duty/Tax: GST
GST Type: Central/State/Integrated
Leave rate blank (Tally auto-applies based on items)

Step 4: Record the Purchase Voucher

Go to Gateway of Tally > Vouchers > F9: Purchase
Choose supplier name
Select the Purchase @ Multiple Rates ledger
Enter the items one by one:

Item 1: Printer

Quantity: 1
Rate: ₹10,000
GST Auto-applies @18%

Item 2: Stationery

Quantity: 1
Rate: ₹5,000
GST Auto-applies @12%

Tally will calculate CGST and SGST separately for both items
Verify total tax and purchase amount
Save the voucher

3. Example Summary: Purchase of Items with Different GST Rates in a Single Voucher in TallyPrime

Item	Amount	GST Rate	GST Amt
Printer	₹10,000	18%	₹1,800
Stationery	₹5,000	12%	₹600
Total	₹15,000	—	₹2,400

Total invoice = ₹17,400

4. GST Return Impact: Purchase of Items with Different GST Rates in a Single Voucher in TallyPrime

Each item is reported with its correct HSN and tax rate
Auto-reflected in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
Ensures correct input tax credit and compliance

5. Conclusion

TallyPrime allows you to record purchases with multiple tax rates easily and accurately.

Just make sure to:

Assign the correct GST rate to each item
Let Tally calculate the taxes automatically
Verify totals before saving

This helps in smooth GST return filing and prevents tax mismatches during audits.