TallyPrime helps you stay GST-compliant by allowing you to view IMS (Invoice Matching System) inward invoices.
These are purchase invoices downloaded from the GST portal that your suppliers have uploaded.
By viewing these invoices in TallyPrime, you can match them with your books, accept them if they match, or raise actions if they don’t.
Let’s walk through how to view these invoices and what to look for—step by step, with simple examples.
1. What Are IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime?
IMS Inward Invoices are GST purchase invoices that are:
- Uploaded by your suppliers on the GST portal
- Downloaded into TallyPrime
- Matched against your recorded purchase vouchers
This feature helps ensure your Input Tax Credit (ITC) is accurate and no invoices are missed.
2. Why Should You View IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime?
- Validate supplier compliance (check if they uploaded invoices)
- Compare portal data with your books
- Accept or reject mismatched invoices
- Ensure full and correct ITC claim
3. How to View IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime
Step 1: Go to GST Portal Sync
- From Gateway of Tally, select
Exchange > GST Portal Sync
Step 2: Select “Inward Supplies (From Portal)”
- This opens the list of inward invoices fetched from the GST portal.
Step 3: Choose Return Period
- For example, select May 2025 to view invoices for that month.
Step 4: View the Invoice List
You’ll now see a list of inward invoices with columns like:
- Supplier GSTIN
- Invoice No.
- Invoice Date
- Invoice Value
- Match Status (e.g., Reconciled, Mismatch, New)
- Acceptance Status
You can drill down into each invoice to view full details.
4. Example: View IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime
Suppose your supplier, XYZ Pvt Ltd, uploaded the following invoice to the GST portal:
- Invoice No: 145/22
- Date: 15-May-2025
- Amount: ₹50,000 + ₹9,000 GST
You have already recorded this invoice in Tally.
When you view IMS Inward Invoices:
- Tally will automatically compare the portal invoice with your books
- If everything matches, the status will show as Reconciled
- You can accept the voucher directly or let Tally auto-accept it
If details like invoice number or amount don’t match, the status will show as Mismatch, and you can take corrective action.
5. Filter Options for Viewing IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime
You can filter the report using:
- Match Status: Reconciled, Mismatch, Missing in Books
- Acceptance Status: Accepted, Rejected, Pending
- Supplier GSTIN or Invoice No.
This helps you focus only on entries that need review.
6. How to Take Action from IMS Inward Report in TallyPrime
- Accept if everything matches
- Reject if the invoice does not belong to you
- Create a purchase voucher if it’s missing in books
- Modify your existing voucher if needed
7. Benefits of Viewing IMS Inward Invoices in TallyPrime
- Saves time in GSTR-2B reconciliation
- Avoids loss of ITC
- Ensures compliance and accuracy
- Flags missing or mismatched invoices early
8. Conclusion
TallyPrime’s IMS Inward Invoices view gives you a clear picture of all purchase invoices uploaded by your suppliers.
It helps you verify them, reconcile with your books, and make sure your ITC claims are valid.
This reduces the chances of errors in GST returns and keeps your compliance up to date—without the need for manual tracking on the GST portal.
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