GSTR-2B Matching with GSTR-3B Table 4 ITC in Tally Prime (Rule 88D SOP)
GSTR-2B Matching with GSTR-3B Table 4 ITC in Tally Prime (Rule 88D SOP)
Learn how to reconcile GSTR-2B with GSTR-3B Table 4 ITC in Tally Prime. Comply with Rule 88D, avoid DRC-01C notices, and streamline purchase voucher entries.
Who is this for: GST Reconciliation
Under Rule 88D of the CGST Rules, the GST system automatically monitors discrepancies between Input Tax Credit (ITC) auto-populated in GSTR-2B and ITC claimed in GSTR-3B Table 4. If claimed ITC exceeds available credit, the portal issues Form DRC-01C. Reconciling purchase vouchers in Tally Prime eliminates this risk.
Quick Answer: How to Reconcile GSTR-2B with GSTR-3B Table 4 in Tally Prime?
TrulyInvoice auto-extracts supplier GSTINs, purchase invoice numbers, tax values, and GST amounts from vendor PDFs so Tally purchase vouchers match supplier portal filings. Rule 88D triggers automated DRC-01C notices if ITC claimed in GSTR-3B Table 4 exceeds GSTR-2B credit. Reconciling purchases in Tally Prime prevents tax notices.
- Rule 88D Warning: DRC-01C notice issued if GSTR-3B Table 4 ITC > GSTR-2B credit.
- Tally Tool: Display > GST Reports > GSTR-2B Reconciliation.
- Import JSON: Download GSTR-2B JSON from portal and import into Tally.
- TrulyInvoice auto-posts accurate vendor purchase vouchers (F9) to prevent mismatches.
Step-by-Step SOP: GSTR-2B Reconciliation in Tally Prime
- Download GSTR-2B JSON: Log in to GST Portal, navigate to Returns Dashboard, and download monthly GSTR-2B JSON file.
- Open GSTR-2B Report in Tally: Go to
Display More Reports > GST Reports > GSTR-2B Reconciliation. - Import JSON File: Press
Alt+O (Import) > GSTR-2Band select the downloaded file. - Review Categorization: TallyPrime categorizes entries into Matched, Available only in Books, Available only in Portal, and Mismatched.
- Bifurcate Table 4 ITC: Ensure matched credits populate Table 4A(5) All Other ITC, while ineligible credits are reversed under Table 4B(2).
Accurate Purchase Voucher Posting via TrulyInvoice
Purchase invoice entry errors—such as a mistyped GSTIN, wrong invoice date, or misplaced tax rate—are the primary cause of GSTR-2B reconciliation failures.
With TrulyInvoice, vendor purchase bills (PDFs, scans, WhatsApp photos) are extracted using AI. TrulyInvoice verifies 15-character GSTINs and tax amounts, auto-posting verified F9 Purchase Vouchers directly into Tally Prime in 15 seconds.
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