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GSTR-3B Reconciliation with Tally Purchase Ledgers (2026 SOP)

July 24, 202611 min readAkib Husain

Quick Summary: How Do Taxpayers Reconcile GSTR-3B with Tally Purchase Ledgers?

In Tally Prime: Download GSTR-2B JSON from portal and import via Alt+O > Import GST Returns. Compare Tally Purchase Register against GSTR-2B. Resolve 'Uncertain Transactions' in GSTR-3B report. Ensure Table 4A(5) eligible ITC in Tally matches GSTR-2B before filing GSTR-3B by the 20th.

  • 4-Step SOP: Pre-Reconciliation, External GSTR-2B Import, Internal Ledger Check, Final Filing.
  • Hard-Locked Table 4: GSTR-3B Table 4 is hard-locked; claimed ITC cannot exceed GSTR-2B.
  • Uncertain Transactions: Drill down into Tally GSTR-3B report exceptions to fix GSTIN/tax errors.
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1. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Tally & GSTR-3B Reconciliation

Follow this 4-step SOP to reconcile Tally Prime purchase ledgers with GSTR-3B Table 4:

Step 1: Data Preparation in Tally Prime

Ensure all vendor purchase invoices for the month are recorded in Tally Prime with verified GSTINs, HSN codes, and tax rates.

Step 2: GSTR-2B JSON Import & Matching

Download GSTR-2B JSON on the 14th. In Tally Prime, go to GSTR-2B Reconciliation > Alt+O (Import) > GST Returns. Import JSON and verify Matched, Mismatched, and Missing entries.

Step 3: Clear Uncertain Transactions

Open GSTR-3B Report in Tally. Drill down into Uncertain Transactions (Corrections needed) and resolve party GSTIN, HSN, or tax head mismatches.

Step 4: Verify Table 4 & File Return

Ensure Net ITC Available in Tally matches GSTR-3B Table 4C before submitting GSTR-3B on the GST portal by the 20th.

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Akib HusainExpert Reviewer

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Last Verified: July 24, 2026
TallyPrime FY 2026-27 (v4.0+)
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