Common GST Notices for E-commerce Sellers
The GST notices marketplace sellers actually receive — mismatch, ITC, TCS data, non-filing — what triggers each, and how to respond without panic.
Marketplace accounting blog — Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho to Tally
Amazon Flipkart Meesho GST & compliance TallyPrime For CAs Guides
Tally Automation Safety Checklist for Accountants
A CA-grade safety checklist for automating TallyPrime imports — backups, test batches, port rules, open-company checks, approvals and audit trails.
Meesho to Tally Import Errors and How to Fix Them
Common Meesho to Tally import errors and their fixes: duplicate sub orders, tax split mismatches, missing ledgers, RTO orphans and unbalanced XML vouchers.
Automate Amazon Bookkeeping in Tally for Small Sellers
Automate Amazon bookkeeping in Tally: convert MTR and settlement files into balanced vouchers, reconcile payouts, and cut month-end closing to hours.
Verifying Tally Data After a Bulk Import
A 15-minute routine for verifying TallyPrime books after a bulk import — counts, totals, spot checks, duplicate detection, and when to restore instead.
Amazon Seller Central Reports Every Accountant Needs
Amazon Seller Central reports every accountant needs: MTR, settlement flat files, payment reports, and fee invoices — what each answers and when to pull it.
Year-End GST Checklist for Online Sellers
A year-end GST checklist for marketplace sellers: twelve-month reconciliations, credit note cutoffs, ITC true-up, TCS acceptance, and annual return prep.
Flipkart to Tally Automation: Your Options in 2026
Compare Flipkart to Tally automation options in 2026: spreadsheets, Excel-to-Tally utilities, connector suites and file-based importers like TallySutra.
TallyPrime Releases: E-commerce Features Guide
Which TallyPrime release brought which e-commerce capability — Excel import, multi-GSTIN, connected GST, the Amazon plug-in — and what still needs tooling.
Amazon Multi-State GST: Place of Supply in TallyPrime
Amazon multi-state GST in Tally: place of supply from Ship To State, IGST vs CGST/SGST logic, FBA warehouse registrations, and keeping multi-GSTIN books.
Fixing GST Mismatches: Reports vs Books
Why marketplace reports, your books, and your GST returns disagree — a field guide to the root causes of mismatches and a repeatable way to fix them.
Tally ODBC vs HTTP: Integration Methods Compared
TallyPrime offers ODBC for reading data and a local HTTP interface for reading and writing. When to use each, their limits, and the security rules for both.
Meesho Has No API: How to Automate Accounting Anyway
Meesho has no public seller API, but accounting automation is possible. How file-based workflows turn official panel exports into reconciled Tally books.
Amazon Cancelled Orders: Accounting Treatment in Tally
Amazon cancelled orders in Tally: how Cancel rows differ from Refunds in the MTR, when a credit note is required, and the entries that keep GST records clean.
Credit Notes and GST on Marketplace Returns
GST treatment of marketplace returns via credit notes: when to issue, how they reduce liability, RTO vs customer return, and reporting in GSTR-1.
Excel vs XML Import in TallyPrime: Full Comparison
TallyPrime imports both Excel files and XML envelopes. Which to use for marketplace data? A feature-by-feature comparison with honest pros, cons and limits.
Duplicate Vouchers in Amazon Tally Imports: How to Avoid
Duplicate vouchers from Amazon imports inflate turnover and break GSTR-1. Learn why duplicates happen in Tally and the safeguards that prevent them for good.
Flipkart GST Report to Tally: Complete Import Guide
Import the Flipkart GST sales report into Tally correctly: column meanings, rate-wise ledgers, place of supply from delivery state, and GSTR-1 alignment.
Reconciling GSTR-8 TCS With Your Books
A working method to reconcile operator-filed GSTR-8 TCS with your books: building the TCS ledger, matching period-wise, and resolving differences.
Tally Bank Reconciliation for Marketplace Payouts
Make TallyPrime bank reconciliation painless for Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho payouts — one receipt per credit, reserve handling, and a weekly BRS routine.
Amazon Tally Integration Options Compared (2026)
Amazon Tally integration options compared for 2026: manual entry, the Tally 7.1 plug-in, third-party connectors, and file-based converters — real trade-offs.
GST Audit Preparation for E-commerce Sellers
How marketplace sellers should prepare for GST audit or scrutiny: the reconciliations officers run, the document set to maintain, and a readiness plan.
Meesho TCS & TDS Compliance for Suppliers
Meesho TCS and TDS compliance for suppliers: 0.5% GST TCS u/s 52 and 0.1% TDS u/s 194-O, ledger treatment, portal reconciliation and claiming both credits.
Composition Scheme vs Regular GST for Sellers
Composition scheme or regular GST for marketplace sellers? How the schemes differ, why e-commerce historically barred composition, and what to weigh.
Build vs Buy: Marketplace Accounting Automation
Scripts that convert marketplace reports into Tally vouchers are easy to start and hard to keep alive. An honest framework for the build-vs-buy decision.
How to Download Amazon MTR and Settlement Reports
How to download Amazon MTR and settlement reports from Seller Central: exact menu paths, date ranges, file formats, and an archiving routine that scales.
Verify Tally GST Reports After Marketplace Imports
A practical routine for checking GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B views in TallyPrime after importing marketplace data — what to compare, common mismatches, and TCS credit.
Flipkart Seller Month-End Close Checklist (Tally)
A Flipkart seller month-end close checklist for Tally: reports to download, vouchers to post, reconciliations to run and GST checks before you file.
Pricing E-commerce Accounting Services as a CA
Pricing models for marketplace seller bookkeeping: per-order, banded and fixed-plus structures, what drives your real cost, and scope lines that protect fees.
Amazon Seller GST Compliance Guide with TallyPrime
Amazon seller GST compliance guide: registrations, GSTR-1 and 3B data from the MTR, TCS credit acceptance, and keeping TallyPrime books audit-ready all year.
Multi-Company E-commerce Accounting in TallyPrime
Running several entities or GSTINs in TallyPrime? How to structure companies, keep masters consistent, and stop imports landing in the wrong books.
Multi-State GST Registration for Online Sellers
When online sellers need GST registration in more than one state: warehouse programs, APOB, per-GSTIN compliance load, and how to decide sensibly.
Marketplace Accounting Mistakes That Cost Sellers Money
Seven marketplace accounting mistakes that quietly cost sellers money, from booking bank credits as sales to ignoring aged settlements, and how to fix each.
Meesho Supplier Bookkeeping: The Complete Guide
Complete Meesho supplier bookkeeping guide: chart of accounts, monthly workflow from panel exports to Tally, RTO tracking, reconciliation and GST readiness.
Common Errors Importing Amazon Data into Tally (Fixed)
Common errors when importing Amazon data into Tally — missing ledgers, state mismatches, rounding gaps, duplicates — and the fixes that actually work.
Onboarding an E-commerce Client: A CA's Checklist
A complete intake checklist for new marketplace seller clients: access, reports, ledger setup, opening balances, scope boundaries and first-month goals.
GST Rate Differences on Marketplace Invoices
When marketplace invoices show a GST rate different from your books: why it happens, how to diagnose listing-level causes, and how to fix exposure.
TallyPrime Backups Before Bulk Import: Best Practices
Why every bulk import into TallyPrime should start with a verified backup — what to back up, how to restore, and a policy table your whole team can follow.
The Multichannel Seller's Accounting Guide
Selling on Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho at once multiplies accounting complexity. How to structure channel-wise books that show where profit really comes from.
GST on Shipping Charges in E-commerce
How GST applies to shipping in online selling: composite supply rules when you charge customers, ITC on marketplace shipping fees, and booking both.
Flipkart NEFT Settlement & Bank Reconciliation Guide
Match Flipkart NEFT settlements to your bank statement: group rows by NEFT ID, handle clubbed credits and negative rows, and post clean receipts in Tally.
Journal Vouchers in Tally for Marketplace Fees
Booking commission, shipping, ads and TCS from marketplace settlements as TallyPrime journal vouchers — fee heads, input GST credit and clean party ledgers.
Amazon B2B vs B2C MTR Reports: GST Treatment Explained
Amazon B2B vs B2C MTR reports compared: column differences, buyer GSTIN handling, GSTR-1 treatment, and how to import both into TallyPrime correctly.
Evidence-Backed Accounting for Marketplace Sellers
Every voucher should answer 'where did this number come from'. How to build marketplace seller books where the evidence is attached, not reconstructed.
HSN Codes for Marketplace Sellers: A Guide
Why HSN codes matter for marketplace sellers: digit requirements, listing-level accuracy, the GSTR-1 HSN summary, and keeping catalogs consistent.
Receipt Vouchers in Tally for Marketplace Settlements
How to book Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho payouts as TallyPrime receipt vouchers against the party ledger, and make every bank credit traceable to orders.
Amazon Seller Month-End Closing Checklist for Tally
Amazon seller month-end closing checklist for Tally: reports to download, vouchers to import, TCS credits to accept, and reconciliations to finish on time.
Reconciliation Exceptions: How to Resolve Them
A field guide to the mismatches settlement reconciliation throws up: what each exception type means, how to resolve it, and when to escalate or write off.
Meesho Payout Reconciliation: A Practical Guide
Meesho payout reconciliation step by step: group payment statement rows by UTR, match bank credits, explain recoveries and post verified entries in Tally.
Maker-Checker Workflows for Accounting Teams
Why maker-checker beats trust in accounting teams: how to separate preparation from approval for marketplace vouchers, and what the approval log buys you.
Amazon Payout Reconciliation: Why Amounts Don't Match
Amazon payout reconciliation explained: why settlement deposits never equal your sales, the deductions behind the gap, and how to trace every rupee in Tally.
Place of Supply Rules for Online Sellers
Place of supply decides IGST vs CGST/SGST on every online order. How delivery-state rules work for B2C goods and how to get the split right at scale.
Credit Notes in Tally for Marketplace Returns
Book Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho returns as proper TallyPrime credit notes — GST reversal, original invoice references, and matching settlement report rows.
Flipkart Sales Returns: Credit Note Accounting in Tally
Flipkart sales return accounting done right: reading Return rows in the GST report, raising credit notes in Tally, GST reversal and reverse shipping costs.
Excel vs Automation for Marketplace Accounting
Where spreadsheets genuinely work for marketplace books, where they quietly fail, and an honest test for deciding when automation is worth adopting.
Tally Stock Items and Marketplace SKU Mapping
How to map Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho SKUs to TallyPrime stock items — naming, units, GST rates, combos, and keeping the map alive as listings change.
Scaling a CA Firm's E-commerce Accounting Practice
How CA firms turn e-commerce bookkeeping into a scalable service line: standard method, role-based staffing, tooling choices and capacity economics.
Meesho Commission Accounting in Tally: The Right Way
Meesho commission accounting in Tally explained: splitting GST from the inclusive commission figure, claiming input credit, ledgers and journal patterns.
ITC on Marketplace Commission and Fees
Marketplace commissions and fees carry GST you can usually claim as ITC. Here are the conditions, the invoice trail, and the leaks that cost sellers.
Amazon FBA Fees Accounting Guide for Indian Sellers
Amazon FBA fees accounting for Indian sellers: weight handling, pick and pack, storage charges, GST input credit, and clean ledger treatment in TallyPrime.
Choosing Marketplace-to-Tally Software in 2026
A buyer's guide to marketplace-to-Tally tools in 2026: the real evaluation criteria, a factual comparison of the main options, and how to run a fair trial.
Flipkart TCS & TDS in Tally: Correct Treatment Guide
Flipkart TCS and TDS in Tally explained: GST TCS 0.5% u/s 52, income-tax TDS 0.1% u/s 194-O, the ledgers to use and how to claim both credits correctly.
Tally on RDP Servers: E-commerce Integration Guide
How to integrate marketplace data with TallyPrime on a shared RDP server — where the connector runs, port rules, and security lines never to cross.
GSTR-2B Reconciliation of Marketplace Fee ITC
How to reconcile GSTR-2B with Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho fee invoices so you claim every rupee of eligible ITC without inviting mismatch notices.
Amazon Sales Returns: Credit Note Entries in Tally
Amazon sales returns in Tally: convert MTR Refund rows into GST-correct credit notes, reverse tax properly, and reconcile refunds against settlement files.
Reviewing Marketplace Vouchers Before Posting to Tally
A reviewer's checklist for marketplace-generated vouchers: what to check before posting to TallyPrime, batch review tactics, and red flags worth a pause.
Meesho GST Report Guide for Suppliers
The Meesho GST report explained for suppliers: sub order rows, Sale/Return/RTO events, tax splits, End Customer State and building GSTR-1-ready Tally books.
GSTR-3B Walkthrough for E-commerce Sellers
A marketplace seller's walkthrough of GSTR-3B: outward supply tables, ITC on fees in Table 4, paying tax with TCS cash ledger balance, and checks.
A Marketplace Fee Audit Guide for Online Sellers
How to audit the fees marketplaces deduct from your settlements: build expected fees per order, compare to actuals, and raise claims that get answered.
Amazon MTR vs Settlement Report: What's the Difference?
Amazon MTR vs settlement report: what each file covers, how their columns differ, and why Indian sellers need both for GST filing and payout reconciliation.
TallyPrime's Amazon Plug-In: Honest Review and Limits
What TallyPrime Release 7.1's native Amazon Data Import Plug-In does well, where it stops — Amazon-only, file-based, TSS required — and when you need more.
Flipkart Commission & Fees Accounting in Tally
How to account for Flipkart commission and fees in Tally: ledger structure, GST on fees as input credit, journal entries and margin visibility per fee type.
Audit Trail Requirements for E-commerce Books
What an audit trail means for marketplace seller books: the edit log rule for companies, source-to-voucher evidence, and how to keep both defensible.
Amazon Commission & Fees: Ledger Treatment in Tally
Amazon commission and fee accounting in Tally: map settlement amount descriptions to expense ledgers, claim GST input credit, and keep payouts reconciled.
GSTR-1 for Marketplace Sellers: Filing Guide
How marketplace sellers should prepare GSTR-1: B2C tables, operator-wise Table 14 reporting, credit notes for returns, and the HSN summary check.
Tally Voucher Types for Online Sales: A Field Guide
Which TallyPrime voucher type to use for marketplace orders, returns, settlements and fees — with a mapping table and numbering tips for clean audits.
Order-Level vs Summary Reconciliation: What to Choose
Summary reconciliation is fast but hides offsetting errors; order-level matching finds recoverable money. A factual comparison and when each method fits.
Meesho RTO & Returns: Accounting Treatment in Tally
Meesho RTO accounting treatment: RTO vs customer returns, credit notes, GST reversal, stock re-entry and tracking the real cost of failed deliveries.
Tally Ledger Setup for E-commerce Sellers
The ledger list an Indian marketplace seller needs in TallyPrime — party, sales, fee, GST and TCS ledgers — with grouping and naming built for imports.
How to Claim TCS Credit on the GST Portal
Step-by-step guide to claiming marketplace TCS credit on the GST portal: the TDS/TCS statement, accepting entries, and using cash ledger balance.
A Month-End Close Process for E-commerce Clients
A step-by-step month-end close for marketplace seller clients: report collection, import, settlement reconciliation, exception clearing and final sign-off.
Amazon TCS and TDS Accounting in Tally: Seller's Guide
Amazon TCS and TDS accounting in Tally explained: GST TCS at 0.5% u/s 52, income-tax TDS at 0.1% u/s 194-O, ledger setup, entries, and claiming credits.
Flipkart Payment Reconciliation: Step-by-Step Guide
A practical Flipkart payment reconciliation guide: match settlement rows to NEFT credits, verify fees, catch short payments and post clean entries in Tally.
Why Marketplace Payouts Never Match Your Sales
Every deduction between your sales figure and your bank credit, explained: commissions, shipping, collection fees, returns, taxes at source and timing gaps.
TDS Under Section 194-O for E-commerce Sellers
Section 194-O explained for marketplace sellers: the 0.1% TDS on gross sales, how it differs from GST TCS, Form 26AS matching, and booking it right.
Meesho Settlement & Payment Statement Explained
Meesho settlement and payment statement explained: Sub Order No, UTR, Final Settlement Amount, commission with GST, TCS and TDS, and what each means in Tally.
Amazon to Tally Reconciliation: The Complete Guide
Amazon to Tally reconciliation guide: match MTR invoices, settlement payouts, and bank credits, trace every mismatch, and close each month with confidence.
Tally Import Errors: LINEERROR Causes and Fixes
Why TallyPrime rejects imported vouchers with LINEERROR, the six most common causes in marketplace data, and a repeatable process to fix each one fast.
Managing Multiple Marketplace Clients: A CA Workflow
How CA firms keep ten or more marketplace seller clients current without chaos: standard ledgers, a weekly cadence, exception queues and clear ownership.
Flipkart Settlement Report Explained for Sellers
Flipkart settlement report explained column by column: Sale Amount vs Settlement Value, NEFT ID, commission and fee columns, GST on fees, TCS and TDS.
Enable TallyPrime's HTTP Interface on Port 9000
Step-by-step: switch on TallyPrime's local HTTP interface via F1 > Settings > Connectivity, test port 9000, and keep it safe on LAN and RDP setups.
Settlement Reconciliation Explained for Beginners
What settlement reconciliation means for marketplace sellers, why payouts never equal sales, and a simple order-level method you can start this month.
Amazon Settlement Report Explained for Indian Sellers
Amazon settlement report explained for Indian sellers: flat-file structure, amount descriptions like Principal and Commission, and how to book each row.
TCS Under GST Section 52: A Seller's Guide
How GST TCS under Section 52 works for marketplace sellers: the 0.5% rate, net taxable value, GSTR-8, and how the credit reaches your cash ledger.
How to Import Meesho Reports into Tally: Full Guide
How to import Meesho reports into Tally step by step: which panel exports to download, ledger mapping, RTO handling and duplicate-safe voucher generation.
The CA's Guide to E-commerce Client Accounting
A practical guide for CAs handling Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho sellers: which reports matter, how to structure vouchers, and how to reconcile payouts.
How to Import Amazon MTR Report into TallyPrime (2026)
Step-by-step guide to import Amazon MTR reports into TallyPrime: download the file, map GST columns, generate balanced XML vouchers, and verify totals.
TallyPrime XML Import: The Complete Guide
Learn the TallyPrime import XML format — ENVELOPE, TALLYMESSAGE and ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST — plus debit sign rules, master setup and a safe bulk workflow.
GST Guide for E-commerce Sellers in India (2026)
A practical GST guide for Indian marketplace sellers: registration, TCS under Section 52, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, ITC on fees, and reconciliation basics.
How to Import Flipkart Reports into Tally Prime (2026)
How to import Flipkart settlement and GST reports into Tally Prime: which files to download, ledger mapping, voucher types and duplicate-safe re-imports.