How do I import the GSTR-2B JSON file into Tally Prime?

Download the GSTR-2B JSON from the GST portal, then in TallyPrime Release 5.0 onward press Alt+O (Import) > GST Returns, choose the GST registration and GSTR-2B as the return type, browse to the JSON file and press Ctrl+A to accept. TallyPrime processes the file and shows an Import Summary with the number of transactions processed, imported and failed; the imported data then opens in the GSTR-2B Reconciliation report (Alt+G) for you to work the matches and mismatches.

Steps to import

This is the official TallyHelp path for TallyPrime Release 5.0 onward. On TallyPrime 4.1 or earlier, the same download is reached via Alt+Z (Exchange) > Download GST Returns instead, without the intermediate "All GST Options" step.

Download the GSTR-2B JSON (or Excel) for the period from the GST portal.
In TallyPrime, press Alt+O (Import) and select GST Returns.
On the Import GST Returns screen, select the GST Registration, set Return Type to GSTR-2B, and set the File Path to where the download is saved.
Select the GSTR-2B JSON file under File to Import.
Press Ctrl+A to accept — the Import Summary screen shows how many transactions were processed, imported, and failed.
Open the GSTR-2B Reconciliation report (Alt+G) to review the imported data against your purchase vouchers.

How Charter AI does this

Charter AI reads the same GSTR-2B JSON or Excel export directly, without needing it imported into Tally first, and matches it against your purchase-side books automatically. Mismatches are worked in a review screen where you can mark a match, create a draft purchase voucher from a portal row, or ignore one with a note.

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FAQs

Does the import path differ by TallyPrime version?

Yes — Release 5.0 onward uses Alt+O (Import) > GST Returns; TallyPrime 4.1 and earlier use Alt+Z (Exchange) > Download GST Returns, without the "All GST Options" step in between.

What happens if some transactions fail to import?

The Import Summary screen after the Ctrl+A accept step shows how many transactions were processed, imported and failed, so you can see straight away whether anything needs attention.

Where do I review the imported GSTR-2B data afterward?

The GSTR-2B Reconciliation report, opened with Alt+G (Go To), is where the imported statement is matched against your purchase vouchers and shows statuses like Mismatched or Available Only on Portal.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-23

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