About JSON:
JSON stands for the Javascript object notation and is used for interchange data in a standard file format and stored with extension .josn. JSON is used as an alternate for XML for the data transfer process, as XML is a little complex to use. JSON formats are lightweight, self-describing, and easy to understand to use for sending data from server to web page.
Why JSON is used in Tally Tool?
Tally is accounting software where lots of financial data are handled. The data are from different sources, so JSON is used in Tally as a tool to consolidate the data from various sources.
- JSON data formats are used in the data storage, configuration, and validation process.
- Used while transferring the data through APIs, client, and server.
- JSON schema is used the restructure the input data given by the user.
Reason for JSON in Tally:
Every business has to submit their GST for the tax evaluation in the government GST portal. GST portal supports the JSON file format only. As Tally is the most commonly used accounting software with all the features needed to maintain details relating to financial accounts used for the audit purpose, we have updated the software in corresponding to the change need of the customer and business.
Use of JSON in Tally:
Tally ERP 9 version 6.2 has TDL – integration capabilities to support the JSON format file and generated the report for the JSON. Using the JSON feature in the Tally user can directly generate the GSTR-1 and GSTR-2 reports in the JSON format. , generated JSON files for GST can directly be uploaded to the GST portal. JSON the tool can be downloaded and used as an offline tool.
Things need For GSTR-1 filing:
- Internet Connectivity for GST portal to open.
- If GST offline tools and MS Excel are used we need Microsoft office.
- If there is a negative value is generated the GSTR file will not be accepted by the GST portal, so ensure the computed value is equal or greater than the tax value generated.
Advantage of Using JSON in Tally:
- The JSON feature comes free with Tally software.
- Using this JSON in tally GST can be returned directly in the portal.
- Enabling the Plain JSON option to YES, JSON files can be without any formatting in the content.
Why an expert like AXN for JSON tool integration?
JSON has a little coding process to do for which expert guides like AXN tally partners are required to make the GST return process in a user-friendly smooth manner for a long period of time.