⚡️ Latest Releases

Release Sept 2023
TDS
Enabling FVU v8.2 to support of Q1 of FY24 returns.
Changes in Form 26Q
1.Introduction of section 194BA - 'TDS on winnings from online games' w.e.f 1st April 2023
2.Introduction of section 194NC - 'TDS on cash withdrawal from co-operative societies' and addition of 3 new columns to capture the value of withdrawal w.e.f 1st April 2023
Changes in Form 27Q
1.Introduction new column to capture 'Whether deductee opting out of new taxation regime [u/s 115BAC (1A)]?' w.e.f 1st April 2023.
2.Introduction of new items under 'Nature of remittances' in relation to capital gains for returns belonging to Q1 of FY24 and onwards.
3.Introduction of section 194BA - 'TDS on winnings from online games', section 194B ‘TDS on winnings from Lottery’, Section 194BB ‘TDS on winnings from Horse Race’ w.e.f 1st April 2023
4.Introduction of section 194NC - 'TDS on cash withdrawal from co-operative societies' and addition of 3 new columns to capture the value of withdrawal w.e.f 1st April 2023.
5.Bifurcation of section 194LC into LC1, LC2 and LC3 to accurate reporting of transactions applicable with different TDS rates.
Changes in Form 27EQ
1.Introduction new column to capture "Whether collectee opting out of new taxation regime [u/s 115BAC(1A)]?' w.e.f 1st April 2023 returns
2.Introduction of section 206C(1G)^T - Remittance under LRS for purposes of education or medical treatment w.e.f. 1-July-23.
Changes in Form 24Q
1.Enabling original and correction returns to match the updated data structure (without incorporating the FVU feature changes).
Fixed and improvements
1.Challan Deletion from UI when challan is not tagged to any deductions within the return.
2.Under LDC tab - show only certificates that are tagged with Reason ^A
3.Re-enabling 206AB check with speed and scale optimisation
4.Certificate generation progress bar implementation and state management to cover closing the generation page while generation is in progress, add DSC if the DSC is expired etc., 
5.Visibility of LDCs in the short deduction report in a few scenarios.
6.Resolving duplicate PAN creation during deduction template or conso ingestion.
7.Fixing TRACES request with PAN - TDS combination having 0.00 TDS value.
8.Other minor fixes and improvements to enrich user experience and product capability
Release Notes GST 21st August 2023
Changes in GSTR-1
1.Auto-computation of summaries in GSTR-1 flow has now been optimzied basis the latest update time stamp. We will now not automatically compute summaries everytime if there has been no change in data. This implementation will improve performance of Preupload validation and G1 drilldown section
2.PAN Level summary generation report was failing for a few users. The issue has now been resolved and users should be able to generate and download PAN Level prepare summary in GSTR-1 flow
Changes in GSTR-3B
1.Users were facing issue while uploading data to GSTN for NIL GSTINs or upload was not working intermittently for a scenario. The issue has now been resolved and users will be able to upload to GSTN seamlessly
2.Users will now be able to access the last uploaded time stamp in the GSTR-3B upload page. This implementation will help customers to know if they already uploaded data to GSTN or not
3.In table 4 of GSTR-3B for ineligible ITC docs, the data was going into 4A(5) and 4B(1) for IMPG, IMPS and RCM PR docs. The issue has been resolved and now data will go in the right section of GSTR-3B table i.e. 4A(1), 4A(2), 4A(3)
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Changes in GSTR-6
1.Users were not able to see the ingested data on Prepare page of GSTR-6 even though the data was accessible on data overview. The issue has been fixed and users are able to access the data in GSTR-6 properly
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Changes in Reports

1.Users with large no of GSTINs and data in their registrations were facing failure in report generation. The issue has now been resolved and users will be able to generate reports for their GSTINs with large data
Changes in Ingestion
1.Support for  Increasing the Line Item Level Limit and File Size Limit at Customer Level
          We have added a support in ingestion where we can now Increase the Number of Line 
         items and file size limit at customer level , earlier the default support for line item was      
         upto 5k ,also the file size supported is now upto 200 Mb( can be configured on the user    
         basis)
          
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Release 9th August 2023
Clear ID
Bank Maturity amount and Date on Confirmation pop up at Fulfilment Screen: 
With this release, External Financing points like Maturity amount,  Maturity date and Bank interest charges are now visible before submitting the invoices. Buyers can view the exact amount and maturity date beforehand which earlier was populated after allocation to the bank. This gives the buyer flexibility to select the correct option.
Custom Return Posting File for Buyers: 
For clients which are not ERP integrated, need for custom return posting files where separate columns should be added after calculation in the CSV was there. With this release, capability of generating custom columns in the CSV is enabled.
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Warning pop up if approval is being done after payment date: 
Each buyer has their payment dates, and if for any reason approval is being done after payment date, a warning pop up is now shown for the buyers. This helps them better understand the calculation of discounting for invoices.
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[Tech]  Invoice Status Duplicity/ Active MQ Implementation: 
To stop the invoice duplicity, stringent database changes were done. In future, if any issue arises for invoices duplicity, the database will mark them duplicate automatically. Along with this, active Queue is implemented. This fix will process the invoice status sequentially and change the status from Available for Posting → Sent to ERP → Posted to ERP. 


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Release 3rd August 2023
GST
Changes in GSTR-1
1.Error message addition and improvements in GSTR-1 upload and filing screens. The error messages which were not reflected on the UI will now appear on the UI and in a user understandable manner (E.g. : Latest summary is not generated on GSTN, please retry upload to GSTN from upload step)
2.The text in the “Upload to GSTN without fixing” modal wasn’t clear to users and what would be its implications. We have updated the text for better clarity. 
3.In the prepare page drill down users were seeing a difference in value if the invoice was linked to an advance which was supposed to be adjusted. We have now addressed this, and users will see consistent values across all pages of GSTR-1 (i.e. Prepare Page, View Sections and Invoice listing screens)
4.In GSTR-1 users were facing upload error due to negative values in the doc series summary for the cancelled docs column. The issue has been addressed and now users wont find negative values in the cancelled docs column for Doc series summary. Upload failure will also no longer happen due to this.
5.NIL filing tag was getting removed in the filing page post filing was successfully done. The issue has now been resolved and users will continue to see the NIL tag even after filing is successfully done
6.There was an inconsistency is displaying Filed with EVC/DSC in the filing screen. The issue has now been resolved and user will see consistent information even after filing is successfully done
Changes in GSTR-3B
1.For table 3.2 users were getting two options in the dropdown for Andhra Pradesh (State Code : 28 and 37). Now that has been updated and user will see only one option 37-Andhra Pradesh which is the code after division
2.While editing challan is GSTR-3B, the decimal point at the end was getting removed and additional zeroes were getting added at the end. This led to sharp increase in challan values and users had top put additional effort to fix these. The experience has been updated and no longer additional zeroes will be added at the end
3.In the Tax Calculation - the taxable w.r.t sec 9(5) was getting adjusted with ITC available. However, based on GSTN notification, it should be paid via cash. The adjustments have now been addressed and tax liability of sec 9(5) will now be considered under cash payment
4.The users were not clear with what does the deferred ITC In table 4A(5) means. We have now added a ( i ) button beside it which will explain what does it mean when hovered over it. The message will be “ITC present in 2B but not claimed in current month”
5.NIL filing tag was getting removed in the filing page post filing was successfully done. The issue has now been resolved and users will continue to see the NIL tag even after filing is successfully done
6.There was an inconsistency is displaying Filed with EVC/DSC in the filing screen. The issue has now been resolved and user will see consistent information even after filing is successfully done
7.The 3B drilldowns have been made user friendly and users now don't need to scroll left-right and vice versa to edit form or view details like SGST or Cess. The form will be completely visible till cess information
Changes in GSTR-6
1.In GSTR-6 we were getting errors in different formats from GSTN. This was leading to loss of information during upload errors from a user perspective. We have now taken care of format difference and user will get complete information after there is any error during upload
2.Users were seeing upload failure for GSTINs whose OTPs weren’t active. We have updated the experience and users will not see any failure for inactive GSTINs
Changes in ITC-04
1.DSC filing isnt implemented in ITC-04, however it was available on UI. We have now disabled the option of DSC filing in ITC-04
2.Users were seeing upload failure for GSTINs whose OTPs weren’t active. We have updated the experience and users will not see any failure for inactive GSTINs
3.Asterik (*) symbol is added in the challan creation flow for ITC-04 to make sure all mandatory fields are clear to users
4.Users were not able to delete data from the import history screen by simply deleting the file. The issue has now been addressed and data will be deleted if files are deleted from import history
Changes in Reports
1.Trade name wasn’t coming in the GSTIN verification report. The issue has now been addressed and users will see the correct trade name in GSTIN verification report
Changes in Ingestion
1.Support for Branch Level Ingestion
1.Users will now have the option to ingest the data at Branch level , samefeature was supported in GST 1.0 , we came up with this feature to support the users who migrated to GST 2.0 and were having branch level data. 
2. At UAM Level the users who will be having access to only specific Branches will not be having access to Forms or reconciliation same will also be communicated to end users on UI and user will be blocked using these feature. A Banner clearly having a communication for this will be part of next release.
2.Improving the experience of ingesting the data having multiple sheets( Sales Govt Template)
1.Today if the user was having more than 5k line items for a document in any of the sheets we were failing the import for the entire file. Also the error message shown on Ui was incorrect .
2.We now have improved the experience for the same, the user will get the error message clearly communicating that line item for a particular document has exceeded 5K line items( For some users we have enabled this for more than 8 K Line items and depending on use case by use case we can support the same) and also rest of the sheets and rest of the documents which will not be having any validation failure and will get successfully ingested .
3.Support for Delete column in Purchase Flat Template
1.We have added a support for Delete column in Purchase Flat template, using the same user can delete any document from the system. User has to pass the “Y” flag for deleting any document. This feature works at document level.
Notice Management
1.Reducing notices sync effort 
1.Password for notice sync will be saved upon first usage to ensure from second attempt onwards users only have to enter captcha for syncing cases from portal.
2.Minor bug fixes to improve user experience
1.Sorting of cases has been improved to show the latest notice/order on top for a case
2.Due date population across all case types now being populated
E-Invoicing India
Fixes and Improvements
Signed invoice and signed QR code field has been removed from the E-Invoice lite report downloaded from archives section to significantly reduce the time taken for download.
If signed invoice and signed QR code field is required, lite report can be downloaded from documents screen for last 12 months
Generation of an einvoice is not allowed for a B2B or B2C invoice already in generated or cancelled status. This is mandatory to avoid duplicacy and correctness of invoice data.
A sample use case avoided because of this validation - Users generate a B2B invoice and cancel it. Subsequently they generate a B2C invoice with the same invoice number. This leads to the cancelled B2B invoice response getting overwritten with the latest response and B2C contains the govt. response earlier stored for B2B invoice.
TDS
Fixes and Improvements
Verify PAN in batches - optimized the PAN verification (from ui to api), it reduced the time taken to verify 100 PANs from 3.30mins to less than 1 min.
Improving the PAN uniqueness - optimised the PAN uniqueness criteria to reduce the write conflicts in DB - it reduces the ingestion/upload time and better handling of the multiple ingestions at a given point in time. Also, additional columns related to deductions such as Address, contact details, NR -Yes/No, PE - Yes/No (applicable for 27Q and 27EQ) are moved to deduction tables from deductee tables, thereby PAN report is simplified.
What are deductee uniqueness criteria? Identification of unique deductee. It is implemented to reduce the number of duplicate PANs thereby verifying PANs and the PAN report will clean data. Post changes, below is the uniqueness criteria..
Structurally valid PAN: TANofDeductor_PANofDeductee_RefNumber/SerialNumber_Country [Country will be considered only in case of form 27Q, If PAN and Country match Ref number will be updated]
Structurally Invalid PAN: TANofDeductor_PANofDeductee_NameofDeductee_RefNumber/ SerialNumber_Country [Country will be considered only in case of form 27Q if the RefNumber is different a new deductee will be created.]
Release 27th July 2023
eInvoicing - India
Changes in onboarding flow
Onboarding flow will consist of just the GSTIN addition step and selection of eWay bill requirement for business
Upon completion of onboarding steps user will be able to explore the product and ingest invoices
Authorise Clear to Generate IRNs (Adding API credentials)
Users will be able to create and add API (NIC/ClearIRP) credentials from the IRN generation action itself
Users can register and create API credentials for multiple GSTINs at once
Auto detection of registration status, automation has been implemented to reduce manual effort and make process easy
eWay bill for ship transport mode
User can provide the vehicle details - vehicle number for ship mode of transport where goods are initially moved by road
User can either send the vehicle number details during ingestion or update the transporter details
User role permission
User which do not have the permission to add user in other product like GST, MaxITC, but have admin role in eInvoicing would not be allowed to invite users in other product.
User will be shown only the product for which they have permission in the user invitation flow
Release 21st July 2023
GST
Changes in GST
1.Help and Support (v0)
1.We are launching our first version (v0) of Help and Support on GST 2.0
2.User’s can now easily create a support ticket using Help and Support
3.User’s will be able to provide Feedback for all flows
4.User’s will be able to access the release notes directly from the product
2.A GSTIN can have a password length of max 15 characters and GSTN has restricted it on their UI. We were however accepting more than 15 characters as well which led to confusion amongst the user. We have added validations for it and now user can only enter a max of 15 characters in the password field 
Changes in GSTR-3B
1.4D(2) others has now been updated and user can also see the breakdown of 4D(2). The breakdown will give user details about ISD Ineligible ITC and others
2.User Experience Improvements 
1.User were seeing a shift in columns while editing prepared 3B. The issue has been fixed and user would see a consistent behavior in edit and saved mode
2.In the edit mode, the copy paste of values was not working as per expectation and some users were experiencing page breaks. The issue has now been resolved
3.While downloading the data from GSTN, we error messages were wrongly populated. The messages have now been updated
4.Some users were experiencing intermittent page breaks while accessing the recon flow from GSTR-3B. The issue has been resolved
5.Text changes have been made on several CTAs for better user understanding and clarity
3.Negative value in 4B(2) - Banner for user clarity
1.GSTN doesn't accept negative values in 4B, however while using Table 4 autopopulation table 4 does get negative values in 4B due to presence of excess Credit Notes. We have now added a banner for user communication which will make it clear to them that how they can fix this
4.GSTR-3B Multi GSTIN Template update
1.Null/Zero values in the template were not handled correctly on the product, which has now been resolved
2.PoS validation didn't exist in the multi GSTIN template and that also now been added
3.Adding additional rows in table 4 with similar description in no longer a challenge now. User can add rows with same description (e.g. “Others” can be a added multiple times)

5.Ineligible ITC was appearing in 4A(4) - Inward supplies from ISD while updating table 4. The values should have been part of 4D(2). The issue has now been resolved and the ineligible ITC will now correctly be part of 4D(2) instead of 4A(4)
6.Table 4 population from 2B vs PR - 
1.Users were seeing different values in Table 4 in 3B and Generated Table 4 in reconciliation. The issue has now been resolved. Users will see consistent table 4 across forms and reconciliation 
2.Users were seeing zero values in Table 4 after pushing data from reconciliation. The issue has now been resolved and users will see expected values in table 4 after pushing data from reconciliation
Changes in Reports
1.User Interface for Multi PAN Filed 3B Reports
2.User can now access the information for Multi PAN Filed 3B reports on the GST 2.0 UI itself. No need to download multiple excels and work on it
3.Generate report and access insights on the UI in a matter of clicks
Clear ID
I2F Banner Live: With this release Invoice to Finance Banner is visible to all proprietor companies. Vendors can login and on clicking on the banner is redirected to the I2F product.
ID to I2F

Changes in Roles and Privileges:  Roles and privileges Screen is modified to accommodate all the newer features in the platform. For eg: New Banks added in the roles. And previously unused roles and privileges are removed. Now Each Action on the platform can be controlled fully by Roles and Privileges Screen.
RXIL Code Refactoring: RXIL code was refactored from previous 3 year old version to new -
1.Replaced Withdraw API from Soft Delete API
2.RXIL Logs are created
3.Transaction Withdraw - Invoice Status Issue fixed

FTP Magnet Solution: Anchor Companies can drop invoice and payment files at FTP Magnet link. This gives input capability to Clear ID to solve for more companies.
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[Tech]  Axis Bank Allocation Changes : Bank Allocation wrt one anchor company was modified to keep a clause that “Invoice maturity period” should not exceed 120 days than invoice date. This check was implemented in the fulfillment section and system will throw an error if the criteria is not matched.
TDS
Release dt 25th July 2023
Features
1.Enabled direct import of challans from IT portal along with Section code and Major head information.
2.Enabled Form 24Q salary reconciliation report, this will help to reconcile Annexure 1 (deductions) with Annexure 2 (salary details) and accessible only by TAN Admin, data preparation, salary admin and data preparation, not by non-salary admin and data preparation.
3.PAN Verification changes - incorporated new status to PAN
1.Active and inoperative -  this will be marked as Active and inoperative in ClearTDS - applicable for individual PANs only and represents PAN-Aadhaar are not linked. TDS is to be made at a higher rate.
2.Active and operative - this will be marked as Active in ClearTDS - applicable for individual PANs only and represents PAN-Aadhaar are linked. TDS is to be made at a normal rate.
3.Deleted - this will be marked as Inactive in ClearTDS - represent PAN is surrendered on account of entity closure or death of PAN holder.
4.Data preparation role access changes - restricting the user from accessing the creation of new deductor, edit of deductor, TRACES certificate generation.
Improvements
1.Blocking FVU generation for Q1 - Form 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ for FY 2023-24 until next RPU version update.
2.Due date update for Q1 - Form 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ for FY 2023-24 to 30th Sept 2023, helps in accurate calculation of late filing fees under potential notices.
3.Incorporated the short deductions in Form 27Q as per Rule 37BC of the IT Rules. 
Fixes
1.Enabling FVU download option post e-filing Successful or Failure as well will help the user to download the filed FVU file and keep a copy of form 27A for future reference.
2.Fixing the issue of signing on all the pages when no cover page and signing on custom cover pages is selected.
3.Fixing the date calculation for determining the period for which the interest on the late deposit is to be levied. Number of months or part of the month = [(date of deduction+ 1 day)] till the date of deposit after the due date.
4.Minor fixes in salary details ingestion rules in Form 24Q, Q4.
Release 6th July 2023
GST
Changes in GSTR-1
1.Pre-Upload Validation - Min 6 Digit HSN/SAC code 
1.We are continuously improving our pre-upload validations and now have added the validation for the requirement of a minimum 6 digit HSN/SAC code in the HSN summary
2.Earlier users were blocked at the time of ingestion and that took more time to import data. Now users can simply update their HSN summary after pre-upload validation
3.The fix will also resolve the issue with the Sales sync feature where data was not getting synced directly from Clear E-invoicing to Clear GST as sales data in E-inv didn't have proper HSN details.
2.User experience improvement during Upload to GSTN
1.After triggering the upload, users will see a banner on the upload page indicating that information is being fetched from GSTN for the "Uploaded to GSTN" row.
2.This enhancement builds more trust with users by providing real-time updates.

3.Error Handling Improvement:
1.Previously, when users encountered errors such as 403, 404, or 500 in our internal system, the product showed the data as if it was still being processed. However, we have made an enhancement to provide more accurate feedback.
2.In case of a failed request due to internal system errors, users will now see a clear message informing them that the request has failed. They will be advised to retrigger the same request for further processing. This improvement ensures better transparency and helps users take appropriate action
4.Filtered PAN Summary 
1.Excel PAN summary will now be prepared only for the filtered GSTINs, instead of all GSTINs.
2.This improvement ensures users receive relevant summary data based on their selection.

5.Ordering of GSTINs across screens
1.Fixed the inconsistency in the ordering of GSTINs when viewed on different pages and dropdowns.
2.The ordering will now be consistent based on the state code, providing a better user experience.
6.Delete document on GSTN
1.Introduced a new action, "Delete from GSTN," allowing users to delete single or bulk documents directly from the GSTR-1 listing screen.
2.Users can now delete documents from GSTN without the need for reconciliation.

7.Performance Improvement of Auto Compute
1.We have optimized the performance of the auto computes, resulting in faster summary generation and page loading times.
Changes in GSTR-3B
1.Edit GSTR-3B UX updates 
1.Resolved an issue where number formats were not updated properly when copying and pasting values from sheets, eliminating errors and ensuring a smooth user experience.
2.IMPS SEZ details in 4A(5)
1.Addressed the issue where IMPS SEZ details were incorrectly placed in 4A(2) instead of 4A(5).
2.Users will now find the IMPS SEZ details in the correct line item of 4A(5).
3.Improvement in Logic of populating ISD ITC from 2B in Table 4 of GSTR-3B
1.Fixed the issue where both eligible and ineligible ITC were being populated incorrectly in 4A(4) instead of segregating them appropriately.
2.Now, eligible ITC is correctly populated in 4A(4) and ineligible ITC in 4D(2), ensuring compliance with GST regulations.
3.This improvement ensures accurate reporting and management of ISD ITC.
4.Improvement in the Table 4 Excel report downloaded
1.PAN Level and GSTIN Level Summary Sheets for Table 4 will now include a new row, 4C, representing "Net ITC Available."
2.Reordered columns in the GSTR 3B summary Excel report for better clarity and consistency.
1."Original Doc IGST," "Original Doc CGST," "Original Doc SGST," "Original Doc Cess," "Original Doc Total Tax," and "Original Doc Taxable value" columns are now positioned before the "4A5 Total Tax" column.
2.This reordering improves the logical flow of information and facilitates easier analysis of the report.
5.Delete summary from import history
1.Users were able to the see GSTR-3B summary on UI even after deleting the file from the import history. The issue has now been resolved and data will be deleted from the UI if the file has been deleted via import history
Changes in GSTR-6
1.Error Report Generation 
1.Resolved the issue where users couldn't see data in the error report post-upload due to case sensitivity differences in the document numbers between GSTN and Clear.
2.The error report will now provide detailed information even in cases of document number case sensitivity mismatch.
2.Previously, ISD Docs were generated for all GSTINs regardless of user selection.
1.This issue has been resolved, and ISD Docs will now be generated only for the selected GSTINs.
2.Generate ISD docs for selected GSTINs

Change in Sales Recon
1.EWB vs Sales / GSTR-1 Recon improvements
1.Added support for custom fields in the Recon report, making custom fields imported as part of the Sales register available in the Recon results report.
2.E-invoice (GSTR-1) vs Sales Register Recon improvements
1.Improved matching results
1.Previously, differences in document sub-section details were not highlighted, leading to potential errors. Now, such differences are flagged, categorizing the documents as mismatched.
2.Previously, scenarios with multiple documents (Invoices, CDNs) sharing the same document number on Sales and GSTR-1 did not get matched.
The improved matching rules now facilitate 1-1 matching for such scenarios, improving accuracy and reducing missing matches.
2.Customer name not appearing in Matching results issue
1.There was a long pending issue that the customer name was not appearing in matching results for Export, B2CL and also B2B documents in some cases. This issue is resolved.
2.Customer names present as part of the Sales register will be considered and shown in the matching results (both Product UI and Excel report). In case the customer name is not present in the sales register, the system will try to fetch & show the customer name from the Govt data 
Changes in Ingestion
1.Disabling the duplicate file ingestion
1.Disabled the option for users to ingest the same file when the ingestion is already in progress.
2.Users will now receive an error message stating, "This is a duplicate file. Data import for this file is already in progress. Please refer to the import history section for more details."
2.Ingestion issue fixes
1.Added support for selecting the current FY (financial year) in the Sales summary. Users can now select 23-24 from the dropdown.
2.Supported the selection of port codes along with port names. Previously, users were unable to pass the port code and name, but this fix enables seamless data entry in the backend.
Changes in Reports
1.PAN Level G1 vs 3B vs Books - Individual GSTIN sheets 
1.Updated the G1 vs 3B vs Books report to include individual GSTIN level sheets in the Excel report.
2.Users will now have access to specific GSTIN-level data for better analysis
TDS
Improvements
1.Enabling the users to get multiple RRR/PRN in correction returns.
2.Improving the correction return filing related to section 194Jb having no TDS with lower deduction reason.
3.Enabling manual upload of csi file for FVU generation along with existing IT portal and NSDL automation.
Fixes
1.Fixing the failures related to import and sync of LDCs where the number of LDCs to be imported is more than 150.
2.Improving the TRACES login failure use cases in case of Bulk PAN verification.
3.Potential notices - fixing the interest on late deposit calculation for Form 27EQ and short deduction calculation logic for sec 194C for non-company deductees.
4.Sec 80D calculation in case of Form 24Q, Q4 correction returns.
E-Invoicing (India)
Switchers mechanism between NIC1, NIC2, ClearIRP
A switcher mechanism has been implemented to divert the incoming user requests to a secondary source to ensure maximum uptime.
If NIC1 is down/APIs are slow the user requests will be sent to NIC2
If ClearIRP is down/APIs are slow the user requests will be sent to NIC1
All depended API calls like cancellation, GET_IRN etc would be sent to the source where IRN was generated
Validation addition
Using the IRP db to check the GSTIN status for IRN generation
Reverse charge supply is not allowed for ISD recipients
Updated the pincode to state mapping to ensure pincode belongs to the state mentioned
Updating the master codes
In the state master codes, 99 is removed for other country
Added validation for country code, port code and currency codes from master code list
Tax rates 10, 20 and 30 have been removed as these are not allowed by GSTN
Exact pin code to state mapping have been implemented according to the master codes
Changes to DSC user role permissions
Earlier only the workspace and PAN/GSTIN admins had the permission to add digital signature to an invoices. The user permissions have been update so that users with permissions to generate einvoice and eWay bill can add digital signature. User roles einvoice only, eWay bill only, non cancel can add digital signature.
Improvements
Index optimisation to reduce the time for loading screens on UI
Support print pdf download for same invoice number in different FY. A suffix for FY is added to print pdf downloaded.
Setup Alerts for the e-invoicing and clear invoicing services for CPU and memory usage
Reverted the country code validation for export transactions as it is not implemented on NIC yet
Changes for GST recon
Changes to eWay bill count API to support filter for supplier GSTIN
Customer billing state is included in eWay bill data to be compared against place of supply in SR/G1 for recon
ClearIRP
Support ticket creation by users from UI tool. User will have to fill few fields and give issue description. These tickets will flow to SF from where the L2 support team can check the issue and resolve.
Update the turnover for the GSTIN and update the einvoicing eligibility status for 5-10 Cr turnover
Handling dedup slowness/downtime
Invoice can be registered even when dedup is down. However, if the same invoice is registered with any other IRP then the status needs to be changed as "Rejected"
Release 22nd Jun 2023
GST
Changes in Recon
1.GSTR-1 download improvement in GSTR-1 vs Sales recon
1.Due to an issue in the GSTR-1 vs Recon flow, even when GSTR-1 data download is complete, the status keeps showing as download is in progress until the page is refreshed. This gave the impression that the data download is taking time. 
2.This issue is fixed. Immediately after the GSTR-1 data download is complete, status will show as success.
Changes in GSTR -3B Filed Report
1.Split of turnover in filed 3b report ( Taxable and Non- taxable)
1.We will now provide a feature  that allows users to view a detailed breakdown of their turnover in the Field 3B report, categorizing it into taxable and non-taxable components. This enhancement aims to provide users with enhanced visibility and better understanding

TDS
New Features
Multi TAN - Filing Status Dashboard: Single TAN-based filing tracker revamped to support Multi TAN Filing Status tracker to capture both internal and TRACES return status with recommended actions based on the return status.
Enabling Annexure to Form 16 and non-Form 16: to capture 12BA, Annexure to Part B, Password and Emails of the employee/deductee PANs.
Blocking users with no active license
Improvements
1.Enabling draft status and navigation flow for correction wherein conso file having only challan details
2.De-coupling deductions, salary details, txt file, error file in case of FVU failure for better user experience
3.Improving the E-file via ITR
1.Get RRR number based on ack number, if initial automation is failed
4.Option to download FVU file, even after e-filing is successful
5.Removing the restrictions of data presence capability to access the Repository.
6.Re-write of LDC import capability with import + sync values
7.PAN report to provide “Not Available” status for Aadhaar linking of non-individual PANs.
8.Form 16
1.Bifurcated the templates into 3 sections to solve the alignment issues
2.Excel-based certificate generation report for all the Forms
Fixes and minor improvements
1.Fixing unable to view/download return data due to FSD sync
2.Salary details deductible, taxes and short deductions calculation fixes
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Release 13th June, 2023
EWB recon (Sales)
Enterprises can reconcile their EWBs against the Sale Register or GSTR-1 (Draft or Filed) at a monthly level.
PAN level reconciliation of XX lakh invoices in less than XX minutes
Struggling to download & prepare EWB data for Recon? We will auto download your EWBs (by me, by others) daily & keep it ready. 
Actionable matching report to quickly narrow down on the valid discrepancies in documents.

*This is an early availability release
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Ingestion
PR Validation Removal to reduce Integration TAT(For ERP Users)


To expedite the integration process, we have removed certain validations from PR, allowing user data to be ingested into the reconciliation system more swiftly. This means that users can now run reconciliations without being blocked by validation errors. Instead, the system will generate warnings for any documents that have validation errors.
This new approach empowers users  to take control of the reconciliation process and make informed decisions about the next course of action for documents flagged with warnings. By providing users  with visibility into potential validation issues, they  have the flexibility to review and address them as needed.
We believe that this change will significantly reduce integration TAT for ERP users and enhance the efficiency and ensure smooth onboarding
Changes in GSTR-3B
1.3.1 d comparison row In 3.1d comparison with GSTN row was showing data from PR and not from GSTN. The issue has been fixed and now data is updated from GSTN
2.a. GSTR-3B source update After ingesting GSTR-3B summary the source was not getting changed to GSTR-3B summary and now that has been fixed.
       b. After running the recon of 2B vs PR, the data source for entire table 4 was getting     update to recon. Now the issue has been fixed and user will have the option to decide whether to update for all rows or for selected ones 
   3. a. Make Payment post credit to ledger - Bug Fixes The offset feature was failing because tax liability or input available was getting rounded off to a lower value. The issue has been fixed and now the values will rounded to higher/lower precision correctly
       b. Clear GST smart offset was getting calculated wrongly and negative values were appearing in ITC utilization. The issue has been resolved and user wont see negative values in ITC utilization
4.GSTR-3B connected flow from recon
      a. Users can now seamlessly move to GSTR-3B filing from recon (2B vs PR) after their table 4   is prepared. One CTA will take the users to GSTR-3B with all data sources pre-filled
 5. Recommended source in GSTR-3B
      a. The recommended source in GSTR-3B has been updated and now the recommended sources are 2B vs PR wherever data could be filled via recon
6.DSC filing failure
      a. Few users were facing failures while filing returns using DSC method. We have fixed the  issue
7.Multi GSTIN summary template - Fixes
      a. Deleting of sub rows in template lead to ingestion failure and users were not clear with the issue. The bug has been fixed
      b. Deleting of sub rows in template also lead to duplication of rows in table 4 and also led to upload failure. The issue has been fixed with the release
8.UX improvements
    a. In table 4 users were facing an issue where an edit was not saved even after doing   multiple  attempts. The issue has been addressed and now values will be saved immediately after the user clicks on save
9.Difference in value between prepare and review tax calculation page
       a. Users were noticing a difference in prepare page and review tax calculation page due to the rounding error. The issue has been addressed and now there will be a parity between the pages for all values
10.User edited table 6.1 on upload page
Users who were using user edit mode of ITC offset were not able to see the table 6.1 on Preview 3B page in the Upload screen. The issue has been addressed and now users will be able to see what mode of tax calculation they are using in the upload screen as well
11.Download failure messages of 2B and Interest/Late fees 
Users were seeing download failures in the data source page of 3B and were not able to get clarity why is it failing. Messages have been added for better clarity for our users
12. Ingestible GSTR-3B recon report
The table 4 recon report coming out of 2B vs PR is now ingestible and users can easily use that report to seamlessly work with their GSTR-3B


Release 6 June, 2023

Changes in GSTR-1
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Sequencing for Sub section drill down in G1 GSTIN Summary 
The drill down sequencing of sub-sections for Credit Debit Note - Registered (9B), B2B Amendments (9A), and CDN Registered Amendments (9C) in the GSTR-1 Prepare page did not match the sequencing on the GSTN portal.
The sequencing has been updated to align with the GSTN portal, allowing users to easily compare the information.
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GSTR-1 Amendment linking issue
Users were experiencing issues in the amendment section, where documents related to the current financial year were incorrectly linked to older FY invoice numbers during amendments.
This issue has been resolved, and now the linking will be accurate with respect to the current financial year.
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Delete from Clear - Action
A new action has been added on the prepare page of GSTR-1, allowing users to delete all data from clear GST without leaving the GSTR-1 flow.
Users can now easily delete all data from clear GST within the GSTR-1 interface.
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Description in HSN Summary
Users were not receiving description information in the HSN summary when using Auto compute.
The Auto compute summary of HSN will now include description information.
The first description information for that HSN code provided by the user in the clear sales register template will be considered.
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Settings for defining logic for HSN Auto compute 
Users can now choose the logic for HSN auto compute and decide whether to consider CDNs and their quantity for computing the HSN summary.
Users will also be able to configure this setting at a GSTIN level.
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Improved Error Messages and New Additions
Error messages while “Uploading to GSTN” have been updated to provide clearer explanations and make it easier for users to understand.
New error messages have been added to cover cases that were not addressed previously eg: GSTIN cancellation status etc
Changes in GSTR-3B

Backward Compatibility for GSTR-3B Prepare Page 
The prepare page of GSTR-3B for return periods before Aug'22 has been made similar to GSTN.
Users will no longer see the table 4 drill-down breakups on the view prepared 3B page, aligning it with the GSTN interface for the Return period till July,2022
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ITC Savings Banner - Smart Offset
Previously, users were encountering a banner for zero savings in the Tax calculation drill down.
The banner will no longer be visible to users when there is zero savings in the clear GST calculation as compared to the Government calculation.
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Enhanced User-Friendly Error Messages
Error messages for uploading to GSTN have been updated to provide a simpler understanding for users.
New error messages have been added to cover cases that were previously not addressed, ensuring comprehensive error handling.
Changes in GSTR-6

Amendment Support in GSTR-6 Clear Template
Users can now add amendment details in the GSTR-6 form using the clear GST template.
Details can be added for Table 6A (Amendment of ITC received in previous returns), Table 6C (Amendment of Debit/Credit Notes received), and Table 9 (Amendment of ITC received in previous returns).
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Invoice Number Validation in GSTR-6
Users were encountering issues such as invoice numbers exceeding 16 characters or containing special characters while uploading data to GSTN during GSTR-6 filing.
Validations have been implemented to address these issues, ensuring a smooth upload process without any errors related to invoice number format
Changes in ITC-04
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Warning Modal during Upload to GSTN
Users will now receive a warning modal when uploading to GSTN in the case of NIL filing.
If users have selected NIL filing but still have some data available on GSTN, the warning modal will appear.
This enhancement aims to alert users about the presence of data on GSTN despite selecting NIL filing, ensuring accuracy and preventing unintended actions.
Changes in Reports
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G1 vs 3B vs Books
In the comparison report for G1 vs 3B vs Books, G1 summaries were displaying twice the ingested summary sections, resulting in inconsistent data in the books section.
The issue has been resolved, and users will now see consistent data in the comparison report, aligned with their books.
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GSTIN Verification Report - Additional Address Details
Users were not receiving additional address details for their vendor GSTINs when using the GSTIN verification report.
The issue has been resolved, and users will now be able to access the additional address details for all their vendors on the UI as well as in the downloaded Excel report.
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Filed G1 Report
Users were experiencing inaccuracies when fetching the Filed G1 Report after filing their returns.
The issue has been resolved, and the data will now be freshly fetched from GSTN after filing the returns, providing users with the updated Filed status.
Changes in E-invoice (GSTR-1) vs Sales Recon
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Matching results issue fix
Previously, documents with mismatches in Document type (Invoice, Debit Note, Credit Note) were displayed incorrectly as exact matches in the matching results section.
This issue has been addressed, and these documents will now be correctly identified as mismatches in the matching results.
Users can expect improved accuracy in identifying and resolving discrepancies between E-invoice (GSTR-1) and Sales Recon data.
Changes in Ingestion
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Enhancing the performance of downloading large files from the Data Overview screen
Previously, users faced difficulties when attempting to download large Excel files. To address this, we have implemented a file chunking mechanism.
If the size of the file exceeds more than 6 lac line items for both Sales and Purchase, the system will automatically split the file into multiple CSV files.
These CSV files will be conveniently combined and presented in a ZIP folder, allowing users to download all the data in one go.
This improvement ensures a smoother experience and easier access to data, particularly for users handling large volumes of GST information.
Feature: Clear Add-on for Tally (TCP)
1.Sandbox Testing Environment:
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Users can now utilize the sandbox installer to set up a sandbox environment. This allows you to test compatibility and ensure a smooth transition to the production environment.

2.Multiple Deployment Environments:

Users have the flexibility to install it on various deployment environments, including local systems (desktops, laptops), cloud servers, RDP servers, AWS servers, and more. This ensures adaptability to your preferred infrastructure.

3.User Access Control:

You now have the ability to control user access to the Clear GST module. This feature enables you to allow or disallow specific users from using the module, providing better control over your compliance processes.

4.Multi-GSTIN Support:

The enhanced TCP allows you to maintain and manage documents for multiple GSTINs under the same PAN. You can upload documents from Tally to Clear either at the PAN level or GSTIN-wise, simplifying your compliance management for multiple entities.

5.GST Registers:

You can now view a comprehensive list of documents before uploading, based on ledger configuration for GST applicability. This provides better visibility and control over the documents to be uploaded, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

6.Voucher Type Configuration:

By default, Sales, Purchase, Debit Notes, and Credit Note voucher types are included. However, with the enhanced TCP, users can configure additional voucher types for GST upload, tailoring the connector to their specific requirements.

7.Document Overview:

The document overview feature allows you to view detailed line item information such as item description, taxable amount, tax amount, and more before uploading. Once uploaded, the overview also includes upload status and error messages, if any. This helps you verify the data and address any errors or discrepancies efficiently.

8.Selective Upload:

You have the flexibility to select and upload one, multiple, or all documents within a register to Clear. You can also apply filters based on voucher type and date ranges, streamlining your upload process.
9.Error Messages:

Users can now view voucher-level error messages for data validation errors. This enables you to correct errors directly from Tally before re-uploading, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Error messages are conveniently available on the Import History page at an upload activity level.
10.Filter by Status and Re-upload by Status:

User can Filter documents by status (Uploaded, Failed, and Not Uploaded) and selectively re-uploading failed or not uploaded documents is also available in this release.

​Here is the detailed guide on how to install Tally Connector along with the FAQ.
Release 22- May, 2023
GST
Changes in GSTR-1
1.We understand the importance of having a comprehensive view of your uploaded data on GSTN. With this update, we have introduced the ability for users to download a Pan level or Multi GSTIN summary of the data uploaded to GSTN in GSTR-1 flow in an Excel format. This summary is available at both section and GSTIN levels, providing you with valuable insights and analysis options.
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Impact:
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Improved Data Analysis: The availability of Pan level and Multi GSTIN summaries enables you to check your uploaded data in a more structured and detailed manner.
Streamlined Reporting: By offering the option to download data summaries in Excel, you can generate customized reports for internal analysis, audits, or compliance requirements. This enhances your reporting capabilities and simplifies data sharing within your organization.
Changes in Reports:
1.Updated Dates for ITC-04 in Filing Tracker:
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Keeping up with the latest changes on GSTN is crucial for accurate filing. In this release, we have updated the dates for ITC-04 in the filing tracker based on the latest GSTN modifications. As a result, you will now be able to view dates categorized by half-yearly and annual returns, providing you with a clearer understanding of your filing schedule.


2.Updated Due Dates for the Past Year:
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We recognize the importance of being informed about due dates and ensuring compliance. To assist you in meeting your filing obligations, we have updated the due dates for the past year in the filing tracker. We have also incorporated any changes made by GSTN during this period, ensuring that you have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips.
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Impact:
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Increased Compliance Accuracy: With updated dates, you can plan your filing activities more effectively, ensuring that you submit your returns on time and stay compliant with GSTN regulations.
Reduced Compliance Risks: By incorporating any changes made by GSTN, we help mitigate the risk of missing important deadlines due to outdated information. This ensures that you are always up-to-date with the latest filing requirements.
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3.Resolved Issue with Filling Details in GSTIN Verification Reports
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We understand the importance of accurate verification reports in maintaining data integrity. In this release, we have resolved an issue where filling details were not getting populated in the GSTIN verification reports for cases where the month of the last return filing is after the month of cancellation. This issue has been fixed, ensuring that your verification reports are now comprehensive and include all relevant filling details.
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Impact:
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Comprehensive Reporting: The resolution of this issue ensures that your GSTIN verification reports provide a complete overview of your filing details, even in scenarios where the last return filing is after the cancellation month. This helps you maintain accurate records and ensures compliance with GSTN requirements.

Release 13- May, 2023
GST
Changes in Ingestion
Performance optimizations in Data Overview for Purchase 
Improved Performance
We have addressed the performance issue that caused the page to load slowly. With this                        update, you will experience a faster loading time and improved overall performance of the        Data Overview page.
Enhanced Filtering
Data reflection after applying filters has been improved. You can now easily filter the data based on your preferences, and the page will reflect the changes quickly.
Optimization Results:

In production for the last 19 months (102021 - 042023) for a GSTIN, below is the size of the documents:-
P90 - 9110
P95 -19694
P99 - 69317

Scenario: 1- GSTIN - 19 Lakh data - 1 lakh data for each return period for 19 months
Before optimization: It used to fail to load the data for the first time for 19 month return period. (When selecting 19month RP for the first time)
On selecting 19-month RP for the second time, it used to take 25 seconds on average.
After optimization: On average it takes 7-8 seconds


Scenario: 1-PAN, 3 - GSTIN - 57 Lakh data - 1 lakh data for each return period for 19 months         for each GSTIN
Before optimization: it used to fail to load the data.
After optimization: On average it takes 12-18 seconds
Release 05-May, 2023
GST
Changes in GSTR-1
1.Performance Optimizations:
1.The GSTR-1 form has been optimized to improve its performance.
2.This optimization ensures faster page loading times, faster auto computes, and optimized pre-upload validations.
3.This enhancement makes it easier and quicker for users to access information and prepare their GSTR-1
2.Improved Error Messaging:
1.Error messages received from GSTN have been improved.
2.The messages have been edited to be more user-understandable and easier to comprehend.
3.This enhancement will help users resolve any issues that may arise during the form preparation process quickly and easily.
3.Edit/Delete Signatory:
1.Users can now edit or delete already added signatories in the filing flow.
2.Previously, users could only add new signatories and not delete or edit the already existing ones.
3.This feature upgrade provides users with more flexibility in managing their signatories.

4.Filing Status on Upload Page
1.Users can now see the filed status on the "Upload to Govt Portal" page.
2.Previously, they could only see it on the Filing Page.
3.This enhancement provides better visibility into filing status and helps users track their returns more efficiently.
Changes in GSTR-3B
1.Challan Dashboard Summary:
1.Users can now see an aggregated summary in the challan dashboard of GSTR-3B.
2.Summaries will be updated based on the application of filters.
3.Users can see # Challans, Total Taxable Values, Total Tax, Late Fees, Others, etc. for the challans listed.
2.Error Warning on Prepare GSTR-3B:
1.Users will now get a warning on the Prepare GSTR-3B page if any of their GSTINs under the PAN has an error.
2.Users will have to fix the errors first before moving to the next step (i.e Review Tax Calculation).

3.Download PDF - Generated Challan:
1.Users can now download the generated challans in a PDF format from the GSTR-3B challan dashboard flow.
2.Earlier, users were only able to download the challans in a CSV file.

4.Cash Utilization Banner:
1.Users will now see a banner in the Tax calculation page in GSTR-3B form whenever there is cash available under different heads of IGST, CGST and SGST but tax due is under different heads for which cash is not available.
2.The banner will have the following text “To maximize available cash utilization, use PMT-09 on GSTN to move cash under different headings”.
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5.Download System Generated GSTR-3B PDF:
1.Users can now download the system-generated 3B PDF available on GSTN from the GSTR-3B form.
2.Users will have to provide user ID, password, and captcha to download the PDFs from GSTN.

6.Optimization on Editing the Offset Page:
1.We have optimized the performance of the user edit feature to ensure faster page loading times.
2.It will make it easier and quicker for users to access the information.

7.Soft Warning for OTP Activation for Ledger Pull:
1.Users will now get a soft warning to activate the auth token (OTP) in case it's not active before landing on to the Review Tax Calculation page.
2.Users can decide to activate the OTPs or can skip and move to the next page.
8.Row level source for Table 4:
1.Users can now change sources for each row in Table 4 on the data source page
2.Previously, users could only choose a source for Table 4 as a whole
3.This enhancement provides more granular control over data management
9.Data source for 3.2
1.Users can now decide the source for Table 3.2 in the GSTR - 3B form
2.Previously, the source for Table 3.2 was always the same as Table 3.1
3.This enhancement provides more flexibility in managing data
10.Filing Status on Upload Page:
1.Users can now see the filed status on the Upload to GSTN page
2.Previously, users could only see the upload status on the Upload to GSTN page
3.This enhancement provides more visibility into the filing process
11.Notification for no fetched challans:
1.Users will now get a notification in case no challan is fetched from GSTN with a proper reasoning
2.Previously, users were not getting any information on why there were no challans fetched from GSTN
3.This enhancement provides more clarity and helps users to understand the reasons behind the missing data.
Changes in GSTR-6
1.Improvements in Delete from Clear:
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⚡️ Latest Releases

Release Sept 2023

TDS

Enabling FVU v8.2 to support of Q1 of FY24 returns.

Release Notes GST 21st August 2023

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Release 9th August 2023

Clear ID

Release 3rd August 2023

GST

Notice Management

E-Invoicing India

TDS

Release 27th July 2023

eInvoicing - India

Changes in onboarding flow

Authorise Clear to Generate IRNs (Adding API credentials)

eWay bill for ship transport mode

User role permission

Release 21st July 2023

GST

Clear ID

TDS

Release 6th July 2023

GST

TDS

E-Invoicing (India)

Switchers mechanism between NIC1, NIC2, ClearIRP

Validation addition

Updating the master codes

Changes to DSC user role permissions

Improvements

ClearIRP

Release 22nd Jun 2023

GST

TDS

New Features

Improvements

Fixes and minor improvements

Feature: Clear Add-on for Tally (TCP)

Release 22- May, 2023

GST

Release 13- May, 2023

GST

Release 05-May, 2023

GST
