No more GST confusion: Here are software and apps that help taxpayers

With just a day left for the launch of Goods and Services Tax (GST), the country is getting ready for its biggest tax reform. The companies are coming up with different software and apps which will help the taxpayer file complex GST returns. Here are a list of apps and software to simplify GST for users.

Tally.ERP 9 Release 6
The software developed by Tally Solutions aims to make the transactions and compliance under GST hassle-free and simple for all businesses. The company says the software is simple to set up and fast in enabling GST invoicing, printing and filing. The software comes with an unique error prevention, detection and correction capabilities.

CBEC GST app
The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) launched a GST app to help taxpayers make a smooth transition to the new indirect tax regime. The app provides toll-free numbers and videos, reading materials on GST and also helps in migrating the taxpayers to GST. It walks you through different steps to be followed for migration to GST. It also addresses taxpayers' queries about the new indirect tax regime. At present, the app is available on the android platform.

GST with PwC
The app developed by leading consultancy firm PwC is designed to provide insights, news and updates on GST. The app also gives the users access to the company's analysis on GST impact, new developments and views of the experts on the new tax regime. It also allows the users to interact real time with PwC consultants.

ClearTax GST
The software developed by tax-filing website cleartax.in simplifies your GST return filing and provides free hands-on training to tax experts and businesses. ClearGST app aims to help users with all GST related needs. The app also provides GST calculators for business. The users can also interact with other users to discuss GST-related issues.

Deloitte India GST
The app developed by consultancy firm Deloitte provides latest insights into GST from the company's tax specialists. The app helps taxpayers remain up to date with the recent news and views about the new tax regime.

One Solution
One Solution, an integrated software for all GST and income tax compliance, is developed by Taxman, a leading publisher of tax and corporate laws in India and a recognised GST Suvidha Provider.

GST Coach
The application developed by advocate Ajay Jagga provides FAQs, all the GST rules, registration process and refund procedure.

Zoho Books
Zoho Books is an online GST-ready accounting software which helps taxpayers manage business accounting and file GST returns from a single place. It is a cloud-based software that can be accessed from any device.

GEN-GST
Developed by Jaipur-based CA software development company SAG Infotech Pvt. Ltd., the software provides end-to-end GST solutions to businesses.

hCue PharmaSmart
Digital healthcare platform hCue has launched hCue PharmaSmart, a cloud PoS software exclusively to assist small and medium pharmacy shops to migrate to GST. The software is available on its website and on android mobiles and tablets.