SoloBooks
Guide · Tally Export

Export SoloBooks data
into TallyPrime.

A clean handoff to your CA — generate GST-compliant Tally XML vouchers in one click, with debit/credit splits and intra/inter-state tax handled correctly.

Seamless CA collaboration

Your business runs on the cloud, but your Chartered Accountant likely still uses TallyPrime. SoloBooks bridges this gap with native Tally XML files — no manual data entry, no copy-paste.

Understanding the XML structure

SoloBooks constructs every export to adhere to strict Tally standards.

<TALLYMESSAGE>

Each voucher is wrapped in its own envelope. Atomic transaction integrity with precise ledger references — debit and credit totals always balance.

<GSTDETAILS.LIST>

GST compliance baked in. Accurate taxable values, CGST/SGST/IGST splits, and intra vs. inter-state tracking.

The accounting rule for sales

Tally Sales Vouchers follow standard double-entry — "Credit all Incomes and Gains":

How it looks in Tally XML

Specify the entry side using <ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>— Tally uses this instead of "Debit" / "Credit".

Ledger TypeSideISDEEMEDPOSITIVE
Customer / CashDebitYes
Sales LedgerCreditNo
xml-example.xml
<ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>
  <LEDGERNAME>Customer Name</LEDGERNAME>
  <ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>Yes</ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>
  <AMOUNT>-5000.00</AMOUNT>
</ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>

<ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>
  <LEDGERNAME>Sales Account</LEDGERNAME>
  <ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>No</ISDEEMEDPOSITIVE>
  <AMOUNT>5000.00</AMOUNT>
</ALLLEDGERENTRIES.LIST>

Watch out: the amount sign

Tally represents Debits as negative and Credits as positive. If you hit a "Balance Mismatch", check that your customer amount is negative and sales amount is positive.

Step-by-step export

1

Generate the export

Go to Reports → Tally Export. Pick a date range and click Generate XML.

2

Send to your CA

Download TallyExport.xml and share via email or direct link.

3

Import into Tally

In TallyPrime go to Import → Transactions, pick the file, and all vouchers import instantly — no duplicates.

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FAQ

Tally export — common questions

What file format does SoloBooks export for Tally?

SoloBooks exports native Tally XML (the same TDL voucher format Tally uses internally). The file imports directly into Tally ERP 9 or TallyPrime through Import → Transactions, with no manual data entry.

Will the GST tax splits come through correctly in Tally?

Yes. SoloBooks writes CGST and SGST ledgers for intra-state vouchers and IGST for inter-state vouchers, with the correct taxable values, so your GST output liability matches in Tally.

What does a Tally 'Balance Mismatch' error mean during import?

Tally represents debits as negative amounts and credits as positive. A balance mismatch usually means a sign is wrong — the customer/debtor amount should be negative and the sales amount positive. SoloBooks exports already follow this convention.

Can my Chartered Accountant import the file without my login?

Yes. You download the TallyExport.xml file and send it to your CA by email or a shared link. They import it into their own Tally installation; no SoloBooks account is needed on their side.