Learn TallyTally questions and answers
The questions beginners ask most, answered briefly, with links to the lessons.
Starting
What is TallyPrime used for?
For keeping the accounts of a business: recording sales, purchases, receipts and payments, tracking stock, and producing reports and tax statements.
Do I need to know accounting to learn Tally?
Yes, the basics: debit and credit, journal entries, ledgers and the trial balance. Tally records what you tell it; it does not decide the entry for you.
How long does it take to learn?
About a month of daily practice for day to day entries, if you know basic accounting.
Where do I get TallyPrime?
From the official website of Tally Solutions, tallysolutions.com. We do not distribute it and cannot advise on licences.
Is this site connected with Tally Solutions?
No. It is an independent learning site and uses no material from Tally Solutions.
Masters
How many groups are there in Tally?
28 predefined groups: 15 primary groups and 13 sub-groups.
Under which group is a customer created?
Sundry Debtors. A supplier is created under Sundry Creditors.
Can I change the group of a ledger later?
Yes. Alter the ledger and change "Under". Its vouchers move with it.
How do I create a ledger during voucher entry?
Press Alt+C in the ledger field.
Vouchers
Which voucher for cash deposited in the bank?
Contra (F4).
Which voucher for paying a supplier?
Payment (F5), debiting the supplier.
Which voucher for a sales return?
Credit Note (Alt+F6).
How do I change the date of a voucher?
Press F2 on the voucher screen.
How do I delete a voucher?
Open it and press Alt+D. To cancel it while keeping the number, press Alt+X.
How do I see what I entered today?
Open the Day Book from Gateway of Tally.
GST, reports and data
How do I enable GST?
Press F11 and set "Enable Goods and Services Tax (GST)" to Yes, then enter the state, registration type and GSTIN.
Why is IGST being charged instead of CGST and SGST?
The party's state differs from the company's state. Check both.
Why does the Trial Balance always agree?
Because Tally will not save an unbalanced voucher. Use it to check whether the balances make sense.
How do I take a backup?
Alt+Y (Data), then Backup. Keep copies on a separate drive.
Can these lessons replace an accountant?
No. They teach how to enter and read accounts. Tax treatment and filing are for a qualified accountant.
Where to read more
Each answer has a full lesson behind it. Start with what TallyPrime is and follow the lessons in order, or use the 30 day plan. Keep the shortcut table open while you practise, test yourself with the group quiz, and finish with the practice exercise. For anything about the software that these pages do not cover, press Ctrl+F1 in Tally to open its own help for the screen you are on.
An independent learning site. Tally and TallyPrime are trademarks of Tally Solutions Private Limited. This site is not connected with, approved by or paid by Tally Solutions, and uses none of its logos, screens or course material. Keys and menu paths were checked against Tally's own help site on 12 November 2026; the software changes with each release, so if your screen differs, follow Tally's help (press Ctrl+F1). Tax treatment in the examples is for learning only: ask your accountant.