Tally Prime supports multiple voucher types including Contra, Payment, Receipt, Sales, Purchase, Journal, Debit Note, Credit Note. Use correct voucher type to ensure proper ledger grouping and reports.
Common accounting vouchers (quick reference):
- Capital/Partner A/c receipt (e.g., partner brings capital) - record via appropriate voucher as per case.
- Payment Voucher (F5) - Payment for expenses/fixed assets.
- Contra Voucher (F4) - Cash deposit/withdrawal between cash and bank.
- Purchase Voucher (F9) - Purchase from creditor with item details, tax as applicable.
- Sales Voucher (F8) - Sales to debtor/customer with item details, tax as applicable.
- Receipt Voucher (F6) - Receipt from debtors/customers.
- Payment to Creditors - Record payment to creditor via Payment/Receipt as per nature.
Tip: Use Go To (Alt+G) to quickly jump to voucher types in TallyPrime 7.2.
FAQs
What are the types of vouchers in Tally?
Common types: Contra, Payment, Receipt, Sales, Purchase, Journal, Credit Note, Debit Note, Stock Journal depending on features enabled.
What is contra entry in Tally?
Contra entry records transfer between cash and bank (cash deposit/withdrawal). Use F4: Contra voucher.
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