Which versions of Tally are supported?
TallyPrime (current version, recommended) and Tally ERP 9 are both supported via XML import. TallyPrime Server enables real-time webhook push.
Link to this answer Indian SMB favourite, TallyPrime + Tally ERP 9 supported
Tally payroll integration: WappBlaster payroll journals pushed straight into TallyPrime
A Tally payroll integration carries the accounting side of each salary run into Tally, keeping the ledgers in step with payroll every month. Push monthly payroll journals, salary disbursal entries, statutory liabilities (PF, ESI, PT, TDS) and approved expense claims from WappBlaster directly into TallyPrime or Tally ERP 9, eliminating month-end re-entry into finance ledgers. Available via XML import file (universal) or REST API webhook (TallyPrime Server).
Tally payroll integration in brief
Tally payroll integration from WappBlaster offers two delivery modes, so any Indian SMB can connect regardless of its Tally setup. The universal option produces a Tally XML file at payroll close that imports into TallyPrime or Tally ERP 9; the second pushes entries by REST webhook to TallyPrime Server with no manual import at all. Either way the books receive gross salary journals by department, PF, ESI, PT and TDS liability ledgers, bank disbursal entries, advance and loan postings, plus approved expense claims with OCR-read GSTINs and pre-tagged input credit. Ledger mapping happens once, for example Basic to Salaries (Indirect) and PF to PF Payable, and a parallel cycle confirms the match before go-live. UAE payroll can post in AED with WPS and gratuity provision heads. The connection carries no integration fee on the Attendance Suite, which the pricing page lists from ₹2100 a year for 7 staff, and routine imports take about 5 minutes per cycle.
What is a Tally payroll integration?
A Tally payroll integration is a connection that moves each month’s salary journals, statutory deductions and approved expense claims into Tally, so nobody re-enters them at month end.
WappBlaster generates a Tally XML file at payroll close for any Tally version, or pushes by webhook to TallyPrime Server, with no integration fee on the Attendance Suite.
- TallyPrime and Tally ERP 9 both work through XML import.
- Real-time push needs TallyPrime Server; XML mode does not.
- Ledger heads are mapped once, then reused every cycle.
Tally payroll integration benefits
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Faster month-end close
Finance teams review and post journals that arrive ready, with no transcription or rounding slips.
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GST input credit on expenses
Receipts carry an OCR-read GSTIN into Tally with input credit pre-tagged for GSTR-2 matching.
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Multi-state payroll in one company
Per-state PT and disbursal batches post with state tags into a single Tally company.
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Familiar output for the CA
Standard Tally vouchers and ledgers mean your accountant has nothing new to learn.
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Provision entries
Gratuity accrual, leave encashment and bonus provisions can post as month-end journals.
Data flow
What moves between Tally and WappBlaster
WappBlaster → Tally
WappBlaster Payroll → Tally
- Salary expense journal (gross salary by department)
- PF / ESI / PT / TDS liability ledger entries
- Salary disbursal bank entries
- Employee advance and loan ledger postings
Frequency: Per payroll cycle (monthly)
WappBlaster → Tally
WappBlaster Expense → Tally
- Approved expense claim journals by category
- GSTIN-tagged input tax credit entries
- Reimbursement-against-employee entries
Frequency: Daily batch or per cycle
Setup
Tally WhatsApp integration setup
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Map ledger heads in WappBlaster
In WappBlaster, map salary components and statutory accounts to your Tally ledger heads (e.g., Basic → 'Salaries (Indirect)', PF → 'PF Payable'). One-time setup.
~20 minutes
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Choose export mode
Option A: Tally XML file (works with any Tally version, manual import). Option B: REST API webhook (TallyPrime Server, auto-push). Most SMBs start with XML and upgrade to API later.
~5 minutes
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Run a parallel cycle
Run one payroll cycle in WappBlaster, export the Tally XML, import to Tally and reconcile against your existing chart of accounts. Resolve any ledger-mapping mismatches.
~30 minutes
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Go live
From the next cycle, WappBlaster auto-generates the Tally XML at payroll close. Your CA imports in one click or it auto-flows via webhook.
~5 minutes per cycle
Use cases
Tally WhatsApp integration use cases
Month-end finance close in 90 minutes
Payroll closes in WappBlaster, journals flow to Tally automatically, finance reviews and posts. No transcription, no rounding errors, full audit trail with employee-level drill-down.
SMB finance teams (10-200 staff)
GST input credit recovery on expenses
Expense receipts with OCR-extracted GSTIN flow into Tally with the input tax credit pre-tagged, ready for GSTR-2 reconciliation.
Finance + tax teams
Multi-state Indian payroll into one Tally company
Per-state PT slabs and per-state salary disbursal batches all post correctly into a single Tally company with state-tagged journals.
Multi-state SMBs and chains
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| Feature | Trigger | Entry posted |
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| Monthly payroll close | The cycle is finalised | Gross salary expense journal by department |
| Statutory deductions | PF, ESI, PT and TDS are computed | Liability ledger entries for each head |
| Salaries paid | Bank disbursal is released | Bank entries for the salary payout |
| Expense approved | A claim is approved, in a daily batch or per cycle | Category journal with GSTIN-tagged input credit |
| Advance or loan given | An employee advance is recorded | Posting to the advance or loan ledger |
When a Tally payroll integration is not a fit
- Without TallyPrime Server, someone still has to import the XML each cycle, so it is not fully hands-off.
- If your accounts are kept in QuickBooks Online or Zoho Books, pick that connection instead of this one.
Tally WhatsApp integration FAQ
Do I need TallyPrime Server for this?
No. The XML mode works with any Tally desktop installation. TallyPrime Server is required only for auto-push real-time integration.
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Yes. Per-state PT, per-state holidays and per-state ledger tagging all post correctly into a single Tally company.
Link to this answerWhat about UAE payroll?
UAE payroll journals can be posted to Tally in AED with separate ledger heads for WPS disbursal and end-of-service gratuity provisions.
Link to this answerCan it post month-end accrual entries?
Yes, gratuity accrual, leave encashment provision and bonus provision entries can flow as month-end journals into your provision ledgers.
Link to this answerWill my CA need to learn anything new?
No. The output is standard Tally XML, same ledgers, same vouchers, same drill-down. Most CAs adapt within one cycle.
Link to this answerIs the integration free?
Yes. Native integrations are included with your WappBlaster Attendance Suite subscription at no extra integration fee, you pay the attendance bundle (from ₹2100/year for 7 staff) plus any field users you add, as listed on the pricing page.
Link to this answerHow do I import payroll into Tally?
Map salary components and statutory accounts to your Tally ledger heads once, then import the XML file WappBlaster generates at payroll close. After setup, each cycle takes about 5 minutes.
Link to this answerCan approved expense claims post to Tally with GST input credit?
Yes. Receipts carry an OCR-read GSTIN, and the claim journal reaches Tally with input tax credit pre-tagged for GSTR-2 reconciliation.
Link to this answerWhat is the best Tally payroll integration for an SMB with 10 to 200 staff?
The right one delivers journals ready to post, so month-end close shrinks. Finance teams of that size can close in about 90 minutes once WappBlaster payroll journals flow into Tally.
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