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How to create a credit note
Issue credit notes for refunds, billing corrections, and returned goods.
A credit note (credit memo) reduces the amount a client owes — used for refunds, billing errors, or returned products. It references the original invoice and shows the credit amount.
Never delete a paid invoice to fix a mistake. Issue a credit note instead to maintain a clean audit trail.
Step by step
Reference the original invoice
Include the invoice number being credited.
Explain the reason
Returned goods, overbilling, goodwill credit, or service adjustment.
Show the credit amount
Partial or full credit with clear line items.
Update client balance
Apply credit to outstanding invoices or process a refund.
Send to the client
Email the credit note for their accounting records.
Credit note vs refund?
A credit note is the document; the refund is the money movement. You can issue a credit note without an immediate refund if applied to future work.
Do I need credit notes for taxes?
Yes in many jurisdictions — credit notes adjust tax collected on the original sale.
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