When is a credit note issued?

For sales returns, post-sale discounts or incorrectly invoiced amounts — it reduces the seller's tax liability against the original invoice.

What must a credit note reference?

The original invoice number and date, the value being credited, tax reversed and the reason for issue.

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Credit Note Template

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Credit Note No.: CN-2026-0091
Date: August 22, 2026
Against Invoice: INV-2026-0318
Buyer: Kite Retail LLP
Reason: Goods returned — damaged
Taxable Value: ₹12,000
GST Reversed: ₹2,160
Credit Total: ₹14,160

What's included in the credit note template

Credit note number & date
Original invoice reference
Buyer details
Item returned / value reduced
Tax reversed (GST)
Credit amount
Reason for issue
Authorised signatory

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