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Correct or cancel an invoice the right way. Reference the original invoice, preview the credit note live, and download the PDF.

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CREDIT NOTE
Maya Torres Design
Credit note no.
CN-003
Date
Oct 18, 2026
Invoice reference
INV-041
FROM
Maya Torres Design
1450 Mission St, Suite 3
San Francisco, CA 94103
hello@mayatorres.design
(415) 555-0142
BILL TO
Brightline Coffee Co.
88 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
ap@brightline.coffee
ItemQtyRateTaxAmount
Refund: social media templates (2 of 6 not used)2$75.000%$150.00
Subtotal$150.00
Total credit$150.00
NOTES

This credit reduces invoice INV-041. It will be applied to your next invoice.

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What a credit note is

A credit note is a document you send to a customer to reduce or cancel an invoice you already issued. It is used for returns, pricing mistakes, discounts after the sale, or cancelled orders.

A credit note should reference the original invoice number and date. Include a new credit note number, both parties, the items being credited, and the total credited. Check your local tax rules, since some places need the tax amount shown too.

How it works

How to make a credit note

  1. Step 1

    Reference the invoice

    Enter your business and the customer. Add the original invoice number and date.

  2. Step 2

    List the credit

    Add the items or amounts you are crediting. Add a short reason, such as a return or a pricing error.

  3. Step 3

    Download and send

    Check the live preview and download the PDF. Send it to the customer and keep a copy for your books.

FAQ

Credit note questions

When should I issue a credit note?

Issue one when you need to reduce or cancel an invoice you already sent. Typical reasons are returned goods, a billing mistake, or a discount agreed later.

Is a credit note the same as a refund?

No. A credit note lowers what the customer owes or leaves a balance for future orders. A refund sends money back. You can do either or both.

Should a credit note show the original invoice number?

Yes. It links the two documents and makes your records easy to follow.

Can I issue a partial credit note?

Yes. Credit only the items or amount that need to change. The rest of the invoice stays valid.

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