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    Credit Note (VAT Act section 21)

    A credit note that adjusts a tax invoice you already issued - for an overcharge, a return, a cancelled item or a discount - showing the correct details under VAT Act section 21 so both sides can fix their VAT.

    Low risk

    General use - safe to send as-is once you've filled the gaps.

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    When to use this

    • You overcharged or made a pricing error on a tax invoice already issued
    • Goods were returned or work was cancelled after invoicing
    • You agreed a discount or settlement after the invoice went out and need to adjust the VAT