Debit Notes
Issue debit notes for purchase returns and price adjustments with GST compliance.
1 min readUpdated 2025-12-01
What is a Debit Note?
A Debit Note records goods returned to a supplier or a post-sale price adjustment. It adjusts the original purchase invoice amount and associated tax. Indian GST reporting requirements apply to Indian GST companies; requirements elsewhere depend on local tax rules.
Creating a Debit Note
To issue a debit note:
- 1Go to Purchases > Debit Notes from the sidebar
- 2Click 'Create Debit Note'
- 3Select the supplier and reference the original purchase invoice
- 4Add the items and amounts being adjusted
- 5Enter the reason for the debit note
- 6Review the GST adjustment amounts
- 7Click 'Save'