Special Cases
Free GST Credit Note Template
Issue a credit note when goods are returned, services are cancelled, or an invoice was overcharged. Reduces the tax liability of the supplier and reverses ITC in the buyer's returns.
CREDIT NOTE
GST Compliant · Original for Recipient
CN-2024-0006
Date: 15 Apr 2024
Due: N/A
From
Prime Electronics Wholesale
Manish Market, Mumbai, MH 400002
GSTIN: 27AABCE7890F1ZP
Bill To
City Gadgets Pvt. Ltd.
Andheri, Mumbai, MH 400053
GSTIN: 27DDDDD4321G1Z5
Place of Supply: Maharashtra (27)
| # | Description | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Returned: Laptop (Core i5) — Defective Unit | 8471 | 1 | ₹55,000 | ₹64,900 |
Subtotal₹55,000
CGST₹4,950
SGST₹4,950
Total₹64,900
Original Invoice: INV-GDS-2024-156 dated 10 Apr 2024. Reason: Defective product returned. Buyer to reverse ITC of ₹9,900.
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Suppliers handling returns, cancellations, or over-billing corrections
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What's Included
- Reference to original invoice
- Differential credit amount
- Clearly marked "CREDIT NOTE"
- Return/cancellation reason
- Section 34 CGST Act compliant
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not linking the credit note to the original tax invoice
- Exceeding the annual deadline for issuing credit notes
- Recipient not reversing ITC
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Date: 15 Apr 2024
Due: 30 Apr 2024
From
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14B Northern Street, Mumbai, MH 400001
GSTIN: 27AABCU9603R1ZM
Bill To
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GSTIN: 29GGGGG1314R9Z6
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| # | Description | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Development Services | 9983 | 1 | ₹50,000 | ₹59,000 |
| 2 | UI/UX Design | 9983 | 1 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,600 |
| 3 | SEO & Content Strategy | 9983 | 1 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,700 |
Subtotal₹85,000
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SGST₹7,650
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Acme Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
14B Northern Street, Mumbai, MH 400001
GSTIN: 27AABCU9603R1ZM · +91 98765 43210
TAX INVOICE
INV-2024-0042
15 Apr 2024
Due: 30 Apr 2024
Billed To
TechCorp Solutions Ltd.
100 Brigade Road, Bengaluru, KA 560001
GSTIN: 29GGGGG1314R9Z6
Amount Due
₹1,00,300
Supply: Karnataka (29)
| Item / Description | HSN/SAC | Rate | GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Development Services | 9983 | ₹50,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹59,000 |
| UI/UX Design | 9983 | ₹20,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹23,600 |
| SEO & Content Strategy | 9983 | ₹15,000 | ₹1,350 | ₹17,700 |
Subtotal₹85,000
CGST₹7,650
SGST₹7,650
Total₹1,00,300
Payment due within 15 days. NEFT: HDFC Bank · A/C 12345678901234 · IFSC HDFC0001234
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INV-AGY-2024-031
Date: 01 Apr 2024
Due: 30 Apr 2024
From
PixelCraft Digital Agency
Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, MH 400051
GSTIN: 27AABCP1234R1ZM
Bill To
Sunrise Retail Ltd.
Nariman Point, Mumbai, MH 400021
GSTIN: 27ABCDE1234F1Z5
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| # | Description | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monthly Retainer — Digital Marketing | 9983 | 1 | ₹75,000 | ₹88,500 |
| 2 | Google Ads Management Fee | 9983 | 1 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,700 |
| 3 | Content Creation (8 Posts) | 9983 | 8 | ₹2,500 | ₹23,600 |
Subtotal₹1,10,000
CGST₹9,900
SGST₹9,900
Total₹1,29,800
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TAX INVOICE
GST Compliant · Original for Recipient
INV-2024-0042
Date: 15 Apr 2024
Due: 30 Apr 2024
From
Acme Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
14B Northern Street, Mumbai, MH 400001
GSTIN: 27AABCU9603R1ZM
Bill To
TechCorp Solutions Ltd.
100 Brigade Road, Bengaluru, KA 560001
GSTIN: 29GGGGG1314R9Z6
Place of Supply: Karnataka (29)
| # | Description | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Development Services | 9983 | 1 | ₹50,000 | ₹59,000 |
| 2 | UI/UX Design | 9983 | 1 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,600 |
| 3 | SEO & Content Strategy | 9983 | 1 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,700 |
Subtotal₹85,000
CGST₹7,650
SGST₹7,650
Total₹1,00,300
Payment due within 15 days. NEFT: HDFC Bank · A/C 12345678901234 · IFSC HDFC0001234
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Credit Note (GST) — Download by State
State-specific version auto-fills the correct GST code and GSTIN format.
Maharashtra
GST 27
Karnataka
GST 29
Delhi
GST 07
Tamil Nadu
GST 33
Gujarat
GST 24
Telangana
GST 36
Uttar Pradesh
GST 09
West Bengal
GST 19
Rajasthan
GST 08
Andhra Pradesh
GST 37
Kerala
GST 32
Madhya Pradesh
GST 23
Haryana
GST 06
Punjab
GST 03
Bihar
GST 10
Odisha
GST 21
Jharkhand
GST 20
Chhattisgarh
GST 22
Assam
GST 18
Himachal Pradesh
GST 02
Uttarakhand
GST 05
Goa
GST 30
Tripura
GST 16
Manipur
GST 14
Meghalaya
GST 17
Nagaland
GST 13
Arunachal Pradesh
GST 12
Mizoram
GST 15
Sikkim
GST 11
Jammu & Kashmir
GST 01
Ladakh
GST 38
Chandigarh
GST 04
Puducherry
GST 34
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
GST 35
Lakshadweep
GST 31
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
GST 26
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