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Credit note generator

Write a credit note for an invoice, with items, taxes and a reason.

Credit note

Jump to the total

On this device

Saved on this device only.

Payment details, the tax id and the document number stay in this browser. They are not sent and they are not in analytics.

Bank or transfer details you want printed. Up to 300 characters. Nothing is paid from this page.

Printed as you type it. Up to 30 characters. Canada Business Kit does not check it.

A number from this device. You can type your own. Up to 30 characters.

Year-month-day, for example 2026-10-01.

The invoice this document refers to. Up to 30 characters.

Why you are issuing this credit. Up to 300 characters.

Your details
Client
Line 1

Choosing one fills the tax names and the general rates. You can type your own rate. Nothing is filled until you choose.

Rates as of October 2, 2026. Source: Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax offices. Check your rate with the Canada Revenue Agency or the provincial tax office. This is not tax advice.

Tax 1

The name you want printed. Up to 20 characters.

Type the rate you use. Up to 3 decimal places. Canada Business Kit does not supply or check rates.

In your own words. Up to 300 characters.

Credit total

Add a line to see the credit total.

Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.

How this works and common questions

About this tool

The credit note names the invoice you are crediting. You type the items, the tax names and rates, and the reason. The total is the items plus the tax you typed. A simple estimate, not advice.

A simple estimate, not advice.

How the credit total is worked out

Each line is quantity times the unit price, rounded to the cent. Each tax you type is worked out once on the ticked lines and added. Two units at 19.99 plus one unit at 10.00 is 49.98. A tax rate you type as 5 adds 2.50. The credit total is 52.48.

What stays on this device

Payment details, the tax id and the document number stay on this device only. Clear from this device removes them. Printing or copying does not send the credit note.

Questions

Does this send the credit note?

No. Print it, copy it, or download the CSV, then send it yourself. Nothing you type is sent.

How is 52.48 worked out?

Two units at 19.99 and one unit at 10.00 make 49.98. A tax rate you type as 5 is worked out once on that amount, which is 2.50. The credit total is 52.48.

Where do the number and payment details go?

They stay on this device only. The page shows Saved on this device only and Clear from this device. They are not sent to analytics.

Do I need an account?

No. The tools work without one. You only need to sign in to save your work.

Is what I type saved?

Payment details, the tax id and the document number stay in this browser. They are not sent and they are not in analytics.

Do you show ads or sell my information?

No. We show no ads and we do not sell your information.

Is this tax or legal advice?

No. Results are estimates for planning. Check rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional.

Payment details, the tax id and the document number stay in this browser. They are not sent and they are not in analytics.

Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.