Issue a credit note to reduce or cancel a Canadian invoice. It reverses the GST/HST at your province’s rate, references the original invoice and shows your GST/HST number. Download a professional PDF, free and no account.
What a Canada credit note must include
- Your business name and your GST/HST number
- A unique credit note number and the date
- The original invoice number it relates to
- The lines being credited, with the GST/HST reversed by province
- The total credit in CAD
Example (GST/HST at 13%)
A typical set of lines with GST/HST. Click the button to open it as a credit note referencing your original invoice, already set to Canada — change the details and your GST number.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services - per hour | 10 | $140.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Materials | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Subtotal | $2,000.00 | ||
| GST/HST (13%) | $260.00 | ||
| Total (CAD) | $2,260.00 |
Tax rules vary. The calculation here is an aid — confirm your obligations with your accountant or tax authority.