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              Home/Purchase/Debit notes/Creating a New Debit Note

              Creating a New Debit Note

              Last updated Jul 27, 2026

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              • Creating a New Debit Note
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              Creating a New Debit Note

              Creating Debit Notes in SmartLedger.AI is quick and straightforward.


              1: Navigate to Credit Notes 

              • From the left navigation menu, select Purchases → Debit Note.

              • Click + New Debit Note.




              2: Enter Debit Note Details

              Provide the basic invoice information:

              • Select Vendor   

              • Select bill number 

              • Select reason

              • Date

              • Place of Supply (if applicable)





              3: Add Products or Services.

              • Select products or services from your catalog 

              • Enter:

              • Quantity

              • Discount (if applicable)





              4: Review Tax & Totals

              SmartLedger.AI automatically calculates:

              • Subtotal

              • CGST, SGST, CESS and IGST

              • Additional Charges (if applicable)

              • Grand Total

              • Review all calculations before proceeding. Review all calculations before proceeding.




              5: Add Additional Information

              Optionally include:

              • Customer Notes

              • Payment Instructions

              • Terms & Conditions





              6: Select Status

              • Draft or Issued



              6: Save and Create 

                Choose one of the following actions:

              • Save as Draft – Save the invoice and complete it later.

              • Create – Create Debit Note to create a new debit note quickly and efficiently.


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