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title: "Applying a Credit to Invoice Items"
slug: "applying-a-credit-to-invoice-items"
updated: 2026-08-10T20:22:32Z
published: 2026-08-10T20:22:32Z
canonical: "help.idibilling.com/applying-a-credit-to-invoice-items"
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# Applying a Credit to Invoice Items

Credits may be given for selected items on a customer's invoice.

To apply a credit:

1. Right-click on the item description under Usage Total and select **Credit**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/12714.bmp?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A04%3A43Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A04%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9UK%2Bun3T4I7QB1OuOr4Ey8vH7jbJb3d5EI9dow4kCkQ%3D)

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> A red X displayed to the right of an item indicates credited items or closed disputes. Yellow check marks indicate items in dispute.

This displays the Apply Credit Item window.

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2. Enter the amount to be credited.
3. Select a Credit Type from the Type drop-down menu.
4. Enter a description (optional).
5. Click **Save**.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> If you make adjustments (credits) using this method, the taxes for the customer are also adjusted.

See also:

[Applying Credit to Usage](/v1/docs/applying-credit-to-usage)

[Applying Partial Credit to Usage](/v1/docs/applying-partial-credit-to-usage)