Hi there . Why do i have to wait 6 months to write off bad debt? I know i will not be getting paid for the inovices. Any way around this? I have just credit note the invoices instead. i would prefer it added to bad debt Thanks

Hello @Oneillms1 You would see the bad debt option automatically after 6 months. You can just create a credit manually not and select the bad debt code

The six-month waiting period is specifically for reclaiming the VAT you have already paid to HMRC on an unpaid invoice (known as Bad Debt Relief). For Income Tax or Corporation Tax purposes (deducting the debt from your profits), there is no fixed minimum time limit; you can write it off when the d…

[image] QFSteve: not and select the bad debt co Thanks for quick reply. How do i go about doing this please? Thanks

Hello @Oneillms1 Create a code in the overhead range e.g. 8103 (“Early Bad Debts”) [image] Click into the options for the code and allow the use on sales invoices [image] Open the invoice > More Options > Credit note Select the new code > Save [image]

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Oneillms1 13 November 2025 16:19 4

Thanks for quick reply. How do i go about doing this please?

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