How to Record an Overpayment in Xero
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
Choose 'Reports' from the list of options.
After that, scroll down to the Taxes and Balances section and click 'Journal Report'.
Tap 'Go To Manual Journals'.
Subsequently, select the journal you wish to edit.
Click 'Journal Options' in the top-right corner.
Pick 'Edit' to proceed.
Following that, enter the overpayment details into the provided line item.
Once done, review your input and click 'Post'.
After completing these steps, the overpayment will be recorded on your Xero journal.
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