# How to Write Off Accounts Receivable in Xero

> To write off accounts receivable in Xero, navigate to Accounting, select Aged Receivables Summary, and choose the contact and specific invoice. Tap More Options, pick Create and Apply Credit, and click Approve or Save to immediately write off the selected accounts receivable.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-write-off-accounts-receivable-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
2. Choose 'Aged Receivables Summary' to find the list of accounts receivable quickly.
3. After that, select the contact from whom you expect to receive payments.
4. Subsequently, find and open the specific invoice you want to write off.
5. Tap the 'More Options' button in the top-right corner.
6. Following that, pick 'Create and Apply Credit'.
7. Review the details, then click 'Approve' or 'Save'.
8. After completing these steps, the selected accounts receivable from your Xero account will be written off immediately.