How to Write Off Accounts Receivable in Xero
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
Choose 'Aged Receivables Summary' to find the list of accounts receivable quickly.
After that, select the contact from whom you expect to receive payments.
Subsequently, find and open the specific invoice you want to write off.
Tap the 'More Options' button in the top-right corner.
Following that, pick 'Create and Apply Credit'.
Review the details, then click 'Approve' or 'Save'.
After completing these steps, the selected accounts receivable from your Xero account will be written off immediately.
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