Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
credit bill
English answer:
credit invoice or statement
Added to glossary by
Stephanie Ezrol
Apr 10, 2010 19:55
14 yrs ago
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English term
credit bill
English
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Law: Taxation & Customs
English UK native speakers
Hello everybody,
I am translating a "Council Tax Bill" from the Uk.
After the headings and the addresses, the document says:
Credit bill for 1998/1999
Council tax band "E"
Londong Borough of... 800
London Fire and Civil Defence Authority 31
Metropolitan police 86
Period.........
Council tax charge 400
Less paid 500-
Total 100-
No payment is required. A refund will follow
Is this a negative invoice? I say this because of "a refund will follow" and the figures in negative.
Does here "bill" means "invoice"?
Thanks for your help!
I am translating a "Council Tax Bill" from the Uk.
After the headings and the addresses, the document says:
Credit bill for 1998/1999
Council tax band "E"
Londong Borough of... 800
London Fire and Civil Defence Authority 31
Metropolitan police 86
Period.........
Council tax charge 400
Less paid 500-
Total 100-
No payment is required. A refund will follow
Is this a negative invoice? I say this because of "a refund will follow" and the figures in negative.
Does here "bill" means "invoice"?
Thanks for your help!
Responses
5 +5 | you are right | Stephanie Ezrol |
5 | Same thing as the "cerdit note" | José J. Martínez |
References
http://www.basildon.gov.uk/index.aspx?ar... | Peter Nicholson (X) |
Change log
Apr 15, 2010 13:29: Stephanie Ezrol Created KOG entry
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you are right
Bill is this case is the same as invoice or statement. The person overpaid. The government agency is acknowleging the overpayment. It could also be a credit notice, or an invoice with a credit balance.
I think it is a somewhat unusual UK or Commonwealth type use. At least I didn't find much on google, but here's another example from India.
However, he mentioned that the
Respondent did not provide copy of the bill inspite of his request on the ground that it was a
credit bill. He was only verbally advised of the credit and no copy of the bill was given.
http://www.mercindia.org.in/pdf/Omb_Ord_63_of_2008_dt_15_10_...
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Note added at 32 mins (2010-04-10 20:28:01 GMT)
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Here's one more where they used "credit bill" to mean credit balance. Further into this website, they indicate they will not issue a refund, but will apply the credit against the customer's future charges.
"ECG is proud to announce a new way to save money on your telecommunication services. It's simple. Refer a customer to ECG and you'll receive a credit bill. Just how much can you save? It's up to you. Your credit is based on your referral's long distance usage.
You'll receive 5% of that usage credited to your account.
The more people you refer the more you save! And these aren't one-time savings either! You will continue to receive a credit every month for as long as your referral remains an ECG customer! Now that's something to talk about!"
http://www.telephoneroad.com/index.html
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Note added at 34 mins (2010-04-10 20:29:45 GMT)
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Yes it can also be called a credit note.
I think it is a somewhat unusual UK or Commonwealth type use. At least I didn't find much on google, but here's another example from India.
However, he mentioned that the
Respondent did not provide copy of the bill inspite of his request on the ground that it was a
credit bill. He was only verbally advised of the credit and no copy of the bill was given.
http://www.mercindia.org.in/pdf/Omb_Ord_63_of_2008_dt_15_10_...
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Note added at 32 mins (2010-04-10 20:28:01 GMT)
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Here's one more where they used "credit bill" to mean credit balance. Further into this website, they indicate they will not issue a refund, but will apply the credit against the customer's future charges.
"ECG is proud to announce a new way to save money on your telecommunication services. It's simple. Refer a customer to ECG and you'll receive a credit bill. Just how much can you save? It's up to you. Your credit is based on your referral's long distance usage.
You'll receive 5% of that usage credited to your account.
The more people you refer the more you save! And these aren't one-time savings either! You will continue to receive a credit every month for as long as your referral remains an ECG customer! Now that's something to talk about!"
http://www.telephoneroad.com/index.html
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Note added at 34 mins (2010-04-10 20:29:45 GMT)
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Yes it can also be called a credit note.
Example sentence:
Son kept getting a $3 credit bill for 3 months till he called them and asked for a check. It came no issue. This was for a cancelled mobiile account that was out of contract when closed.
Note from asker:
Thanks a lot, Stephanie. I will try to find now a translation into Spanish. Is this the same as "credit note"? Best regards, |
Thank you so much! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Muchas gracias."
2 mins
Same thing as the "cerdit note"
Will tend to vary with the country.
Peer comment(s):
disagree |
B D Finch
: Not the same as a credit note, as a credit note can be spent on goods or services. This is a notice of refund.
14 hrs
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agree |
Jack Dunwell
: Yes, I agree. Credit notes are contractually for repayment
1 day 21 hrs
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Reference comments
22 mins
Reference:
http://www.basildon.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1951
http://www.sholland.gov.uk/council/counciltax/FAQs.htm
http://www.sholland.gov.uk/news/archive/over6months/Lower Co...
hth
http://www.sholland.gov.uk/council/counciltax/FAQs.htm
http://www.sholland.gov.uk/news/archive/over6months/Lower Co...
hth
Note from asker:
Thanks a lot! |
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