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Deposit ReceiptDonation ReceiptPayment Receipt
FormatDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length3 pages3 pages3 pages
StyleMinimalFriendlyCorporate

Writing a receipt that gets read

A receipt is written proof that a payment was made, kept by both the payer and the business.

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Cover a receipt number, the date, who paid, what it was for, the amount, and how it was paid.

Number receipts in sequence, so your records are easy to check at tax time.

Compare Deposit Receipt, Donation Receipt, and Payment Receipt, all 3 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

Questions

What is a receipt?

A receipt is written proof that a payment was made, kept by both the payer and the business.

What should a receipt include?

Include a receipt number, the date, who paid, what it was for, the amount, and how it was paid. Number receipts in sequence, so your records are easy to check at tax time.

What is the best receipt template to begin from?

Start with Deposit Receipt: Give customers proof of their deposit and a clear balance, due date and refund rule on one three-page receipt. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Donation Receipt.

How long is a receipt?

The templates here are 3 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a receipt?

Yes. These receipt templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these receipt templates written for?

Mostly charities and non-profits and small businesses. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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