Is sales return an income or expense?

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Sales returns are known as a contra revenue account and they have a direct effect on the net income, thereby reducing the income. They cannot be considered as an expense but they do contribute to the loss of income.

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Cash Book

Purchase Book

Sales Book and Sales Return Book

Cash Flow Statement

Ledger in Accounting

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