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# How do I give a discount, including after the patient has paid?

> Add a discount when creating an invoice, or change it later from the invoice page.

**Short answer:** discounts go on the invoice, not the payment: enter the **Discount** when you create the invoice, or click **Edit Discount** on the invoice page later.

**1. On a new invoice**

In the **Create Invoice** drawer, enter the **Discount** as a percentage or an amount, then click **Create Invoice**.

**2. On an existing invoice**

Open the invoice (from **Finances → Invoices** or the patient's **Invoices** tab) and click **Edit Discount**.

**3. If the patient already paid**

**Edit Discount** still works. If the new total is less than what was paid, you choose to refund the difference or keep it as the patient's balance.

> [!NOTE]
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> Each user can only give up to their maximum discount. The owner sets it in **Settings → Users** (**Max Discount** / **Max Discount %**).

> [!TIP]
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> Changing the discount recalculates the doctor's percentage on that invoice.

**Full guide:** [Invoices](https://docs.dentolize.com/en/finances/invoices.md)

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