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We usually get receipts for our purchase, such as grocery store purchases, convenience store purchases, department store purchases and many more. In other words, we get receipts after making a payment for any of our purchases. But do you know that you can also get a receipt for your gift? As much as possible, the person who gives you a gift would want to hide the price of the gift that they had purchased so a gift receipt would be something that contradicts that principle of gift giving.

What actually is a gift receipt? A gift receipt is another type of receipt that may not be very common to all, but it is actually used by a lot of people, especially those who are aware of it. In this article, we will learn about what gift receipts are, how they are used, the things that are included in it, and many more. Gift receipt samples and receipt templates have also been included for your reference. Check them out below!

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What Is a Gift Receipt?

It has always been a wonderful thing to give gifts and receive gifts regardless of the occasion. Traditionally, we wrap our gifts in paper decorated for the said occasion and embellished with a ribbon to tie everything in place before giving it to someone. So the receiver of the gift doesn’t really know what they are getting and most of the time it is something that they do not need. They end up not using it and that is a gift that has gone to waste. The answer to this problem actually comes in the form of a receipt and it is simply called a gift receipt.

Since it is a type of receipt, a gift receipt is also used as a proof of purchase of the gift just like how all the other receipts are used. The only difference is that it does not show the amount paid for for that gift, unlike what you would normally see in all receipts. It includes all those information in a normal receipt, except the price. It is because, a lot of people still prefer to be modest and hide how much they paid for the gift regardless if ti is expensive or not. A gift receipt is actually a great idea because if the receiver of the gift does not like or does not need the gift you gave them, they can bring it back to the store where the gift was purchased and have it replaced to something they want. That just sounds like a win-win situation to me.

Now, you might confuse a gift receipt wit that of a gift card. Just because they have the words gift in them doesn’t mean that they could mean the same thing. A gift card, also known as a gift certificate, is currently a popular gift for all occasions if giving cash gifts does not seem appropriate. Gift cards work just like a credit card with a specific amount. This guarantees the receiver that they can buy the gift that they want using the gift card. The downside is that, gift cards can only be used or redeemed in specific group of stores where the gift card has been purchased. It is a marketing strategy used to have customers purchase from their stores.

With a gift card, you know the amount of money you have and you can buy the gift that you want. A gift receipt on the other hand allows you to have the product or item replaced with something else. If you want to learn more about receipts, you may check out related articles such as Grocery Payment Receipt Samples & Templates, Store Receipt Templates, and Parking Receipt Samples.

Can You Get a Refund or Cash Back If You Have a Gift Receipt?

There will really be instances when you do not need or you do not like the gift that was given to you and that is perfectly fine, as long as you do not loathe them or insult the giver. It still has their feelings poured in those gifts, you know. Most of us choose and buy gift using our preferences and not really the receiver’s preference. This is a common mistake we always do. Luckily, there are gift receipts that allows us to have the gift item replaced with the one we want. But what if you want a refund or a cash back, instead of a replacement? Will that be possible?

The answer would be both yes and no. A cash refund may be possible when a gift is returned together with a gift receipt, but this all depends on how the store, where the gift was purchased, handles the situation. Some stores may grant a cash back provided that you have the gift receipt presented. Most stores, like Target, Best Buy, Amazon and the Apple Store offers a gift card with the same amount that the gift item costs. Each store have their own different processes so you will need to check with them how they handle these things. It wouldn’t hurt to ask.

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How Long Is a Gift Receipt Valid For?

Gift receipts follow the return policies of the store where they gift items were purchased. The time allowed for a gift receipt to be replaced or refunded with a gift card depends on the store’s policy, which may be different from all the other stores. The validity of gift receipts in some stores range from 30 days to 90 days, which is practiced by most physical stores. If the gift item was purchased online, like in Amazon, the gift item needs to be shipped back to the seller before it can be refunded with a gift card. This is still no easy feat as you will need to wait for everything to be in place before you can actually get hold of your gift card refund. Also, some stores don’t allow returns on the same day that the gift item was purchased. This is common with gifts purchased on the day when it will be given. Of course, the waiting period will depend on the store where it was purchased from.

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What Are the Advantages of Keeping Receipts?

For some reason, we toss out receipts immediately after we receive them as if it were part of our in born reflex. This is definitely for a lot of us. Why would you want to keep a receipt after making your purchase? It will just pile up and become a garbage in your bag or purse. You may only see the disadvantages about keeping receipts, but have you ever bothered learn of their advantages? In case you are interested, you can check out the list below.

• Keeping receipts is the best way for any individual or business to keep track of their expenses and earnings. it is a good source of information to help you determine where most of your money is going to.
• You will have a proof of purchase at hand and this will mean that you have paid for the any goods you have purchased or any services that you have taken advantage of or consumed.
• Receipts also include tax records so tracking the taxes that you have paid with every purchase is made easy. It also allows you to determine how much tax can be refunded to you.
• Every sale transaction is recorded in a receipt and if you need a proof for the tax payment that you have declared, you can rely on receipts to be of help.
• When you purchase gadgets or equipment keeping those receipts will be more beneficial than just seeing them as trash. Receipts are required when returning purchases and getting a replacement for items that are still under warranty. Even with a warranty card, you may still need to present a receipt as proof that the item was purchased in that store.
• A record of all of your tax receipts makes it easy for any individual or business to prepare for their year-end statements.
• It is important to avoid or prevent any tax violations, like underpayments or tax misrepresentations. Even if it is an honest mistake, you still don’t want to be involved with such legal matters.
• Aside from keeping track of your expenses and earnings, keeping receipts can definitely help you manage your finances, commit to your financial creditors, and distribute profits to shareholders.

So the next time you get a receipt, you will know better than throwing it out as if its a piece of trash. It is actually a real treasure put in a small paper.

We hope that you are able to learn about gift receipts in this article. You may also want to check out other related articles being offered on our website, which includes a variety of useful samples and templates. Some of the titles that you may just find interesting are Travel Receipt Samples and Templates, Bill Receipt Samples and Templates, and Dental Receipt Samples & Templates.