When a company is purchasing inventory,and there are either returns or allowances for damaged goods,those amounts are recorded as a debit to the Sales returns and allowances account.

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Returns or allowances for damaged goods would be recorded as a credit to the Purchases returns and allowances account, not a debit to the Sales returns and allowances account.

When a Company Is Purchasing Inventory,and There Are Either Returns