How to Create a Tax Invoice

Creating a tax invoice in Australia means producing an ATO-compliant document that lets a GST-registered buyer claim a GST input tax credit. Only businesses registered for GST can create tax invoices.

To create a tax invoice: 1. Open a tax invoice template or a free generator like InvoiceSonic 2. Label the document "Tax Invoice" clearly at the top 3. Add your business name and ABN 4. Generate a unique sequential invoice number and add today's date 5. Add the buyer's name (and ABN if the sale is $1,000 or more) 6. List each line item with description, quantity, GST-exclusive price, and total 7. Calculate subtotal and 10% GST 8. Show GST on its own line or state "Total price includes GST" 9. Display the total amount payable 10. Add payment terms, due date, and bank or PayID details 11. Save as PDF and send to the buyer

If a buyer requests a tax invoice, you must provide it within 28 days. Keep every tax invoice for at least five years for ATO records. InvoiceSonic's tax invoice template includes every ATO-required field and calculates GST automatically.