What Needs to Be on a Tax Invoice?

A tax invoice in Australia must meet ATO requirements so the buyer can claim a GST credit. The exact fields differ slightly based on whether the sale is under or over $1,000 (GST inclusive).

For a tax invoice under $1,000:

  • The words "Tax Invoice" displayed clearly
  • The seller's identity (name or trading name)
  • The seller's ABN
  • The issue date
  • A brief description of items sold, including quantity and price
  • The GST amount, or a statement "Total price includes GST"
  • The total price payable in AUD

For a tax invoice $1,000 or more, you must also include:

  • The buyer's identity (name or business name) or ABN

Recipient-created tax invoices, adjustment notes, and supplies through agents have additional requirements. If a customer asks for a tax invoice, you must provide one within 28 days. Keep every tax invoice for at least five years. InvoiceSonic's tax invoice template includes every ATO-required field by default.

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