Tax Invoice Template Australia — ABN, GST and the Right Wording
A free tax invoice template in Australian dollars with your ABN, the words 'Tax invoice' at the top and GST at 10% worked out for you. Fill it in online, mark GST-free lines, and download a PDF.
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Sample Australian tax invoice
A filled-in example with made-up details. Open it in the editor, click anything on the paper and change it to yours, then download the PDF.
Crumb & Kiln Bakehouse Pty Ltd
17 Tanner LaneBrunswick VIC 3056[email protected]Tax ID 12 345 678 901INVOICE
No. CK-2026-0918
Terms: Net 15
Bill to
Laneway Grind Café
Shop 3, 45 Pelling LaneRichmond VIC 3121ABN 98 765 432 109[email protected]| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourdough loaves, 800 gGST-free basic food120 × A$7.20No gst | 120 | A$7.20 | A$864.00 |
| Wholemeal sandwich loavesGST-free basic food90 × A$5.80No gst | 90 | A$5.80 | A$522.00 |
| Chocolate brownie slab, 24 pieces10 × A$58.00 | 10 | A$58.00 | A$580.00 |
| Lemon tart, 26 cm8 × A$42.00 | 8 | A$42.00 | A$336.00 |
| Delivery, weekly runsSeptember 20264 × A$25.00 | 4 | A$25.00 | A$100.00 |
- Subtotal
- A$2,402.00
- GST (10%)
- A$101.60
- Total
- A$2,503.60
Notes
Tax invoice. Wholesale supply for September 2026, delivered weekly. Lines marked not taxable are GST-free; GST is charged on the rest.Terms
Payment within 15 days by EFT to Crumb & Kiln Bakehouse Pty Ltd, BSB 000-000, account 00000000, reference CK-2026-0918.What Makes a Valid Tax Invoice
The words 'Tax invoice'
The ATO expects a tax invoice to say it's intended to be one. Click the INVOICE title and rename it to TAX INVOICE; the heading changes on the page and the PDF.
Your ABN where it's seen
Your ABN belongs with your business name. Type 'ABN' and the number as a line of your business address so it prints exactly that way at the top of every invoice.
GST at 10%, shown clearly
Name the tax 'GST' and set 10%. The subtotal, the GST amount and the total print as separate rows, calculated to the cent, so your customer can claim the credit.
Buyer details from $1,000
For sales of $1,000 or more, the tax invoice must also show the buyer's identity or ABN. Add the customer's business name and their ABN in the Bill To block.
How to Make an Australian Tax Invoice
Add your business and ABN
Set the currency to AUD. Enter your business name, address and ABN, rename the title to TAX INVOICE if you're registered for GST, and add the customer's name (and ABN for larger sales).
Add lines and GST
List each item with quantity and price before GST. Name the tax 'GST', set it to 10, and mark any GST-free lines not taxable so the invoice shows which sales carry GST.
Download and send
Download the PDF and email it to your customer yourself. Add your BSB and account number in the notes so they can pay by bank transfer.
Australian Invoice Features
Australian Invoicing Tips
Prices go in before GST
Invoita adds GST on top of the prices you enter. If you've quoted a GST-inclusive price, divide it by 1.1 to get the price before GST, so the total on the invoice matches your quote.
Don't call it a tax invoice unless you're registered
Only GST-registered businesses can issue tax invoices. If you're not registered, keep the title as INVOICE, leave GST off, and consider writing 'No GST has been charged' in the notes so the customer isn't left wondering.
Check the ABN you quote
A mistyped ABN can delay payment or trigger withholding. Copy it from the Australian Business Register and save it in your template with a free account so it's right on every invoice.
Keep a copy for five years
The ATO generally expects businesses to keep records, including the tax invoices they issue, for five years. Download every PDF, or sign up free so each invoice is saved for you.
Mixed sales: show what's GST-free
When one invoice has taxable and GST-free items, the ATO wants it clear which is which. Lines marked not taxable print with an asterisk and a 'Not taxable' footnote, and the GST is worked out only on the taxable lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ATO says a tax invoice must show: that it's intended to be a tax invoice (the words 'Tax invoice' are the usual way); the seller's identity and ABN; the date of issue; a brief description of what was sold, including quantity and price; the GST amount, if any; and the extent to which each sale is taxable. For sales of $1,000 or more it must also show the buyer's identity or ABN. Check the current rules on ato.gov.au; this is a summary, not tax advice.
If you're registered for GST, you must give a tax invoice within 28 days when a customer asks for one, unless the sale is $82.50 or less including GST. Buyers need a tax invoice to claim GST credits for purchases over $82.50 including GST. Check the current threshold and timing with the ATO.
Yes, but issue an ordinary invoice, not a tax invoice. Keep the title as INVOICE, leave the tax rate empty so no GST row prints, and include your ABN. Only GST-registered businesses can issue tax invoices and charge GST. Registration is required once your GST turnover reaches $75,000 a year ($150,000 for non-profits) at the time of writing.
Businesses that pay you are generally required to withhold tax at the top marginal rate from a payment if you don't quote an ABN, unless an exception applies. Showing your ABN on the invoice avoids that. Add it as a line in your business details, for example 'ABN 12 345 678 901'.
Name the tax 'GST' and set the rate to 10. Enter your prices before GST and the invoice prints the subtotal, a GST (10%) row and the total including GST. For GST-free items, such as many basic foods or some medical services, mark the line not taxable; it prints with an asterisk and a 'Not taxable' note, which shows the extent each sale is taxable.
Yes. Create unlimited tax invoices in Australian dollars, add your logo and download PDFs with no watermark and no signup. A free account adds saved customers, reusable templates, custom fields such as a purchase order number, and paid and unpaid tracking.
Sources
Last checked against these official sources on . Rules change; check the source or an accountant before you rely on a threshold or rate.
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