A tax invoice template is the ATO-compliant layout you use when you're registered for GST. It must be headed "Tax Invoice" and show your ABN, the GST amount, and the other details the ATO requires. This free template does all of that — and a live checklist confirms you haven't missed anything.
What a tax invoice template must include
For a taxable sale under $1,000, the ATO requires seven things:
- The words "Tax Invoice"
- Your identity (business or trading name)
- Your ABN
- The date the invoice was issued
- A description of the items, with quantity and price
- The GST amount (or "Total price includes GST")
- The extent to which each sale is taxable
For sales of $1,000 or more, you must also show the buyer's identity or ABN. Our Australian tax invoice generator ticks each of these off live as you type. Full detail: tax invoice requirements in Australia.
Not registered for GST? You issue a plain invoice, not a tax invoice — use the standard invoice template and don't charge GST. See the $75,000 GST threshold.
GST-inclusive or GST-exclusive
The template handles both: add 10% on top of your prices, or mark prices as GST-inclusive and it shows the GST as one-eleventh of the total — exactly as the ATO expects. Work out any figure with the GST calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What makes an invoice a "tax invoice"?
It's headed "Tax Invoice", shows your ABN and the GST amount, and meets the ATO's other requirements so a GST-registered buyer can claim the GST credit. Only GST-registered businesses issue tax invoices.
Do I need to show my customer's ABN?
Only for tax invoices of $1,000 or more, where the buyer's identity or ABN is required. The generator flags this automatically once the total crosses $1,000.
Is the tax invoice template free?
Yes — unlimited, no signup, no watermark, and your data stays in your browser.
How do I show the GST amount?
Either as a separate GST line, or with the statement "Total price includes GST" when GST is exactly one-eleventh of the total. The template does both.