Free tax invoice template for small businesses
Create a professional invoice in seconds with our easy-to-use Australian tax invoice template.
Create a professional tax invoice in minutes
Free template
Our free invoice templates can save you time & money.
Fully editable
These professional-looking invoices are ready to customise with your logo, fonts, notes, due dates, invoice number, and customer, billing, and project details.
Easy to use
Fill out your company and clients’ data, and our invoice templates will do all the calculations for you.
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Custom invoice template in Word, Excel,
and PDF
Not sure what to include on tax invoices for your sole trader business? Try our free invoice template for small businesses!
Downloadable as editable PDF, Microsoft Word, or Excel invoice templates, these easy-to-use print documents contain all the legal requirements your sole trader business needs for creating invoices, billing clients, and getting paid faster.
Add your business name, customise it, and you're good to go!
Why choose software over a tax invoice template?
Unlimited invoicing
Online payments
Recurring invoices & reminders
Custom templates
Reckon Invoices App
Create and send unlimited invoices online
Create and send unlimited invoices across all plans, no extra costs, no limits. Select preset GST and tax codes to automatically calculate tax on every invoice and maintain accurate digital records for tax time, so your invoicing stays compliant and reporting is always up to date.
Get paid faster with online payments
Let customers pay invoices online with the secure “Pay Now” link included on every invoice. Accept payments through popular payment providers like Stripe and PayPal, so customers can pay however suits them best and you spend less time chasing overdue invoices.
Reduce admin and late payments
Set up recurring invoices on your own schedule, perfect for subscriptions, retainers and repeat billing. Automatic payment reminders before, on or after the due date mean fewer late payments, less admin and healthier cash flow.
Create invoices that reflect your brand
Create professional-looking invoices in seconds with customisable templates. Add your logo, payment instructions and personalised messages, then set payment terms, apply discounts and keep every customer invoice consistent and on-brand.
Manage invoicing on the go
Invoice from anywhere with the Reckon invoice app, available on iOS and Android. Create and send invoices and track payments from anywhere, perfect for sole traders and small businesses that are always on the move.
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Features
Free Tax Invoice Template
Automated data entry
Easily add your logo
Easily share online with your customers
Send directly from your mobile
Customers can click to accept and pay online
Track payments
Tips for using this free invoice template
How to customise this template for your business
You can personalise this free blank invoice template by:
- Adding your business and customer details in the “Invoice Address” and “Customer” sections
- Editing the invoice number and due date in the top right panel
- Listing your services under “Description” with quantity, unit price, and total
- Including optional notes (e.g. project summary or terms) in the “Notes” box
- Setting up payment details at the bottom — update your bank name and account number
- Indicating if GST applies by adjusting the tax field and clarifying whether you’re GST-registered
Our template is formatted for you. Just enter your data and watch as the totals calculate automatically!
Sending invoices to your customers
Don’t sweat the billing process; all you need to do is fill it out, save it, and email it. Word, Excel or PDF, you can format how you like. You can also print and hand it over in person, depending on your workflow.
What to include on your tax invoice template
Your tax invoice must include the following 7 pieces of information to be valid. These include:
- the words ‘Tax invoice’ (if you are GST registered)
- business name (or trading name)
- invoice issue date
- brief description of the goods or services sold, including quantity and price
- the GST amount payable (if any) and,
- the extent to which each item sold includes GST.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a tax invoice?
An invoice is a request for a payment, similar to a bill. It lists the products or services provided to your customers and what they owe you in return. A tax invoice template has certain legal requirements for things like business names, payment terms, and an invoice date. It’s important to get invoicing right because it’s how you get paid and maintain healthy cash flow. If your business is built around providing goods & freelance services, having to track invoices will likely be a huge part of your daily admin. Our Australian invoice template can save you time & money.
What should I include on a tax invoice template?
Your tax invoice must include the following 7 pieces of information to be valid. These include the words ‘Tax invoice’ – preferably at the top, business name (or trading name), Australian Business Number (ABN), invoice issue date, brief description of the goods or services sold including quantity and price, the GST amount payable (if any) and the extent to which each item sold includes GST.
Should I customise my invoice template?
Using a basic invoice layout is an easy way to avoid overdue invoices since customers will be familiar with it. However, that doesn’t mean your invoices have to be boring. Add your business branding through the use of business logos, accent colours, font, personal messages, or even small advertising to your invoices to entice repeat business.
Why is invoicing important?
An invoice is how you get paid. It lets the buyer know how much they owe you, when the payment is due, and the ways in which they can pay. Invoicing is also extremely important for tax reasons and staying compliant with ATO. When you run your own business, save copies of your invoices to report how much you earned, if you’re GST registered, and track how much tax you’ve collected.
Are invoices and tax invoices different?
If your small business is registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST), your customised invoices must say “tax invoice.” A regular invoice is for businesses not registered for GST. For more, refer to our guide on GST.
How do I create an invoice?
Download our free basic invoice template! We have a PDF invoice template, Word invoice template, or Excel invoice template to choose from. Simply add your logo, business information, and billing details, and you’re ready to send the first invoice to your customer! When your business starts growing with new customers and projects, using accounting software to send recurring invoices may save you time and money. Compare Reckon’s accounting plans today.
What are some tips for invoicing?
- Check formatting, spelling, and grammar, and ensure invoices are correct before sending. Unprofessional invoices can affect your brand image and even prevent you from getting paid!
- Ensure your invoices look good in print and can be read easily on mobile devices.
- Create an email address specifically for invoicing and accounting. For example, set up accounts@yourcompany.com and send all your invoices from that email. This will have a stronger impact on the buyer when they are asked to pay.
- Set crystal-clear terms on the invoice so that you get paid on time, and include late fees associated with late payments on the invoice.
