What must a tax invoice include in Australia?

An ATO-compliant tax invoice must include: your business name and ABN, the word 'Tax Invoice', the date, a unique invoice number, a description of goods or services supplied, the price of each item, and the GST amount (or a statement that GST is included). These requirements apply to invoices over $82.50 — below that, a simpler invoice is acceptable.

Can I use a Word or Excel invoice template?

Yes, but manually maintaining formatting, GST calculations, and sequential invoice numbering is error-prone and slow. You have to update dates, client details, and totals manually every time. Voice-generated invoices via SMASH are faster, more accurate, and automatically ATO-compliant — no template management required.

Is this template ATO-compliant?

Yes. The template format shown here includes all fields required by the ATO for a valid tax invoice in Australia: business name, ABN, invoice number, date, description of services, subtotal, GST amount, and total. If you're using SMASH, every invoice is automatically formatted to these requirements.

Custom branding including logo and colour scheme is on the SMASH roadmap and coming soon. Currently, your business name, ABN, and contact details appear on every invoice automatically. You can see the current layout in the template preview above.

What file format is the invoice?

SMASH generates invoices as PDF files, emailed directly to your client with your business details and all required ATO fields. Clients also receive a web link to the invoice with a Pay Now button powered by Stripe — so they can pay in seconds without logging into internet banking.

Is the template free?

Yes, the template is free to download. SMASH also has a free plan that gives you 5 invoices per month with no credit card required. If you're invoicing more often, Starter unlocks unlimited invoices, Xero and QuickBooks sync, and CSV export from $15/month on web pricing. Every plan includes read receipts and overdue tracking.

What does the ATO require on an Australian invoice?

The ATO requires tax invoices over $82.50 to include: your business name and ABN, the words 'Tax Invoice', the invoice date, a unique invoice number, a description of each item or service supplied, the price of each item, and the GST amount or a statement that the total includes GST. This template includes every required field. SMASH generates all these fields automatically from a voice description — no manual entry.

Can I use this invoice template for NDIS services?

Yes. The template format is suitable for NDIS support workers and disability service providers. When invoicing NDIS participants, include your business name, ABN, the participant's NDIS number, and a clear description of the support provided with the corresponding NDIS line item number where applicable. SMASH allows you to store each client's NDIS participant number and prints it automatically on every invoice and PDF for that client.

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Download Australia's most-used free invoice template — ATO-compliant with ABN, GST breakdown, sequential invoice numbering, and payment terms built in. Or generate it automatically with SMASH in 60 seconds by voice.

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A professional, ATO-compliant tax invoice with all required fields. Download the template or let SMASH generate it automatically.

Download Australia's most-used ATO-compliant invoice template — free, with no account required. Includes all fields the ATO requires: ABN, GST breakdown, sequential invoice number, invoice date, and itemised services. Or use SMASH to auto-generate this from voice in under 60 seconds — no template management needed.

Your Business Name

ABN: 12 345 678 901

Tax Invoice

INV-001

Date

18 May 2026

Due date

25 May 2026

Bill to

Client Name

client@email.com

Description	Amount
Labour — 2 hours @ $85/hr+GST	$170.00
Call-out fee — Standard call-out+GST	$60.00
Materials (supplied) — Parts and consumables+GST	$45.00

Subtotal (ex. GST)$275.00

GST (10%)$27.50

Total (inc. GST)$302.50

Pay Now — $302.50

Notes

Payment due within 7 days. ABN: 12 345 678 901

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Scroll up to see the full ATO-compliant invoice layout with all required fields: ABN, GST breakdown, invoice number, payment terms, and Pay Now button.
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Click the download button to receive the template via email. No login required — just your email address to receive the file.
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Replace the placeholder text with your business name, ABN, and client details. Or download SMASH to skip the template entirely — just describe the job by voice and SMASH generates a professional invoice in 60 seconds.

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"My clients actually comment on how professional my invoices look now. One asked if I had a proper business system."

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