We are all familiar with taxes, but up until this very moment you probably were unaware that such a thing as a tax invoice existed.
A tax invoice is a legal document that lists the goods and services tax (GST) in any given transaction. If you are a business owner, it is important to know that you have obligations when it comes to the many different tax invoices in existence.
In order to claim a GST credit for supplies totaling more than $50, you must have a tax invoice. When you supply goods or services to a registered business or individual, you must be able to provide a tax invoice within 28 days if the registered business or person requests one. Failure to provide a tax invoice when requested can result in penalties.
If you are a business owner, claims for supplies that are worth $50 or more, but no more than $1,000, require you to have a tax invoice in order to get a credit. Without a tax invoice you cannot claim a credit when your return is due if you do not have a tax invoice. However, there is a loophole available if you find yourself in this position. To take advantage of it all that is required is that you still obtain the GST for the transaction,...