Quick answer
If you’re a carpenter in Australia, a professional invoice should include your business details (including ABN), an invoice number, invoice date, a description of the work, GST (if registered), and clear payment terms.
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The solution (manual first, then faster)
Option A: Manual template
Manual templates work well for one-off jobs, progress claims, and when you need something you can copy into an email quickly.
Option B: Free Invoice App
- Save clients and reuse details
- Generate a PDF instantly
- Email invoices and track status (draft / sent / paid)
- Upgrade only when you need more monthly sends or Pro+ features
Free carpenter tax invoice template (copy/paste)
TAX INVOICE (if GST-registered) From: Business name: [Your Carpentry Business Name] ABN: [Your ABN] Address: [Business Address] Phone: [Phone] Email: [Email] Bill To: Client name: [Client Name] Company (optional): [Company] Address (optional): [Job / Billing Address] Email: [Client Email] Invoice details: Invoice number: [INV-0001] Invoice date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Due date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Work completed: - [Labour: e.g., framing, fit-out, install] $[amount] - [Materials / timber / hardware] $[amount] - [Delivery / disposal / other] $[amount] Subtotal (ex GST): $[amount] GST (10%): $[amount] (only if GST-registered) Total: $[amount] Payment terms: - Payment due in [7/14] days - Bank transfer to: [Account name / BSB / Account] - Reference: Invoice number
What needs to be on a carpenter’s tax invoice in Australia?
- Words “Tax Invoice” (if GST-registered)
- Your business name and ABN
- Invoice date
- Description of work supplied
- Total amount payable
- GST amount (or that the total includes GST)
Note: General information only, not tax advice.
Features carpenters tend to use most
- Add expenses: track materials so you know your margins.
- Scheduled sending (Pro): send invoices automatically at end of week.
- Recurring invoices (Pro): handy for ongoing site work or maintenance.
Conclusion
Copy/paste the template if you need something right now. If you want a faster workflow—PDFs, email sending, tracking—start with the Free plan.