Sales receipt/invoice for pc building as hobby.

[APasz]

Looking for people who build pc's for others as a hobby and give a receipt of some description.

I was wondering how everyone sets up theirs. Also not entirely sure what it should be called.

So basically what things are required?

What things would be helpful?

[You_are_a_cunt]

I used to buy standard double copy receipts (one I would keep, the second goes to the client) when I was working as an employee for my dad's service.

Now I just use a template I set up a few years ago and print them in doubles and have the client sign.

 

Remember that by doing that you have to declare the income (I don't, but that's just me. Not going to set myself up for paying fees and taxes for a couple builds per month).

 

I can give you my template (once I get home) if that helps you get an idea.

It's basically date, serial number of build, component list, extra services, software installed and an 'observations' field and, by request, fees paid.

I make it clear that it isn't a fiscal document and that it serves as a notice of what the build contains (hardware and software) and what services were performed.

[APasz]

That'd be great, thanks.

[dalekphalm]

As noted above, you can create your own "Invoice" using something like Word or Excel.

 

Hell, just open up word, and search the online template database for "Invoice", pick one you like, and then customize it.

 

I'd recommend printing two copies, and make the customer sign both copies.

[APasz]

19 hours ago, revsilverspine said:

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[mr moose]

I think this will help you a bit in determining your obligations:

 

https://www.ato.gov.au/business/starting-your-own-business/before-you-get-started/are-you-in-business-/

 

As for the invoice, an invoice needs to contain your name (business name if registered as one), your contact phone number, the total price payable.  If you have an ABN it will have to be on there too.  And lastly the date the goods/services were made available.

 

As you are a hobby and not likely to need an ABN or register for GST, don't worry about those and more importantly don't charge GST.

 

EDIT: I should add, you are only going to have to write up an invoice for those who request it as proof you did the work (either to claim on their own tax or as proof in seeking legal remedy for any component fault arising from assembly/advice you gave)

 

EDDIT2: I found this, you can use it instead of an invoice when receiving payments (when you don't have an ABN) from a business that would otherwise have to withhold PAYG amounts under tax law:

https://www.ato.gov.au/forms/statement-by-a-supplier-not-quoting-an-abn/

[APasz]

32 minutes ago, mr moose said:

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Thanks, this is helpful.

[Big Head Tech]

I use a template that I adjusted from MS Excel. I only sell 50-100 PCs a year and most clients don't really care for a receipt but I keep their info on file for warranty reasons (90 days/1 year).