How to Get a Gas Station Invoice for Car Refueling?
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Simply request an invoice from the gas station staff after making the payment for refueling. Here are the specific details about the invoice: 1. Tax rate: Gas stations are general taxpayers with a 17% VAT rate. Regardless of the payment method used for oil sales, VAT is applicable. 2. Online top-up: For online top-ups of fuel cards, VAT invoices are issued according to the original VAT invoice issuance method. After the fuel consumption is completed, a unified VAT special invoice will be issued. For regular invoices, within 90 days after 24 hours of top-up, you can bring the main fuel card to any card issuance or top-up outlet in the issuing city to request a supplementary invoice. 3. Laws and regulations: According to the "Value-added Tax Collection and Management Measures for Retail Gas Stations of Refined Oil" (Order No. 2 of the State Administration of Taxation), if the oil purchasing unit requests a VAT special invoice, the user can obtain it based on the fuel card or refueling voucher usage records after refueling.
I always get the invoice at the gas station myself, and it's quite simple: First, fill up the tank when refueling, then go to the cashier and tell the staff that you need an invoice. Specify the type of invoice required, such as a regular invoice or a VAT invoice with a tax ID. They will ask you to fill out a form, entering details like the license plate number, company name, or tax ID—make sure not to make any mistakes, as errors can affect reimbursement. After receiving the paper invoice, double-check the amount, date, and recipient name on the spot. I once forgot to check the tax ID and had to go back to get it corrected. Nowadays, most gas stations support electronic invoices via QR code scanning. You can find them in the receipt section of WeChat or Alipay and save them directly to your phone, avoiding the hassle of paper invoices. After getting the invoice, remember to back it up—it’s useful for reimbursement. Once, I almost lost money because I forgot to save it. Make it a habit to get an invoice every time you refuel; don’t wait until you have too many to handle at once.
