What's the difference between fueling with and without an invoice?
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The price difference between fueling with and without an invoice is essentially the tax amount that the seller needs to pay to the tax bureau. More knowledge about invoicing is as follows: 1. Introduction: Invoicing typically refers to issuing an invoice, which is a business document issued and received by all entities and individuals in the purchase and sale of goods, provision or receipt of services, and other business activities. It serves as the original basis for accounting and is also an important document for audit authorities and tax authorities during law enforcement inspections. 2. Invoicing requirements: The handwriting must be clear. No alterations are allowed. If there is an error in filling out the invoice, a new special invoice should be issued, and the incorrect one should be marked with the words "incorrectly filled, void." If a special invoice becomes void because the buyer does not request it, it should also be handled as an incorrectly filled invoice. All items must be filled out completely. The invoice must match the goods, and the amount on the invoice must correspond to the actual amount received.
As an ordinary person who drives to work every day, my choice to get an invoice or not when refueling mainly depends on my mood and needs. Not getting an invoice is super convenient—just fill up and leave, saving time and effort, especially during rush hours or when in a hurry. Getting an invoice requires stopping to register the company name or tax ID, adding an extra three to five minutes, and sometimes even longer queues, which can be annoying. The biggest difference lies in the purpose: for personal use, I don’t get an invoice since there’s no reimbursement requirement, and keeping too many receipts just creates clutter. But for company cars or occasional business trips, I definitely get an invoice to claim expenses and save my own money. Price-wise, most gas stations charge the same, though some places may have slightly higher prices with an invoice, but it can be tax-deductible, so the overall impact is minimal. My advice is to decide based on actual needs—if it’s unnecessary, skip the invoice to keep life simpler.
