A cash receipt should include your business name and contact info, the customer's name, a unique receipt number, the transaction date, itemized goods or services, subtotal, tax, total, the amount of cash tendered, and change returned. Including the cashier's name and a transaction ID adds an extra layer of record-keeping.

Cash receipts are essential for bookkeeping and auditing. They help reconcile the cash register at the end of the day, provide customers with proof of purchase for returns or warranties, and serve as documentation for tax purposes. The IRS recommends keeping receipts for all business transactions.

Yes, if your business collects sales tax, the tax amount must be shown separately on the receipt. Use the Tax Rate input at the top of this template to calculate it automatically. If your goods or services are tax-exempt, you can leave the tax rate at 0%.

Yes — completely free, no account required, no watermark. Edit it for every transaction and download as many times as needed.

Click the green "Download PDF" button. In your browser's print dialog, select "Save as PDF." The sidebar and toolbar are hidden so only the clean receipt is saved.