How to check the authenticity of invoices

The methods for checking the authenticity of invoices are as follows:

1. 1. Whether an invoice is a national tax invoice or a local tax invoice can be distinguished by the words on the invoice producer's stamp; The national tax invoice is inquired on the website of the State Taxation Bureau of the corresponding provinces and cities, and the local tax invoice is inquired on the website of the Local Taxation Bureau;

2. Find the relevant entrance of invoice inquiry on the website of the tax bureau, and enter the invoice information for inquiry;

3. The query result will display the invoice purchase information, and it is necessary to check whether the invoice information is consistent with the query result;

4. If in doubt, you can call the tax service hotline 12366 for consultation, or confirm the invoice purchase record through the invoice purchase book.

Identification characteristics of authenticity of invoices;

1, paper characteristics: special anti-counterfeiting paper is used for regular invoices, which has a certain texture and thickness;

2. Watermark features: By observing the invoice with light, you can see that there is a complete watermark pattern inside the paper;

3. Anti-counterfeiting marks: anti-counterfeiting marks will be printed on the invoice, such as holographic heat-sensitive anti-counterfeiting labels or other types of anti-counterfeiting marks;

4. Printing quality: the formal invoice printing is clear and uniform, and there is no obvious decoloration and fuzziness;

5. Number characteristics: the number on the invoice should be clear and conform to the invoice coding rules, and there will be no dislocation or duplication;

6. Tax Authority Code: The invoice will have the code and name of the tax authority, which can be checked and verified.

To sum up, to check the authenticity of invoices, we must first distinguish between national tax invoices and local tax invoices, and then go to the corresponding tax bureau website to check the invoice information and check whether the purchase information is consistent. If in doubt, you can consult the tax service hotline or confirm the purchase record.

Legal basis:

Detailed rules for the implementation of invoice management measures

Article 33

Units and individuals who use tickets have the right to apply to the tax authorities for authentication of invoices. The tax authorities that accept the application shall accept and be responsible for identifying the authenticity of the invoice; If it is difficult to identify, it may be submitted to the invoice producer tax authorities for assistance in identification. Invoices seized at forged or altered sites, as well as sales and storage sites, shall be appraised by local tax authorities.