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An ETR receipt is what separates a valid business expense from a handwritten scrap. Customers ask for it so they can claim the cost with KRA. Suppliers provide it so their sales line up with their tax returns. The receipt is the proof that both sides need.
In practice, an ETR receipt looks like a normal till slip but carries tax details: the seller PIN, a control number, the VAT breakdown, and a QR code. That last item is what tells you it is genuine, because scanning it confirms the receipt reached KRA.
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What data appears on an ETR receipt?
Date, time, seller KRA PIN, buyer PIN (for B2B), items, VAT, total, control unit details, and a QR code.
Do I still need to issue ETR receipts?
You need to issue compliant electronic tax receipts. The document is called an ETR receipt in common speech, whether it came from the old machine or eTIMS software.
How do I verify an ETR receipt is real?
Scan the QR code. It links to KRA, and a genuine receipt will confirm on the system.
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