Kassenbon

A Kassenbon is the receipt issued by a cash register or electronic point-of-sale system after a sale in German-speaking countries. It documents the purchase, listing the items or services bought, their prices, the total amount, the date and time, the store’s details, and the payment method. Many receipts also show the applicable VAT, and may include a barcode or QR code linking to the digital record.

The Kassenbon serves as proof of purchase for consumers, useful for returns, warranty claims, exchanges, and budgeting. For merchants, it is part of the sales documentation and a component of tax records. Receipts can be provided in printed form, electronically, or as a digital copy sent by email or via an app, depending on the retailer and local regulations. The exact content and format can vary by country, retailer, and regulatory requirements.

Legal and practical aspects: in countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, receipts and cash-register records are subject to tax and commercial-law rules. Germany’s Kassensicherungsverordnung (KassenSichV) and the GoBD govern how electronic cash registers log transactions and how data must be stored for tax purposes. While a Kassenbon is generally suitable as proof of purchase for consumers, a formal invoice is required for business-to-business transactions or when requested by the customer. Businesses retain relevant records for a specified period to satisfy tax and auditing requirements.