Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes that digital invoices hold the same legal status and validity as paper invoices, enhancing convenience for taxpayers in managing their invoices and related business processes [1]. Group 1: Digital Invoices - Digital invoices (electronic invoices) will be accepted for vehicle registration and related processes starting from May 1, 2025, eliminating the need for paper invoices [1]. - Taxpayers can easily query and download their digital invoices through the personal income tax app, specifically in the "My Ticket Folder" section [1][2]. Group 2: Invoice Management - The app allows users to differentiate between invoices they have purchased or sold, displaying basic invoice information accordingly [2]. - Users can view detailed invoice information and download invoices in various formats (XML, PDF, OFD) through the app, significantly improving the management and storage of invoices [4].

Core Viewpoint - From May 1, 2025, taxpayers will be able to use fully digital electronic invoice information to handle vehicle and second-hand vehicle registration, streamlining the registration process and promoting automotive consumption and circulation [3]. Group 1: Electronic Invoice Handling - Taxpayers can issue red invoices when there are errors in the blue invoices for vehicle sales or when goods are returned [4][5]. - The process for issuing a red invoice includes logging into the electronic tax bureau, selecting the appropriate options, and entering the red invoice information [6][8]. Group 2: Red Invoice Confirmation Process - After entering the red invoice information, taxpayers must select the corresponding invoice and confirm the details before submitting [7][9]. - Once the buyer confirms the red invoice information, the seller can proceed to issue the red invoice by selecting the confirmed information [11].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation of a nationwide promotion of fully digital electronic invoices (referred to as "数电发票") starting from December 1, 2024, as part of the tax administration reform in China [1]. Group 1: Digital Invoice Confirmation Process - Taxpayers are required to confirm the purpose of the digital invoices through the tax digital account and the VAT invoice comprehensive service platform [1][2]. - Taxpayers must confirm the usage of digital invoices that are marked as "增值税专用发票" (special VAT invoices) or "普通发票" (ordinary invoices) for VAT input tax deduction or export tax refund applications [1][2]. Group 2: Correction of Invoice Purpose - If taxpayers mistakenly confirm the purpose of an invoice, they can apply for correction to the competent tax authority [3]. - For invoices incorrectly confirmed for VAT deduction that need to be changed to export tax refund purposes, taxpayers can request a correction from the tax authority, which will adjust the invoice purpose after verifying the related input tax has been transferred out [4]. - If the invoice was incorrectly confirmed for export tax refund purposes and the taxpayer has not yet applied for the refund, the tax authority can revert the invoice information back to the electronic invoice service platform for re-confirmation [4].