# Fuel receipt

> Pump cash receipt or fuel invoice used for the actual-expense method or CFDI substantiation.

**URL:** https://quilometragem.com/glossary/fuel-receipt

**Summary:** Pump cash receipt or fuel invoice used for the actual-expense method or CFDI substantiation.

- A fuel receipt is the pump's cash ticket evidencing liters and amount fueled.
- Required for the actual-expense method and to generate a CFDI in Mexico.
- Under the IRS standard mileage rate it is not required — the mileage log alone suffices.
- Retention: 5 years in Brazil/Mexico, 3–7 years in the US.

A fuel receipt is the pump's cash ticket evidencing liters and amount fueled. Required for the actual-expense method and to generate a CFDI in Mexico. Under the IRS standard mileage rate it is not required — the mileage log alone suffices. Retention: 5 years in Brazil/Mexico, 3–7 years in the US.