How to write, number and send invoices, from deposits and progress billing to recurring invoices and sales tax on services.
How to invoice a deposit and the final balance, worked through a $6,400 kitchen job with a 30% deposit. Compare one invoice with a partial payment against a separate deposit invoice.
How to write an invoice in 10 steps: what to include, an annotated example with real numbers, common mistakes, and what changes by industry.
How to number invoices: five invoice number formats with examples, which one suits your business, what to do with a voided invoice, and the UK and EU rules.
Progress billing means invoicing a job in stages as the work gets done. See a worked $18,000 remodel with a deposit, two draws, a change order and sample invoice wording.
Invoice vs receipt vs quote: what each document does, when to send it, and how a proforma and a credit note fit in, traced through one real job.
Is labor taxable? In most US states labor is untaxed and materials are taxed, but some states tax repair, cleaning, lawn care or nearly every service. Rules by trade, checked against seven state tax agencies.
Stop sending the same invoice every month manually. Learn how to automate recurring billing for retainer clients and subscription services.
Learn how to create professional invoices, set clear payment terms, and get paid faster as a freelancer. What to include, when to send, how to follow up.