Margin Calculation

This is a great question, @PLAEUSA,

Having the option to create columns with calculated formulas in QuickBooks Desktop is a good suggestion to add in our program. Currently, the columns on estimates are read-only fields.

As a workaround, you can venture other third-party estimate processing applications that handles this type of customization. Visit our app store to find the best tool for you.

We also have a separate forum for Intuit Developers where you can find engineers who can help suggest third-party apps and program integrations. Here's the link to the website: Intuit Developers Community.

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You could create either a calculated field (in the form's header) or calculated column for Margin using either of the 3rd-party add-ons, FormCalc SST for QuickBooks or CCRQInvoice. (Use Google to find them; not all QuickBooks add-ons are in Intuit's app store.)

Either product should work for you, depending on how you want the margin to be calculated.