line item discount

I'll help you add a line item discount on your sales form, @mccrarystv.

If you provide repeated or special discounts, you can add a discount as a line item plus a description to your sales form. You can add specific amount for the discount, not by percentage.

First, you need to create a discount item.

Here's how:

1. Go to Settings ⚙ and then Products and Services.
2. Click New.
3. Select Non-inventory or Service for the type.
4. Enter the name Discount in the Name field. If you want to create multiple discount items, give each discount a unique name.
5. In the Sales price/rate field, enter the discount as a negative amount. Keep in mind this is a dollar amount and not a percentage.
6. From the Income account ▼ dropdown, select Discounts given.
7. From the Sales tax category ▼dropdown, select Nontaxable.
8. Click Save and close.

You can now add the discount item to your sales form. Follow the steps below.

1. Go to + New.
2. Select Invoice, Estimate, or Sales receipt.
3. Add your products or services in the Product/Service column.
4. Add the discount item you just created in the Product/Service column. You can adjust the discount if you need to. Just make sure it's a negative amount.
5. Fill out the rest of the form.
6. Click Save.

You can check this article to learn more about adding discount to an invoice or sales receipt: Add a discount to an invoice or sales receipt in QuickBooks Online.

I'm also adding this article for future reference running reports in QuickBooks Online: Run reports in QuickBooks Online.

Let me know if you have additional questions about adding discount in QuickBooks Online. I'm always here to help. Have a great day. 

I posted about this 3 years ago and it has since been deleted.

No work around that includes creating a product/service is helpful so please do not junk up the thread with those replies.  The only solution is a proper line item discount which we know is possible in other countries. 

Please only reply with a timeframe of when this feature will be available. 

 The discount itself is not another item. It is particular to that one product/service. I have to believe you guys understand what I am looking for.

Hello there.

We listen to our customers’ voices and suggestions to ensure we're able to cater to your needs while working in QuickBooks Online (QBO). This will help us determine which area we need to improve. I recommend sending a request about adding an automated line item discount function (different amounts) straight to our engineers for inclusion in future updates. 

Here's how:

1. In your company, head to the Gear icon at the top and choose Feedback under Profile.
2. Enter a brief description of your concern in the field box.
3. Click Next to submit.

To find out more about the most recent updates and features added to the product, visit the QuickBooks Blog to learn more about the latest releases and features added to the product. I've included a link with tools to help you complete your tasks on time and resources to walk you through the steps of each accounting process: Self-help articles. 

Fill me in if you have additional questions about the discount function and other QuickBooks concerns. I'd be delighted to respond to them. Enjoy your weekend.