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CBAssocaites
Level 1

Missing Request Deposit under Estimates

I wasted 2 hours of my time between doing my own research trying to find it and using online support.  When I went to support live chat, that person spent over 30 minutes before "transferring me" to advance support which was just to put me back into the que for another person to try the same stuff the other person did.  I am trying not to be mad but I am. 

 

I am trying to add request deposit on my estimate so when the client receives it they can pay the deposit if they want to move forward.  I followed the below instructions and there is no request a deposit under the product/service.  I have deposit's active under my settings.  Yes I can switch it to an invoice and then email the invoice to get the deposit but those are extra steps and time. 

 

There is no option to email customer support to discuss this so I am putting it to the community.  

 

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/job-estimates/request-accept-deposits...

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DebSheenD
QuickBooks Team

Missing Request Deposit under Estimates

Hello there, CBAssociates.

 

Thank you for posting your concern here in the Community. I'm here to help you request a deposit on an estimate in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

Once your customer accepts the estimate, you can request a deposit. However, you need to convert the estimate to an invoice so it becomes a valid transaction in QuickBooks Online.

 

To convert an estimate to an invoice:
 

  1. Go to Sales, then tick All Sales.
  2. Tap Estimate, then locate the transaction.
  3. Click Create invoice under Action.

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  4. Hit Remaining total of all lines, then click Create invoice.

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  5. If the customer gives a partial payment, you can send a progress invoice to your customer instead.
  6. Add more details to the invoice when necessary, then choose Save and send.


Also, you can only invoice an estimate with Accepted or Pending status. To update the status of the estimate, click the drop-down under the customer's name.

 

Additionally, check out these articles below on how to reconcile your upfront deposit account and other customer topics: 

 

 

Remember that you can regularly ask me if you have additional questions about requesting a deposit to an estimate. I'm always ready to work with you again. Stay safe and healthy.

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