Hello @katy42.
Yes, MJA66-87 is correct, we can turn on the progress invoicing feature so we can choose how much we want to invoice on a certain estimate. Progress invoicing allows us to create multiple invoices from an estimate so we can track the progress of a particular job. This also allows us to create multiple partial invoices from a single estimate. That way, we can send an invoice to our clients with only the deposit amount to pay.
To turn on the progress invoicing feature:
- Go to the Gear icon.
- Select Account and Settings.
- Click Sales.
- Click Progress Invoicing.
- Put a check mark on Create multiple partial invoices from a single estimate.
- Click Save.
- Click Done.
We can now create a progress invoice from the estimate:
- Go to the Plus (+) icon.
- Choose Estimate.
- Enter the information then select Save.
- Select Create Invoice in the upper right of the estimate. The option will only be available if the estimate is in Pending or Accepted status.
- Choose how much you want to invoice.
- Select Percentage of each line and type in 10%. All the lines are invoiced at a percent of the estimate. You can edit the line amounts or percent.
- Select Create invoice.
- If you choose Custom amount for each line, you can enter the desired amount or percentage of each line under Due column.
- Select Save.
You can also check this article for additional reference: Progress invoicing for QuickBooks Online.
Feel free to add a comment if you have any other concerns. Have a good day!