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Buy nowI built an estimate for a job that was for ~$1,500. The customer accepted the estimate and I then invoiced the customer for the agreed upon 50% deposit, which they paid. However, when I view the invoice, I see a zero balance due…see the image i attached.
Is there a better way to collect deposits and easily understand how much is due from the customer?
@Burk504 Judging by your image, you have somehow applied both a $788.00 deposit and a $787.00 payment, rather than just the 50% deposit.
Thanks for adding a visual reference regarding your concern with the partially paid invoice showing zero outstanding balance, Burk. I'm here to help you with this matter.
Do you happen to have an active QuickBooks Payments? If so, once your customer partially pays a sent invoice, you don't need to record the payment in the app manually. QuickBooks automates the process of marking an invoice fully or partially paid, depending on the amount the customer pays.
Based on the snapshot you've attached, FishingForAnswers is correct. Since there's a manually generated payment and a deposit, the invoice's balance clears out. It triggers a duplicate payment entry, causing the outstanding balance to display zero.
We can fix this by deleting the manual payment you've entered. Here's how:
If you're using an iPhone:
Steps for iPad users:
For Android devices:
You may also track the status of your invoices in the app. It helps you review your open, overdue, or paid transactions seamlessly.
Tap the Reply button if you have a follow-up question regarding the partially paid invoice. I'll ensure to provide speedy assistance.
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