vendor estimate

I appreciate you for sharing your concern with us, Zee.

Entering a vendor estimate isn't possible in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). As a way around, you can create a purchase order (PO) and enter a bill against it. Then, adjust the cost or quantity of the bill based on what is billed for you. I'll show you how.

1. Go to the Vendors menu and select Create Purchase Orders.
2. In the Vendor drop-down, select the vendor you'd like to create a purchase order for. 
3. Fill out the rest of the fields, and add the items you'd like to order.
4. Click Save & Close.

Once you received an invoice from your vendor or subcontractor, enter a bill and link the PO. Adjust the details and click Save & Close. Repeat the same process until the full amount is covered. 

Additionally, you can look for a third-party app that lets you create an estimate for your vendor. Simply go to the App Center or visit our Apps for QuickBooks Desktop page for reference. 

I recognize having the option to create a vendor estimate is beneficial to your business. I recommend sending your feedback to our development team. This way, they can look into your suggestion and might consider adding it in the future updates. Here's how.

1. Go to the Help menu.
2. Select Send Feedback Online.
3. Then click Product Suggestion.
4.  Enter your suggestions and details then click Send Feedback. 

In case you need to record a refund from your vendor, you can check out this link for the complete details: Record a vendor refund in QuickBooks Desktop.

You can always count on me if you have any other questions or concerns about managing your vendors and QBDT. It's always my pleasure to help you in running your business flawlessly.