How can I send an invoice to a client and only request a deposit payment? For example $450 for a cleaning 1/10, $100 deposit to be paid today. Please help.

Do you have a merchant account to accept payments?

Hi, alexa-radiantcle.

I'm here to share some information that I'm sure you'll find helpful in sending a partial payment to a client's invoice.

To track this transaction correctly, you can create an estimate for the whole amount. Then, apply the first $100 invoice to the estimate. On the second invoice, link the estimate and then tick the option.

To ensure the invoice wasn't recorded twice, you can take note of the details for the first invoice sent and the payment before deleting it. Then, create an estimate and enter those details such as the date and the amount for the first invoice and its payment.

I'll show you the detailed steps below:

1. Go to + New, click Estimate.
2. Enter the details when you've proposed it.
3. Choose Save and close.

Now, you'll have to link the first invoice to the estimate, here's how:

1. Go to + New, tap Invoice.
2. Enter the customer's name.
3. Click Add from the recognized estimate located at the right pane.
4. Choose the option "50% of each line". I've also added a screenshot for additional reference.
5. Select Copy to invoice.
6. Hit Save and close.
    

For more details, you can check this article: Set up and send progress invoices in QuickBooks Online.

You can also check this article that'll help you manage your payments from Undeposited Funds: Deposit payments into the Undeposited Funds account in QuickBooks Online.

Please come back if you need further assistance in setting up the partial payment invoice in QuickBooks Onlne. I look forward to being able to help you again in the future.