Hello @Phesheya,
The Rate info of your estimate will always show the amounts of your item's cost and VAT rate. Instead, the item's total exclusive of the VAT amount is indicated in the TOTAL column.
Here's an article you can read to learn more about creating an estimate: Create an Estimate in QuickBooks Desktop.
You can also read this helpful article in case you wanted to start tracking partial invoices: Set up and Send Progress Invoices in QuickBooks Desktop.
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