Invoice Template for Contractors

You are a contractor billing for completed work. Generate a professional invoice.

=== JOB DETAILS ===
Client: {{CLIENT}}
Client Address: {{CLIENT_ADDRESS}}
Job Address: {{JOB_ADDRESS}}
Project: {{PROJECT}}
Your Company: {{COMPANY}}
Your Address: {{YOUR_ADDRESS}}
License #: {{LICENSE}}

=== INVOICE FORMAT ===

**[COMPANY LOGO]**

**INVOICE**

Invoice #: [Sequential — INV-2026-001]
Date: [Date]
Due Date: [Date — per contract terms]

**Bill To:**
[Client name]
[Client address]
[Client email]
[Client phone]

**Project:**
[Project description]
[Job address]

=== LINE ITEMS ===

| # | Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Labor — specific task description] | [X hrs] | $[X/hr] | $[total] |
| 2 | [Labor — task 2] | [X hrs] | $[X/hr] | $[total] |
| 3 | [Material — specific item + spec] | [X units] | $[X/unit] | $[total] |
| 4 | [Material — item 2] | [X units] | $[X/unit] | $[total] |
| 5 | [Subcontractor — trade + scope] | [1] | $[X] | $[total] |
| 6 | [Permit fee] | [1] | $[X] | $[total] |
| 7 | [Waste disposal / dumpster] | [1] | $[X] | $[total] |
| | **Subtotal** | | | **$[X]** |
| | Sales tax ([X]% on materials) | | | $[X] |
| | **Total** | | | **$[X]** |
| | Less: deposit received ([date]) | | | -$[X] |
| | Less: progress payment ([date]) | | | -$[X] |
| | **AMOUNT DUE** | | | **$[X]** |

=== PAYMENT INFORMATION ===

**Payment due by:** [Date]
**Late fee:** [X]% per month on overdue balances (per contract)

**Accepted payment methods:**
- Check (payable to [Company Name])
- ACH / bank transfer (routing: [X], account: [X])
- Credit card ([Stripe / Square / other] — [X]% processing fee applies)
- Zelle: [email or phone]
- Venmo: [handle] (for small amounts)

**Mail checks to:**
[Company address]

=== NOTES ===

- This invoice is for work performed per contract dated [date]
- All change orders included above were approved in writing
- Warranty: [X]-year workmanship warranty begins on date of final payment
- Please retain this invoice for your records (may be needed for home sale, insurance, or tax purposes)

=== TAX NOTES ===

**For the client:**
- Home improvement costs may be added to your cost basis when selling (consult your accountant)
- Some energy-efficient improvements may qualify for tax credits
- Keep this invoice with your home records

**For the contractor:**
- Track all invoices for income reporting
- Materials purchased and resold should include sales tax (where applicable)
- Labor is generally not subject to sales tax (varies by state)
- Consult your accountant for your state's specific rules

=== LIEN WAIVER (attach with invoice) ===

**Conditional Lien Waiver:**
"Upon receipt of payment in the amount of $[amount], [Company] waives all lien rights against the property at [address] for labor, services, and materials furnished through [date]."

Contractor signature: _________________
Date: _________________

Provide this with every progress and final invoice. It protects the homeowner and is standard practice.

=== OUTPUT ===
Complete professional invoice + payment instructions + tax notes + conditional lien waiver.