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Configure an invoice's settings

How to add tax and configure payment details in an invoice

Updated over a week ago

The invoice settings handle the logistics of the invoice, like tax rates and payment options.

  1. While building your invoice, select the invoice block

  2. From here, adjust the invoice's tax details and payment options

  3. When you're done, continue building your invoice

Create an invoice with HoneyBook AI

You can chat with HoneyBook’s AI to create and edit invoices right inside of the smart file builder. AI can help you add or modify services, quantities, units, prices, or taxes.

To chat with HoneyBook AI, select Create with AI when building an invoice. If HoneyBook AI produces something you don’t like, you can ask it to undo any action it has taken.


Add tax details

If not already added, select + Add tax to add a tax or fee and rename the field if you’d like. Select into the field below to adjust the amount. You can set a dollar amount, or a percentage of the total taxed packages or items. Once you've added tax and set the rate, remember to apply the tax to all of the appropriate packages or items.You can apply tax by selecting the checkbox under the tax column by the package or item in question.

You can also select + Add tax to add an additional tax or fee, such as a service charge, to the invoice summary. Name the field in the settings sidebar, then select the field below to adjust the amount. You can delete any tax by selecting the trash can icon next to its name. Make sure no line items have the tax applied before deleting.


Set payment details

  • Invoice type: Set the invoice type and payment cadence (standard or recurring)

  • Payment method: Set which payment methods you’ll accept (credit card, ACH bank transfer, or both)

  • Late fees: Add a late fee to your invoice to encourage your clients to pay on time

  • Client can add a tip: Enable the option for your client to add a gratuity

  • Client must use autopay: Automatically charge clients on the due dates set in the payment schedule

    • You can turn required autopay on, which will require clients to opt in to autopay before they’re able to submit payment to you

    • If turned off, clients won’t be required to opt in to automatic payments, but they’ll still have the option to

📣 Note

At the moment, HoneyBook can't process ACH bank transfers for Canada-based members—only credit card payments can be accepted for these accounts.


What you can't do with an invoice

You can't place a hold on a client's card for services, damages, or cancellations. Instead, consider collecting a deposit and setting a reminder to refund following the event or service.


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