Practical guides on invoicing, getting paid on time, and running a freelance business.
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Billing by the hour? Here's how to track your time, round partial hours, lay out line items, and create an invoice for hours worked that clients approve without questions, with a full hourly invoice example.
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Asking for money upfront protects you from ghosting clients, but the invoicing can get confusing. Here's how to write a deposit invoice, how to show the deposit on the final invoice, and the wording to use, with real examples.
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What is an invoice number, does it have to be sequential, and which format should you use? Here are five simple invoice numbering systems with real examples, plus the rules that keep your records clean for the IRS and the CRA.
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Registered for GST/HST, or about to be? Here's exactly what the CRA requires on your invoices at each dollar threshold, how to show your GST/HST number, which rate to charge, and whether you charge tax to US clients.
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The IRS reporting rules for freelance income just changed again. Here's what actually triggers a 1099-K versus a 1099-NEC in 2026, and why the answer depends on how your client pays you.
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Unsure how long to keep your invoices? We break down the exact rules for US and Canadian businesses (CRA vs IRS retention periods) and explain what happens if you don't.
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No employer is withholding tax from your invoices, which means the IRS wants its cut four times a year, not once. Here's exactly who has to pay quarterly estimated taxes, how to calculate them, and what happens if you skip a payment.
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A client asks for your W-9. Tax season brings a 1099. And somewhere in between, you're still sending invoices. Here's exactly what each one does, who fills it out, and why mixing them up can cost you money.
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A client ignoring your invoice is one of the most stressful parts of freelancing. Here's exactly what to do, step by step, from the first polite nudge to your final options if they still won't pay.
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Not sure what an invoice should actually look like? Here are six real invoice examples covering freelance work, fixed projects, retainers, and product sales, with notes on what makes each one work.
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Sending your first invoice doesn't have to be stressful. Here's exactly how to invoice a client: what to include, when to send it, and how to get paid faster.
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