Is there a way to add (negative) line items to an invoice.
Example: I perform a home inspection for a client that includes a complete inspection of every element, part, appliance and system of the home. Since it is not practical to list out the hundreds of separate tasks involved on an inspection invoice, I simply charge a set fee that is all inclusive. Occasionally I have a special request from a client that would like to save money by omitting certain items or systems from my inspection in exchange for a lower fee. For instance a licensed plumber might not need me to inspect his plumbing system.
I need to add a line to the invoice that simply names the item omitted from the inspection and assigns it a negative dollar value. Simply lowering the fee for the inspection without itemizing on the invoice creates a potential liability for me.
I would like it to work something like this:
Qty 1 Full home inspection 123 Main Street USA $390
Qty 1 Reduced service credit Plumbing system not inspected ($75)
Total Fee: $315
At this time all I can do is lower the basic fee and then write an explanation in the notes field. This complicates things at tax time and I think it looks unprofessional!
I have never used invoicing software that doesn't provide for negative line items so I'm sure PayPal does. I just can't figure out how to get it to do anything but add.
Can anyone help??
