1. Dayton-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 5.75%. Local jurisdictions in Dayton may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: OH statute Ohio Rev. Code §1343.01 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.
2. Standard copywriter line items
- Project rate — billed by flat.
- Hourly editorial — billed by hour (~$95 default).
- Per-word rate — billed by word (~$0.5 default).
- Rush surcharge — billed by pct.
3. Payment terms that work in Dayton
Net 14 is standard for copywriters. Most copywriters in competitive markets like Dayton require a 50% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Dayton customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
No license required. Contracts should specify rights transfer (work-for-hire vs license) and revision rounds included.
Metro
Dayton
State
OH
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
50%