How to Invoice as a Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineer (PE) in Johnson City, TN

Invoicing guide for civil / mechanical / electrical engineer (pe)s in Johnson City: 7% TN sales tax, 1.5%/mo late-fee cap, plus TN licensing and contractor rules.

Combined sales tax
7%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
25%
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1. Johnson City-specific tax handling

  • State sales tax: 7%. Local jurisdictions in Johnson City may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
  • Late fees: TN statute Tenn. Code §47-14-103 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.

2. Standard civil / mechanical / electrical engineer (pe) line items

  • Project fee — billed by flat.
  • Hourly engineering — billed by hour (~$175 default).
  • PE stamp & sealing — billed by flat.
  • Site visit — billed by flat.

3. Payment terms that work in Johnson City

Net 30 is standard for civil / mechanical / electrical engineer (pe)s. Most civil / mechanical / electrical engineer (pe)s in competitive markets like Johnson City require a 25% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Johnson City customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.

4. Licensing & disclosures

PE license required to stamp drawings or sign engineering opinions. Discipline-specific rules apply.

Metro
Johnson City
State
TN
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
25%

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