How to Invoice as a Glazier in Connecticut

How to invoice as a glazier in Connecticut: CT sales tax 6.35% (applies to services), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under Conn. Gen. Stat. §37-3a, written contracts required over $200. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
6.35%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
30%

1. Connecticut-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 6.35% state rate. Services billed to CT customers must include sales tax. Many services taxable (e.g., computer/data, repair, advertising). Combined uniform 6.35%.
  • Late-fee cap: Connecticut statute Conn. Gen. Stat. §37-3a caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract — courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
  • Written contract required: Connecticut requires a signed agreement for any job over $200. Reference the contract number on the invoice.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Connecticut get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Glazier line items + standard terms

Every glazier invoice in Connecticut should itemize work clearly. Standard glaziers use Net 14 terms with a 30% deposit required upfront.

  • Glass material — billed by itemized.
  • Labor — billed by hour (~$80 default).
  • Disposal of old glass — billed by flat (~$75 default).

3. Glazier licensing in Connecticut

Specialty contractor license required in most states for storefront and structural glass.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. Connecticut customers expect digital payment options today — accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$1,850
State
CT
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
30%

Connecticut metro guides

Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.

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