1. Chicago-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 6.25%. Local jurisdictions in Chicago may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: IL statute 815 ILCS 205/4 (Interest Act) caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.
2. Standard handyman line items
- Service call / minimum — billed by flat (~$75 default).
- Labor — billed by hour (~$65 default).
- Materials — billed by itemized.
3. Payment terms that work in Chicago
Net 7 is standard for handymans.0 Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Chicago customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
Many states have a "handyman exemption" up to a dollar threshold (e.g., CA $500) above which a contractor license is required.
Metro
Chicago
State
IL
Net terms
7 days
Deposit
0%