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 it consultant line items
- Block-of-hours retainer — billed by flat.
- Onsite labor — billed by hour (~$175 default).
- Remote labor — billed by hour (~$145 default).
- After-hours surcharge — billed by pct.
- Hardware — billed by itemized.
3. Payment terms that work in Chicago
Net 30 is standard for it consultants.0 Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Chicago customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
No general license. Vendor certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS) drive credibility. SOC 2 expected for handling client data.
Metro
Chicago
State
IL
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
0%