1. Maryland-specific invoice requirements
- Sales tax line: 6.00% state rate. Most services rendered in Maryland are exempt from sales tax — but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 6%; uniform statewide. No local sales tax.
- Late-fee cap: Maryland statute Md. Com. Law §12-103 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: Maryland requires a signed agreement for any job over $1,000. Reference the contract number on the invoice.
- Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Maryland get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.
2. Painter line items + standard terms
Every painter invoice in Maryland should itemize work clearly. Standard painters use Net 7 terms with a 25% deposit required upfront.
- Surface prep — billed by hour (~$65 default).
- Painting labor — billed by hour (~$85 default).
- Paint & materials — billed by itemized.
3. Painter licensing in Maryland
License required in most states for jobs over a state-set threshold (commonly $500–$5,000). EPA RRP certification required for pre-1978 homes.
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. Maryland customers expect digital payment options today — accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.
Average invoice
$1,850
State
MD
Net terms
7 days
Deposit
25%
Maryland metro guides
Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.