How to Invoice as a Tile Setter in Utah

How to invoice as a tile setter in Utah: UT sales tax 4.85% (services usually exempt), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under Utah Code §15-1-1. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
4.85%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
33%

1. Utah-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 4.85% state rate. Most services rendered in Utah are exempt from sales tax — but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 4.85%; combined 6.1-9.05%.
  • Late-fee cap: Utah statute Utah Code §15-1-1 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.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Utah get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Tile Setter line items + standard terms

Every tile setter invoice in Utah should itemize work clearly. Standard tile setters use Net 14 terms with a 33% deposit required upfront.

  • Labor — per sqft — billed by sqft (~$12 default).
  • Tile material — billed by itemized.
  • Substrate prep — billed by itemized.
  • Trim & grout — billed by itemized.

3. Tile Setter licensing in Utah

Specialty license in many states. CTI / NTCA certification is industry-recognized.

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. Utah customers expect digital payment options today — accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$2,400
State
UT
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
33%

Utah metro guides

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

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