Illinois compliance baked into the template
- Sales tax: 6.25% state rate. Generally exempts most services. Services largely exempt; combined rates up to ~11% in Chicago.
- Late fees: Up to 1.5% per month under 815 ILCS 205/4 (Interest Act). Up to 9%/yr without writing; higher with written agreement.
- Written contract: Required for jobs over $1,000. The template includes a signature block and scope-of-work field.
Copywriter invoice fields
- Project rate β flat
- Hourly editorial β hour, default $95
- Per-word rate β word, default $0.5
- Rush surcharge β pct
State
IL
Avg invoice
$1,450
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
50%