United States · USD · sales tax by state
Free quote maker for the US
Price a job with sales tax worked out and a valid-until date. When your customer says yes, switch to the invoice: everything you typed carries across.
- Rules checked September 25, 2026 against IRS guidance
- No sign-up
- Nothing is uploaded: it is made in your browser
- No watermark
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What to put on a quote in the US
No IRS rule sets what a quote must contain, so it is about being clear. A good quote shows:
- Your business name, contact details and EIN
- Your customer's name
- A quote number and the date
- A valid-until date, so prices do not stay open for ever
- Each item or task with its quantity and price
- Sales tax shown separately if you are registered, so your customer sees the full price
- Your terms: deposit, what is not included, and how long the work takes
When the customer accepts, open the invoice maker. Your details and items carry across in this browser tab.
The full United States guide
Every required detail, thresholds, record keeping and e-invoicing, with links to IRS.
Read the guideEvery required detail, thresholds, record keeping and e-invoicing, with links to IRS.
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Questions
Should a quote include sales tax?
If you are registered for sales tax, show it separately so your customer sees the full price they will pay.
How long should a quote stay valid?
There is no set period. Between 14 and 30 days is common. Put the date on the quote so both sides know.
Can I turn a quote into an invoice?
Yes. Open the invoice maker from the tabs above: your business, customer and items carry across in this browser tab.