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1099 contractor invoice template
As a 1099 independent contractor you bill clients directly, and no tax is withheld — that's your responsibility. This opens a clean contractor invoice, ready to edit. Add your line items and client, export a PDF, done. It runs in your browser, so your rates and client list stay on your machine.
What a 1099 contractor invoice should include
The mechanics are simpler than employees imagine: you invoice the gross amount, the client pays it in full, and no income or payroll tax is withheld — you handle your own income tax and self-employment tax. So your invoice is a standard one, with a couple of contractor-specific habits worth keeping:
- Your business name and contact details, and the client's
- An invoice number and date, and clear payment terms (e.g. Net 15/30)
- Line items: description, quantity/hours, rate, amount, and a total
- Your tax ID (EIN, or SSN) so the client can match it to the W-9 you provided
Keep in mind the $600 rule: if a client pays you $600 or more in a year for services, they'll typically issue you a Form 1099-NEC — which is why they ask for a W-9 up front. Most services aren't subject to sales tax, but a few states tax certain services, so check your state if that applies.
Questions
Do I add tax to a 1099 invoice?
Usually not — services generally aren't subject to sales tax, and no income tax is withheld from a contractor's pay. A handful of states tax specific services, so confirm for your state and work type.
What's the difference between an invoice and a 1099?
Your invoice is the bill you send the client. Form 1099-NEC is what the client sends you (and the IRS) at year-end if they paid you $600 or more, reporting the total. They're two different documents.
Should I put my SSN or EIN on the invoice?
An EIN is safer to share than your SSN. You can get an EIN free from the IRS and use it on your W-9 and invoices, keeping your SSN private.
Is my data stored anywhere?
No. The invoice is created entirely in your browser. There's no server and no account, so nothing is uploaded.
Bill your client, keep your numbers private.
Open a contractor invoice, add your hours, export a clean PDF — in your browser, no account, nothing uploaded.
Open a 1099 invoice →Sources
- IRS — Forms and taxes for independent contractors (W-9, 1099-NEC, $600 threshold).
Guidance, not tax advice. See also invoice requirements by country.