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[Jez]

You do not HAVE to issue a receipt, but you must keep accurate records of everything your end. I would personally knock up a sign off sheet and get it signed after each job detailing the numbers and "work carried out to satisfaction" clauses.

 

[malef!c]

Invoice is normally something that gets sent to someone to settle up - snail mail or email for example.

When they pay up you send a receipt saying they have paid.

If you are on their doorstep and they are handing you cash you can either:

1. Say thanks and give them a recipt
2. Say thanks and run away
3. Give them an invoice, they pay, you write something on the invoice saying Paid
4. Send invoice to them at a later date and send receipt after they pay

 

[mjt]

not having an invoice is better - no tax, huzzah!