The problem
Client sends $1,500 on a $3,000 invoice. You need to log it, know the remaining balance, and eventually collect the rest. If you mark the invoice paid, the numbers are wrong. If you leave it open, you lose track of what was received. Neither answer works.
Why we built it
Partial payments are a normal part of contracting. DIRT lets you record exactly what came in, when, and by what method. The invoice shows the remaining balance. Your AR reflects reality.
How it works
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Open the invoice and tap "Record payment."
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Enter the amount received and the payment method.
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Invoice updates to show the partial payment and the remaining balance. Status moves to "Partial."
What changes for your business
Before
Partial payment received. Invoice either wrong or confusing. Mental tracking required.
After
Log the partial. Invoice shows what's left. Next payment logs the same way.
Common questions
How do I record a partial payment on a contractor invoice?
Open the invoice in DIRT and tap "Record payment." Enter the amount received and the payment method. The invoice status moves to "Partial" and shows the remaining balance. When the remainder comes in, you log that the same way and the invoice closes to "Paid."
What happens when a client pays half my invoice?
In DIRT, you log the partial payment with the amount and method. The invoice stays open for the remainder and your AR dashboard reflects the updated balance — not the full amount, not zero. You always know exactly what is still owed.
Can I split an invoice into multiple payments in DIRT?
Yes. Record each payment as it comes in — deposit, progress payment, final balance. Each one logs in the invoice's payment history with date and method. The running balance stays current. You see the full payment trail on the invoice.
How do I track a deposit on a job in DIRT?
Log the deposit as a partial payment on the invoice when it arrives. The invoice status moves to Partial with the remaining balance shown. When you invoice for the next draw or the final balance, the deposit history is already on the record.
What is a partial payment status on an invoice?
Partial means at least one payment has been recorded but the invoice is not fully paid. In DIRT, invoices move through Draft, Sent, Partial, Paid, and Voided automatically based on what you record. Partial is the in-between state — client has paid something, you are still owed.
Is it hard to manage contractors who pay in installments?
Not with a tool that tracks each payment individually. DIRT's partial payment logging keeps the running balance current after every installment. You do not have to keep a separate spreadsheet or do math to know what is still owed.
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