[Invoices] Invoices Are Confusing To Read
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Description
### Problem Statement
Invoices are confusing to read and become more confusing with each new SKU.
There are 3 core confusions:
- Parent/Child Relationship of charges
- The period for which the charge applies
- How tax is being applied (and tax refunds)
### Solution Brainstorm
Here is a real invoice for a customer:
I would recommend the following visual enhancements to address the 3 core confusions above:
**Note**: Breaking out VAT and subtotal amounts in the refund table row is not possible at this time as we do not have the mechanism to refund VAT and non-VAT charges.
Customers often want VAT and subtotal refunds separate as often-times we need to refund VAT when Billing Details are not configured correctly.
### Product Area
Settings - Subscription
Contributor guide
Research direction
No files, tests, or code entry points are named. Start by reviewing the Settings - Subscription invoice view and the two referenced screenshots, then clarify the intended handling of charge relationships, billing periods, taxes, and refunds. Done should mean the invoice is easier to read across these cases, with the refund limitation preserved.
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Assessment
- Domain
- design, payments
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100