How do I mark a deposit made on a second final invoice?

[nextlevelcakery]

I require a "date reservation" deposit for my services.  Many times people will reserve a date (make a deposit) without knowing what their total bill will be. When the total is determined, I would like to make note of the deposit already made when I send the second invoice.  I previously was marking the original deposit as a "discount" on the second invoice, but I don't think that's the way to do it from a tax reporting perspective.  I am not able to make a line item that states "deposit" and put in a negative amount.

Where/How is the best place to note a deposit is made?  I am not wanting to show a line item of a lesser amount for services provided.

[MayaP]

Hello @nextlevelcakery,- I see this is your first post in the Seller Community, so I'd like to officially welcome you! 🎉👏

On your Dashboard you can click the three dots next the invoice,  and select add payment and then record payment. There is a note option there. Would that work?