1️⃣ Discounts on LEDES Submissions
LEDES invoices support two standardized methods for applying discounts:
Method | How It Works | Visibility |
Using "IF" as an Adjustment | Your vendor will apply a negative value in the "IF" (Invoice Adjustment) field on their LEDES file and include a description. | Appears as a separate line item in the invoice. |
Inline Adjustment | Your vendor will enter a negative value in the LINE_ITEM_ADJUSTMENT_AMOUNT field on their LEDES file. | Appears on the same line as the associated cost. |
2️⃣ Discounts on PDF Submissions
For PDF invoices, discounts must be:
✔️ Included directly on the invoice by the firm.
✔️ Entered during the invoice submission process in Brightflag.