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How to Assign an Invoice Item to a Project in Xero

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to link an invoice line item to a project in Xero.

Quick summary

Assigning an invoice item to a project in Xero lets you track billable work against specific projects directly from your accounts receivable workflow. This step-by-step process takes under a minute and ensures accurate project cost tracking without leaving the invoice editor.


Steps

  1. On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
  2. Choose 'Invoices' from the dropdown list of options.
  3. Find and open the specific invoice you want to edit.
  4. Tap the field under 'Project' on the invoice line item to proceed.
  5. Select the project you want to assign to that invoice item.
  6. Click 'Save & Close' or 'Approve & Email' to confirm the changes.
  7. The invoice item is now successfully assigned to your chosen project in Xero.

📌 Why this matters

Linking invoice line items to projects in Xero gives businesses a direct connection between billable activity and project budgets, making it easier to monitor profitability and cash flow in one place. This feature is essential for service-based businesses and agencies that need to reconcile client invoices against specific project costs without manual workarounds. By assigning invoice items to projects at the point of billing, finance teams gain real-time visibility into project revenue, reducing errors and saving time during month-end reporting.
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