Track business expenses by category, maximize tax deductions, and export to CSV for your accountant. No signup required.
Start tracking your business expenses above to see them listed here.
Organize expenses into customizable categories for better insights and easier tax preparation.
All expenses are automatically saved in your browser. No account needed, complete privacy guaranteed.
See spending patterns with interactive charts and monthly breakdowns at a glance.
Export all expenses to CSV format for your accountant or tax software in one click.
Track deductible expenses properly to maximize your tax savings every year.
No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Completely free expense tracking for all freelancers.
Enter the date, amount, category, and description of your business expense. Add optional notes for reference.
Choose from preset categories or create custom ones. Your expenses are instantly organized and saved.
View total expenses, monthly spending, and category breakdowns with visual charts and statistics.
Download your expense report as CSV anytime. Perfect for tax season or sharing with your accountant.
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Yes, absolutely! All your expense data is stored locally in your browser using secure storage. We never send your data to any server or external service. Your financial information stays completely private on your device.
No account required! This expense tracker works entirely in your browser. Just start adding expenses and they'll be automatically saved. No signup, no login, no hassle.
Since data is stored in your browser, it's device-specific. However, you can export your expenses as CSV and import them on another device, or simply use the export feature to back up your data regularly.
We provide common freelance business categories including Office Supplies, Software & Tools, Travel, Meals & Entertainment, Marketing, Professional Services, Education, Equipment, and Internet & Phone. You can also create unlimited custom categories for your specific needs.
Click the "Export to CSV" button to download all your expenses in a spreadsheet format. This file can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or imported directly into most accounting software and tax preparation tools.
Browser storage can be cleared with cache, so we recommend regularly exporting your expenses as CSV backup. Download your data monthly or before doing any browser maintenance to keep your records safe.
Yes! Each expense entry has a delete button (🗑️) that allows you to remove it. To edit an expense, simply delete it and add it again with the correct information.
Yes, 100% free forever! No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no hidden fees. We built this tool to help freelancers track expenses properly and maximize their tax deductions without expensive accounting software.
As a freelancer, tracking business expenses isn't just good practice—it's essential for maximizing your tax deductions and maintaining accurate financial records. Studies show that freelancers who don't track expenses properly lose an average of $3,000-$5,000 annually in missed tax deductions.
Knowing what to track is half the battle. Here are the most common deductible expenses for freelancers:
Maintaining detailed expense records throughout the year provides numerous advantages:
Most freelancers use expensive software like QuickBooks ($30/month), FreshBooks ($17/month), or Wave (free but limited). Our expense tracker provides core functionality you actually need without monthly fees or feature overload:
To get the most value from tracking your expenses, follow these proven strategies:
The IRS allows freelancers and self-employed individuals to deduct ordinary and necessary business expenses. An expense is ordinary if it's common in your industry, and necessary if it's helpful for your business—even if not absolutely required.
Proper expense tracking ensures you claim all eligible deductions while maintaining the documentation needed to substantiate your claims. This tool makes it easy to categorize expenses correctly so you and your accountant can quickly identify deductible items come tax season.
Don't leave money on the table by failing to track business expenses properly. Start using this free expense tracker today to capture every deductible purchase, organize your spending by category, and export professional reports for your accountant. The few minutes you spend tracking expenses each week can literally save you thousands in taxes annually.