Expense tracking for freelancers and consultants
Designers, developers, writers, marketers, and consultants pay for a long tail of tools and small expenses. spentr catches the receipts that usually slip through and adds them up the way Schedule C does.
Where records usually slip
Subscription sprawl
A dozen monthly software charges, each one a small deduction that’s easy to miss.
Receipts live in email
Most freelance purchases are digital, scattered across inboxes and online accounts.
No one is withholding
Without an employer, you need to see your tax picture before each quarterly deadline.
How spentr helps
Forward email receipts Free
Send emailed receipts to your spentr address and they’re read and filed automatically.
Amazon order import Pro
Pull in a year of Amazon orders and keep the business ones.
Multiple businesses Pro
Keep consulting separate from a side project or second business.
Quarterly estimates Pro
Estimated taxes from your real income and expenses, before each deadline.
Common deductions to track
| Expense | Where it usually goes |
|---|---|
| Software and SaaS subscriptions | Line 27b or 18 |
| Computers, monitors, and equipment | Line 13 |
| Coworking memberships | Line 20b |
| Business share of phone and internet | Line 25 |
| Courses and professional development | Line 27b |
| Business meals with clients (generally 50%) | Line 24b |
| Travel to client sites and conferences | Line 24a |
| Home office | Line 30 |
Line numbers refer to Schedule C (Form 1040). Your situation may differ; confirm with your tax preparer.
Frequently asked questions
What can freelancers write off?
Ordinary and necessary business costs: software, equipment, a qualifying home office, business travel, part of your phone and internet, education that maintains your skills, and business meals at 50%.
Do I need receipts for software subscriptions?
Keep the emailed receipt or invoice. A card statement alone shows the charge but not what it was for.
Can I use spentr on my computer?
Yes. Review, search, and export on the web at spentr.app, and capture receipts on iPhone.
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