Smarter Finances for the Self-Employed

Your reliable expense management for the self-employed. It simplifies expense tracking, helps you prepare for tax filings, and keeps your finances organized. Try it for free!
Streamline Expense Tracking
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Expense Tracking Made Simple

1. Set up Your Workspace

Set categories and projects.

2. Add Expense

 Submit expenses by scanning receipts or entering costs manually.

3. Reimburse

Reimburse your business expenses and keep track of reimburst expenses.

1. Collect Expenses

Let teams capture expenses using the ExpenseMonkey mobile or web app.

2. Verify Data

View, verify, and approve expense reports in one place. Collect missing details directly and ensure compliance.

3. Record in Books

Generate detailed expense reports with all necessary tax information and upload data into your accounting software.

Effortless expense tracking for the self-employed, anytime, anywhere

Whether you're at your desk, visiting clients, or traveling for work, ExpenseMonkey is the self-employed expense tracker that moves with you. Track expenses in real time, stay organized, and never miss a tax deduction, no matter where your work takes you.

Keep all your project and client expenses organized

ExpenseMonkey centralizes all your project and client expenses, delivering real-time insights and accurate cost tracking for each assignment.

Quickly capture receipts, categorize costs, and maintain strict budget control.

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Save time and focus on growing your solo venture

Managing self-employed expenses can be overwhelming, but with ExpenseMonkey, it doesn’t have to be. Automate self-employed expense tracking, minimize costly errors, and enjoy your workflow so you can focus on client success and scaling your business.

Master your finances with a self-employment expense tracker

Managing self-employed expenses doesn’t have to be a hassle. ExpenseMonkey helps freelancers, solopreneurs, and small business owners track business and travel expenses, log receipts, and stay compliant—making it easier than ever to claim self-employed deductions without breaking a sweat.

"As someone who’s self-employed, managing expenses used to be chaotic. ExpenseMonkey makes it simple, so I can focus on my business instead of storing and sorting receipts."

Peter, Freelancer

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Expense Tracking Tool for Self-Employed FAQs

Why is expense tracking important for self-employed professionals?

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Accurate expense tracking helps manage cash flow, identify deductible expenses, and ensure tax compliance, ultimately contributing to the financial health of your business.

What is a solopreneur? And what is the difference between a solopreneur vs. a self-employed business owner?

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A solopreneur operates a business entirely on their own, often without plans to hire employees. A self-employed business owner may run their business solo or have the intention to grow with a team in the future.

How do I make a simple expense report?

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Include key details like the date, description of the expense, amount spent, and category (e.g., travel, meals). Many expense tracking tools, such as ExpenseMonkey, generate professional reports automatically.

What travel expenses are tax deductible for self-employed business owners?

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Tax-deductible travel expenses include airfare, lodging, car rentals, meals during business trips, and transportation to client meetings. Be sure to keep receipts and records for all business-related travel.

What are common deductible expenses for the self-employed?

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Deductible expenses may include home office costs, travel expenses, equipment purchases, and professional development costs.

Should I separate personal and business expenses?

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Yes, maintaining separate accounts for personal and business expenses simplifies tracking and ensures compliance with tax regulations.

Features that enhance expense reporting experience for self-employed

Expense Tracking

Reduce manual work, track expenses more accurately, and gain complete transparency over your finances, so you can make informed decisions and maintain a healthy business.

Approval Flow & Expense Reimbursement

Simplify your day-to-day with tools designed to reduce delays, speed up processes, and keep your finances organized, so you can focus on running your business smoothly.

Expense Reports

Save time and stay prepared with detailed, tax-ready reports that keep your self-employed business organized and give you the financial clarity to make smarter decisions.

Project and Team Expense Management

Keep every project on track with intuitive expense tracking tools, ensuring every cost is accounted for while helping you stay within budget and maximize profitability.

Focus on growth, not paperwork, with ExpenseMonkey

Join thousands of self-employed professionals simplifying their expense tracking and keeping their finances organized—only with ExpenseMonkey, the solution designed to help you stay efficient, accurate, and in control of your expenses.

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