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Compare expense tracker versions
 Business Expense Tracker |  Expense Tracker |  Mileage Log |  Travel Expense Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet |
| Works in | Google Sheets and Excel | Google Sheets and Excel | Google Sheets and Excel | Google Sheets and Excel |
| Length | 3 slides | 3 slides | 3 slides | 3 slides |
| Style | Corporate | Modern | Corporate | Minimal |
What an expense tracker should cover
An expense tracker logs what you spend, when, and on what, so you can see where the money goes. Keep one for personal spending, business costs or claims that need receipts.
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Cover date, payee or description, category, amount, payment method, receipt reference, and monthly totals by category.
Log each expense on the day it happens and note the receipt reference beside it, so claims and tax checks take minutes.
Compare Business Expense Tracker, Expense Tracker, and Mileage Log, all 3 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.
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What is an expense tracker?
An expense tracker logs what you spend, when, and on what, so you can see where the money goes. Keep one for personal spending, business costs or claims that need receipts.
What should an expense tracker include?
Include date, payee or description, category, amount, payment method, receipt reference, and monthly totals by category. Log each expense on the day it happens and note the receipt reference beside it, so claims and tax checks take minutes.
How do I track my expenses?
Record every purchase with its date, amount and category, either as it happens or at least once a week. Compare the monthly totals with your budget to spot what is growing.
How many expense categories should I use?
Eight to twelve categories is usually enough, such as groceries, transport and utilities. Keep the list short so the totals stay useful.
How long should I keep expense receipts?
Keep them for at least as long as your tax authority requires, which is often several years. Store scanned copies somewhere backed up.
Where should I start with an expense tracker?
Start with Business Expense Tracker: Track business costs with sales tax, deductible status and receipts, by category and month. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Expense Tracker.
Can I make an expense tracker in Google Sheets?
Yes. These expense tracker templates work in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. All 4 templates are free, with no account or email needed.