For Freelancers & Self-Employed
Stop losing money on missed tax deductions
Receipto automatically scans, extracts, and organizes every business receipt — so you capture every deduction and hand your accountant a clean export at tax time. Free to start, no credit card required.
The freelancer expense problem — solved
Before Receipto
- ✕Crumpled receipts in your bag, pocket, or car
- ✕Hours searching email for receipt confirmations
- ✕Missed deductions you forgot to track
- ✕Scrambling to organize everything in April
- ✕Expensive accountant hours on data entry
After Receipto
- ✓Scan in 10 seconds — paper, PDF, or email
- ✓Forward receipt emails, AI organizes automatically
- ✓Every deduction captured and categorized
- ✓Year-round organization, export in one click
- ✓Hand accountant a clean CSV — zero manual entry
How it works for freelancers
From receipt to organized expense record in under 2 minutes.
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Scan, upload, or forward
Point your phone's camera at any receipt, upload a PDF, or forward a receipt email to your private Receipto address. Works with paper receipts, PDF invoices, and digital receipts.
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AI extracts everything
Merchant name, date, total, tax, line items, and suggested category — extracted automatically with 95%+ accuracy. Review and confirm in one tap.
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Organize by client or project
Assign to a folder (e.g., 'Client: Acme', 'Tax 2024', 'Software'), add tags, confirm the category. Receipto learns your preferences.
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Export for your accountant
At tax time, filter by date range or category and export as CSV, Excel, or PDF. Compatible with QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, and any accounting software.
Built for how freelancers actually work
AI receipt scanning
95%+ accuracy on merchant, date, total, tax, and line items. Works on crumpled paper, PDFs, screenshots, and receipt photos.
Email forwarding
Get your own private Receipto inbox. Forward receipt emails and AI files them automatically. Works from any email client, on any device.
Tax category tracking
Auto-categorize expenses (meals, travel, office, software, professional services) so your deductions are ready for Schedule C.
Client & project folders
Organize receipts by client or project. Filter and export just what you need when invoicing or filing taxes.
Accountant-ready export
Export to CSV, Excel, or PDF with all fields: merchant, date, total, tax, category, and notes. Zero manual data entry for your accountant.
iOS & Android apps
Scan receipts on the go. The mobile app works offline — scans sync to the cloud when you reconnect.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best receipt scanner app for freelancers?
- Receipto is purpose-built for freelancers and self-employed professionals. It uses AI to automatically extract merchant, date, total, tax, and category from any receipt. You can organize expenses by project or client, export to CSV or Excel for your accountant, and the free plan covers light use with no credit card required.
- How do I track business expenses as a freelancer for tax purposes?
- With Receipto, scan or photograph each business receipt and AI automatically extracts and categorizes the expense. Receipts are stored in the cloud and searchable. At tax time, export everything to CSV or Excel — your accountant gets a clean spreadsheet with merchant, date, amount, tax, and category for every deductible expense.
- Does Receipto work for 1099 independent contractors?
- Yes. Receipto is ideal for 1099 contractors. Track all business expenses throughout the year, categorize them (office supplies, travel, meals, software subscriptions), and export a complete report for your accountant or tax software at year-end. The AI handles extraction; you just scan and go.
- Can I use Receipto to track expenses by client or project?
- Yes. Create folders for each client or project, then assign receipts to the appropriate folder. Use tags to add additional context. Export a filtered view for just one client when invoicing or at tax time.
Start tracking expenses free today
5 AI scans per month, free forever. No credit card required. Upgrade to Pro ($99/year) for unlimited scanning.