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Receipt categories that help you understand spending

Good receipt categories are simple, consistent and useful for review. They should help you understand spending patterns, prepare accountant handoff and spot waste. Avoid creating dozens of tiny categories unless they support a real decision. For tax treatment, use official guidance or accountant advice rather than assuming a category makes a cost allowable. How to choose receipt categories that make spending easier to understand, not harder to maintain.

Key takeaways

• Categories are a decision tool, not just labels.
• Too many categories can be as unhelpful as too few.
• A category does not decide tax treatment by itself.
• Notes matter when a merchant name does not explain the purchase.

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