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SELF-EMPLOYMENT & FREELANCERS
Business Expense Tracker
A spreadsheet for classifying and totaling independent-work expenses.
Resource overview
A spreadsheet for classifying and totaling independent-work expenses. Use it to organize the information you already have, identify gaps, and prepare a more useful conversation with your adviser.
Who is this for?
This resource is designed for freelancer readers. If your filing structure, employment situation, or business activities are more complex, review the official references and seek tailored guidance.
What's included?
- Enter each purchase and its business purpose
- Choose an expense category
- Keep a receipt reference
- Compare calculated totals with card and bank activity
How to use this resource
- Download the Excel and save a working copy.
- Work through the listed items using your own statements, receipts, and records.
- Check missing information against the official references below.
- Keep the completed file and original source documents securely.
Document preview
Expenses worksheet · editable Excel file
| Date | Vendor | Business purpose | Category | Payment method | Amount paid | Business use % | Business amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Adobe | Design software subscription | Software and subscriptions | Credit card | $59.99 | 100% | $60 |
| 1/8/2026 | Best Buy | Monitor for home office | Equipment | Credit card | $329.99 | 100% | $330 |
| 1/10/2026 | Cox Communications | Internet service (business share) | Rent and utilities | Bank transfer | $89.99 | 60% | $54 |
| 1/12/2026 | Verizon | Mobile phone (business share) | Rent and utilities | Credit card | $95 | 50% | $48 |
| 1/15/2026 | Facebook Ads | Promotion of new service | Advertising and marketing | Credit card | $180 | 100% | $180 |
Preview shows the first rows of the worksheet; formulas, drop-down lists and calculations are in the downloaded file.
Official references
Use these authoritative pages to verify time-sensitive tax details and find current forms.
This is NetFintax educational material, not an official IRS or Nevada government form. It does not determine tax eligibility or replace personalized professional advice.
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