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How do I add an expense to 1tap?

Discover the different ways to add an expense to 1tap, from auto-scan to manual entry.

You can add an expense to 1tap by scanning a receipt, uploading a photo, emailing it in, or entering the details manually. This article covers each method and where to find it in 1tap receipts, 1tap tax, and 1tap online.

Scan a receipt with auto-scan

To add an expense with auto-scan, use your camera to submit a photo of the receipt for processing.

Note: Auto-scans are limited depending on your plan. The free plan gives you 3 to 5 auto-scans; the Prime Lite plan gives you 100 a year.

Scan a receipt in 1tap receipts

To scan a receipt in 1tap receipts:

  1. Open the app.

  2. Tap the camera button.

  3. Make sure the receipt is clearly visible and in focus, with nothing else in the photo.

  4. Tap the red button to submit the photo for processing.

You can also tap the + button in the top right corner of the home screen. Choose an input option: Single, Multiple, or 2-sided. For several receipts at once, go to Can I submit multiple receipts at once? For 2-sided receipts, go to How do I add a 2-sided receipt or invoice to 1tap?

Once it's processed, your receipt appears in the Recent tab, which stores your last 10 scans. The All tab shows every receipt in the app.

Scan an expense in 1tap tax

To scan an expense in 1tap tax:

  1. Open the app.

  2. Tap Expenses, then + Add Expense.

  3. Tap Take a picture.

  4. Tap the blue button to submit the photo for processing.

Scan an expense in 1tap online

To scan an expense in 1tap online:

  1. Go to 1tap online and log in with your 1tap account.

  2. Select the + button in the top right corner.

  3. Select Auto Expense.

  4. Select the image or PDF file of the receipt, then select Open.

Your expense appears in the All tab, grouped by the month it occurred in.

Upload a receipt from your photo library

If you've already photographed your receipts, upload them from your photo library instead of scanning them again. For full steps, go to How do I upload a receipt from my photo album to 1tap?

Email a receipt to 1tap

You can forward a receipt to your unique 1tap email-in address, and 1tap processes it automatically. For full steps, go to Can I email receipts to 1tap?

Add an expense manually

You can add an expense to 1tap manually in a few situations:

  • You don't have a photo to scan

  • You're on a free plan and have run out of auto-scans

  • You're working from a bank statement

For full steps, go to How do I manually add a receipt or invoice to 1tap?

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