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Receipt Tracking for Contractors Made Simple

Photograph a supply receipt on-site and TradeBase logs the vendor, date, amount, and every line item automatically. No more lost receipts at tax time.

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Receipt Tracking From the Supply House to Tax Time

Scan it, attach it, forget about it. TradeBase handles the rest.

AI Receipt Scanner

Take a photo of any receipt and AI extracts the vendor, date, subtotal, tax, total, and every line item. You review and save — done in 30 seconds.

Attach to Jobs

Link receipts directly to the job they belong to. See exactly what each job cost you in materials — and know whether you're making money.

Expense Tracking

All receipts become expenses automatically. View your spending by category, by job, or by date range. No spreadsheets required.

Add to Inventory

Add receipt line items straight to your inventory. TradeBase updates your stock levels and material costs without manual entry.

QuickBooks Export

Export all your receipts and expenses as a QuickBooks-compatible CSV. Hand it to your accountant or import it yourself at tax time.

Receipt Storage

Every scanned receipt is stored with its image. Searchable by vendor, amount, date, or job. The IRS will never find you unprepared.

The Hidden Cost of Lost Receipts

Contractors lose thousands of dollars every year in deductions simply because they can't find the receipts to prove the expense. A $400 supply run at Home Depot, a $900 lumber order, a $200 tank of gas — these add up fast. Without documentation, you either can't claim them or you risk an audit you can't survive.

The problem isn't laziness. It's that receipts are paper, and paper lives in pockets, gloveboxes, and truck dashboards until it disappears. TradeBase moves the receipt from paper to digital the moment you get it — while you're still standing at the register.

How AI Receipt Scanning Works

The process takes about 30 seconds:

It works on thermal receipts, printed receipts, and even handwritten receipts in most cases. You never have to type anything manually unless you want to.

Know Your Job Costs in Real Time

When receipts are attached to jobs, you can see exactly what each job costs you in materials. Combined with your labor rate, TradeBase shows you your actual margin on every job. Over time, this data tells you which types of jobs are most profitable — and which ones you should be pricing higher.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of receipts does the scanner work with?

TradeBase's AI scanner handles thermal receipts from hardware stores and supply houses, standard printed receipts, and digital receipts. It reads the vendor name, date, itemized products, subtotal, tax, and total.

Can I attach a receipt to a specific job?

Yes. After scanning, you can attach any receipt to an existing job. This lets you see the full material cost for each job and calculate your actual profit margin.

How do I get my expenses into QuickBooks?

From the expenses section in TradeBase, tap "Export" and download a QuickBooks-compatible CSV file. You can import this file directly into QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online.

Are the receipt images stored permanently?

Yes. Every receipt image is stored in your account alongside the extracted data. You can retrieve any receipt at any time — useful for warranty claims, disputes, or tax audits.