Expense Tracking for Contractors
Snap receipts and track every dollar
Upload receipt photos, categorize expenses, and tie them to specific projects so you know exactly where every dollar goes. BuildCrux replaces the shoebox of receipts with organized, searchable expense records that make tax prep and job costing painless.
What you get
Expenses — frequently asked questions
How do I get a receipt into BuildCrux?
Snap a photo of the receipt on your phone and upload it instantly — it's stored securely in the cloud so you're not hanging onto the paper. From there you categorize it and tie it to a job.
Can I see how much I've spent on a specific project?
Yes — every expense can be linked to a project, so your materials, labor, equipment, and fuel costs roll up per job for accurate job costing. That makes it easy to see exactly where a project's money is going.
Will this make tax prep easier?
You can search and filter expenses by date, category, or amount, then export a clean report for your accountant or tax preparer. It replaces the shoebox of receipts with organized, searchable records.
What happens if I lose the paper receipt?
Once the photo is uploaded it's stored in the cloud, so a lost or faded paper receipt is no longer a problem. Everything stays searchable whenever you need to pull it back up.
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