# Freelancer Business Receipt Checklist

A practical list of purchase types freelancers often forward to a dedicated ZipReceipts address (`{alias}@in.zipreceipts.com`). Use it as a reminder of what belongs in your business receipt archive—not as tax advice.

ZipReceipts is a private receipt inbox + monthly ZIP export. It does not connect to Gmail or Outlook, does not auto-categorize expenses for taxes, and is not accounting or tax software.

**Disclaimer:** Whether a purchase is deductible depends on your individual circumstances and applicable tax rules. Confirm with your accountant or tax professional. This checklist does not determine deductibility.

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## Software & subscriptions

- [ ] Design / creative tool renewals
- [ ] Project management and notes apps
- [ ] Plugins, fonts, and template packs
- [ ] AI or productivity SaaS used for client work

## Domains & communications

- [ ] Domain renewals and DNS add-ons
- [ ] Business phone / VoIP receipts
- [ ] Internet or hotspot upgrades used for work

## Marketing assets

- [ ] Stock photography and video
- [ ] Ads and boosts for your freelance brand
- [ ] Portfolio hosting and landing-page tools

## Equipment

- [ ] Laptop accessories, monitors, docks
- [ ] Camera, mic, lighting for client deliverables
- [ ] Replacement parts and warranties tied to work gear

## Workspace & travel

- [ ] Coworking day passes and memberships
- [ ] Client-site travel (rides, parking, lodging)
- [ ] Conference or meetup tickets for your practice

## Education & professional services

- [ ] Online courses and workshops
- [ ] Certification or exam fees
- [ ] Contractor / specialist invoices you pay for client work
- [ ] Bookkeeping or legal help receipts

## Before you forward or upload

- [ ] Vendor name visible
- [ ] Date and amount clear
- [ ] PDF or clear photo (avoid extreme blur / glare)
- [ ] Business purchase only — leave personal buys in personal mail
- [ ] One purchase per forward when possible

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## How ZipReceipts fits

1. Forward (or upload) business receipts to your private address.
2. Files are stored and normalized for your business—renamed and available in month-scoped downloads.
3. Download a monthly ZIP when you or your accountant need the pack.

No inbox OAuth. Only deliberately sent files arrive.