Adding Expenses #

Learn how to quickly and accurately log expenses in SolSplitter.

Quick Add Expense #

Basic Expense Entry #

1. Select Group: Choose which group this expense belongs to
2. Enter Amount: Type the total amount spent
3. Add Description: What was purchased (e.g., "Dinner at Sushi Place")
4. Who Paid: Select the person who actually paid
5. Split With: Choose who should split this expense
6. Submit: Add to group and update balances

Mobile Quick Add #

On mobile, you can add expenses in under 30 seconds:

• Tap the "+" button from any group
• Use camera to scan receipts (auto-fills amount)
• Quick-select "Split Equally" for most expenses
• One-tap submit

Expense Details #

Essential Information #

Amount & Currency:

• Enter in SOL or USDT
• Support for decimal amounts

Description:

• Keep it descriptive but concise
• Good: "Groceries - Whole Foods"
• Bad: "Food"
• Include location for travel groups

Date & Time:

• Defaults to current time
• Can backdate expenses if needed

Optional Details #

Receipt Photo:

• Take photo directly in app
• Upload from camera roll
• Helps with expense verification

Category:

• Food & Dining, Transportation, Shopping, etc.
• Custom categories for specific group needs
• Helps with expense tracking and budgets

Splitting Methods #

Equal Split (Most Common) #

Divides expense equally among selected members.

Example:

• $60 dinner with 4 people = $15 each
• Person who paid gets credited $45
• Others owe $15 each

Percentage Split #

Custom percentages based on usage, income, or agreement.

Example:

• $100 grocery bill
• Alice: 40% ($40) - big eater
• Bob: 35% ($35) - normal portions
• Carol: 25% ($25) - vegetarian, less food

Manual Split #

Exact amounts for each person.

Example:

• $45 restaurant bill
• Alice ordered $20 meal
• Bob ordered $15 meal
• Carol ordered $10 meal
• Everyone splits tip equally

Expense Categories #

Pre-Defined Categories #

🍕 Food & Dining

• Restaurants and bars
• Groceries and food delivery
• Coffee shops and snacks

🚗 Transportation

• Gas and parking
• Rideshares and taxis
• Public transportation
• Flight and train tickets

🏨 Accommodation

• Hotels and Airbnb
• Camping and hostels
• Short-term rentals

🎬 Entertainment

• Movies and concerts
• Sports events and activities
• Gaming and hobbies

🛍️ Shopping

• Clothes and accessories
• Electronics and gadgets
• Gifts and personal items

🏠 Household

• Utilities and internet
• Cleaning supplies
• Home repairs and maintenance

Custom Categories #

Create categories specific to your group:

• "Crypto Purchases" for degen groups
• "Work Equipment" for DAO expenses
• "Wedding Planning" for special events

Managing Expenses #

Editing Expenses #

Who can edit:

• Person who added the expense
• Group admins
• Within 24 hours of creation (default)

What can be changed:

• Amount and description
• Split method and members
• Category and notes
• Receipt photo

Deleting Expenses #

Requirements:

• No settlements have occurred based on this expense
• Group admin approval (if not original creator)

Effect on balances:

• Automatic recalculation
• Settlement history preserved

Expense Verification #

Photo Receipts #

Best Practices:

• Good lighting and clear focus
• Include full receipt (header to total)
• Avoid shadows and glare

What SolSplitter extracts:

• Merchant name and location
• Date and time of purchase
• Total amount (auto-fills if clear)

Ready to start tracking expenses? Launch SolSplitter and add your first expense! 💰