Did you Know: you can split an expense.
Ever bought something that’s part office supplies, part coffee, and part “oops, personal use”? Yeah… we’ve all been there.
That’s where splitting an expense comes in. It keeps your records tidy and your reports honest.
When to use receipt capture vs manual entry
Use receipt capture (photo, PDF) when:
- You’ve got a clear receipt or tax invoice
- You want Solo to pre-fill the details (amount, date, supplier)
- You’re mostly recording a single business expense and just need to tweak it
- You want the receipt image + notes stored with the expense (e.g. “client lunch with Alex”)
Go manual when:
- You don’t have the receipt handy
- You’re splitting out personal vs business portions (like a coffee run)
- You want full control over how each line is categorised
👉 You can always attach the receipt later if needed.
Important note if you start from a captured receipt
If you capture a receipt first and then edit that expense to make it a split expense, Solo will clear the original total amount, so you’ll need to re‑enter the amounts on each split line.
How to split an expense
- Head to Money Out
- Tap the + button (top right)
- Select Record expense
- Choose Manually record
- Set the Expense type to Split
- Add extra lines, each line gets its own category and amount
Why it’s worth doing
Splitting expenses can help with keeping your reports accurate and your GST on track, which might make tax time a little less painful.
It also gives you a clearer picture of where your money’s actually going. No more wondering why your Office Expenses suddenly look like a grocery bill.
If you’ve got any questions, drop a comment below 🙂