When you travel for work, no matter how well you plan things, there will be unforeseen expenses in addition to what was expected. Tracking them means getting reimbursed and for some, a tax write-off.
J.D. from Get Rich Slowly has a great set of tips and ideas primarly aimed at tracking expenses on vacations but many of the same principals can be applied to the job world too. If you’re looking for a software solution, Travel Expense Software might be the ticket. The interface is a bit dated and support might not be up to par with other software, but it’s a feature rich product. In a great article by Nichelle Stephans she covers great tips on using PDA’s but one great tips is a simple envelope to keep receipts in.
Tracker Suite provides web based tracking, great for multiple people to see what an on-going tally is, say an office manager or payroll clerk. Lastly, Suite 101 has a comprehensive list on tips, software and tricks to help with expenses while traveling.
