Snap a photo. AI extracts the data. Expense categorized. Done.
Paper receipts fade, get lost, and create clutter. AlphaTax's Receipt Scanner lets you photograph any receipt and automatically extracts the vendor, amount, date, and expense type. AI categorizes each expense for taxes and stores it securely. No more shoeboxes of receipts or manual data entry—just snap and go.
Take a picture of any receipt with your phone or upload an image.
OCR technology reads the receipt and extracts vendor, amount, and date.
AI determines the expense category based on vendor and purchase type.
Receipt image and data stored securely, searchable and ready for tax time.
Digital copies stored securely—no fading, no clutter, no lost deductions.
AI extracts information in seconds—no manual typing required.
Original receipt images stored with expense data for IRS documentation.
Printed receipts, emailed receipts, credit card statements—all supported.
See how different users benefit from this feature.
“Buys printer ink and paper”
Snaps receipt photo. AI extracts $47.82, categorizes as "Office Supplies." Done in 5 seconds.
“Restaurant receipt for business meal”
Photos receipt. AI extracts amount, categorizes as "Meals," applies 50% rule.
“New camera lens purchase”
Scans receipt. AI suggests Section 179 deduction and adds to equipment asset list.
| Alternative | Limitation | AlphaTax Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping Paper Receipts | Receipts fade, get lost, create clutter | Digital copies that last forever, searchable and organized |
| Manual Spreadsheet Entry | Time-consuming, prone to errors, no receipt images | Automatic extraction in seconds with original receipt stored |
| Generic Scanner Apps | Store images but don't extract data or categorize for taxes | Full OCR extraction plus tax-optimized categorization |
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