Receipts, expenses and write-offs, decoded.
Practical guides on finding receipts, tracking expenses and keeping your books clean, without the busywork.
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Read moreStop losing receipts and money
Receipts have a way of disappearing right when you need them: at tax time, during an expense report, or when you want to return something. The cost is real. People overpay on taxes every year simply because they cannot find proof of what they spent.
This blog fixes that. We show you how to find a lost receipt from Walmart, Amazon, Target or any major store, which expenses you can legally write off, how long to keep records, and how to track business spending without drowning in spreadsheets.
Mylo does the heavy lifting for you. It finds receipts across your email inboxes and the accounts you connect, matches each one to the card you already use, and files clean, categorized expenses to QuickBooks. No new card, no manual data entry.
Find any receipt
Look up a lost receipt from Walmart, Amazon, Target, Costco and dozens of other stores.
Maximize write-offs
Know exactly what you can deduct, from mileage and home office to meals and equipment.
Track expenses
Keep business and personal spending organized without living in a spreadsheet.
Sync to QuickBooks
Turn messy receipts into clean, categorized expenses your accountant will love.
Receipt & expense FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we hear most from people drowning in receipts.
How do I find a receipt I lost?
Most stores keep a digital copy. You can look up receipts from retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Costco through their app or online account, usually using the store, the date, and the card you paid with. Mylo automates this by pulling receipts straight from your email inbox and your store accounts.
What receipts do I need to keep for taxes?
Keep receipts for anything you plan to deduct: business purchases, equipment, software, travel, meals, home office costs and mileage. The IRS can ask for proof, so a clear record of each expense protects your deductions.
How long should I keep receipts?
The IRS generally recommends keeping tax records for at least three years. Digital copies are accepted, so scanning or auto-capturing receipts is an easy way to stay covered without holding on to a shoebox of paper.
Are digital receipts valid for taxes?
Yes. The IRS accepts legible digital receipts, including clear photos and PDFs. Storing them digitally also means they will not fade like thermal paper does.
What is the easiest way to track business expenses?
Capture every receipt as it happens and match it to the card transaction that paid for it. Mylo does both automatically, so your expenses stay categorized and ready for tax time or an expense report.
Does Mylo work with the cards I already have?
Yes. Mylo works on top of your existing Visa, Mastercard or Amex. There is no new card to apply for and no switching banks.
Is Mylo free?
Mylo is free to download and use on iOS, Android and the web. Paid plans add retailer auto-login, bank transaction matching and QuickBooks sync.