Expense management
Skip the mind-numbing expense reports and chasing people for receipts. Learn smarter ways to manage expenses.

35 essential business expense categories for businesses of all sizes

Fiona Lee
Former Content Lead, Ramp
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Billable expense income: Definition, examples, and how to track
Billable expense income is client reimbursement for costs paid on their behalf—pass-through revenue recorded to offset the original expense.

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IRS receipt requirements: What to keep and for how long
Stay IRS-compliant and maximize deductions with proper receipt management. Learn IRS receipt requirements and best practices to keep your business audit-ready.

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Why implementation doesn't have to be painful
Learn about the biggest challenges companies face when implementing finance software and how modern applications and approaches expedite time-to-value.

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Discretionary expenses: Definition and examples
Discretionary expenses are non-essential costs a business can cut or defer, such as travel, perks, and optional software subscriptions.

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Non-cash expenses: Definition and common examples
Non-cash expenses are income-statement costs with no cash outflow—for example, depreciation, amortization, bad debt, impairment, and stock-based compensation.

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7 best expense management software in October 2025
Expense management software helps streamline your finance operations. See our picks for today's best options, plus tips on how to make the right choice.
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