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NeatReceipts Mobile Scanner and Digital Filing System, Version 4.0

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The Bottom Line

If you need help organizing your business expenses, the NeatReceipts scanner can easily help you manage receipts and business travel expenses. Weighing less than 2 lbs. and requiring only a USB adapter to connect to your PC, this relatively mobile device can eliminate piles of crumpled receipts from your briefcase for good.
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Pros

  • Easy to navigate software system with easy organization
  • Exports to Outlook, Excel, Word, Money, Quicken, TurboTax and More
  • Creates and scans PDFs
  • Solid recognition of most receipts
  • Eliminates paper for expenses and taxes

Cons

  • Depending on luggage space, not necessarily travel friendly
  • Scanner may not pick up all data from light or handwritten receipts
  • Only reads U.S. and Canadian receipts and business cards

Description

  • Scanner and software system that allows you to create and store digital records of receipts, business cards and documents
  • Small, portable scanner connects to PC with USB adapter.
  • Software identifies and extracts important information from documents, and organizes it into an easily-searched database.
  • Files created can be exported to a number of different programs, including Excel and TurboTax.

Guide Review - NeatReceipts Mobile Scanner and Digital Filing System, Version 4.0

What Is It?

A small (14 x 10 x 4 inches) scanner and software system that allows you to scan documents (receipts, business cards and full-size documents) so you can store important information.

What Can NeatReceipts Do?

For the business traveler, the NeatReceipts scanner/software package allows you to:

  • Create an easily-searchable database of contacts with scanned business cards, which can then be exported to Outlook or other programs
  • Save digital copies of receipts
  • Create expense reports (easily separate business from personal expenses)
  • Organize records into IRS-accepted format for tax time
  • Export data to PDF
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