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NeatReceipts Mobile Scanner and Digital Filing System, Version 4.0

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From Greig Waddell, for About.com

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.
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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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