Schedule C Expense & Receipt Log 2026 | Excel Freelancer Tracker

Organize freelancer/gig expenses by category + receipts + optional mileage — habit tool, not tax software.

Schedule C Expense & Receipt Log 2026 is a clean Excel system for freelancers and gig workers to:

• Set tax year 2026, business name, and a personal mileage rate note (user-entered estimate only)

• Log date, vendor, amount, payment method, category, deductible flag, receipt on file, and notes

• See YTD/this-month category totals, month summaries, and receipt habit counts

Optionally log business miles with estimated $ from your own rate note

Includes: EXPENSE LOG, CATEGORY TOTALS, MONTHLY SUMMARY, MILEAGE QUICK LOG, SETTINGS + START; Quick Start PDF; HOW_TO_USE guide; optional CSV template; sample data. Yellow cells are inputs; blue cells are formulas. No macros — works in Excel & Google Sheets. Category labels: Advertising, Car & truck, Contract labor, Insurance, Office, Supplies, Travel, Meals, Utilities, Other.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Habit and organization tool only — not tax, legal, or financial advice. Not affiliated with the IRS. Category labels are organizational only and do not determine tax treatment or Schedule C line mapping. Mileage rate note is a personal estimate field — not an official IRS rate. Verify categories and rules with IRS.gov or a qualified tax professional. Meals reminder text (e.g. common 50% limit) is a user habit reminder, not advice.