Expense Tracking That Works

Track Every Expense with a Photo and a Text

Lost receipts mean missed tax deductions. Teero captures, categorizes, and files your expenses the moment they happen — no app to open, no data to enter.

No credit card required. Set up in under 2 minutes.

The Average Contractor Misses $8,000+ in Tax Deductions Per Year

Between supply-house runs, fuel fill-ups, tool purchases, and job-site materials, contractors generate dozens of deductible expenses every week. But receipts get crumpled in truck pockets, faded by the sun, or simply thrown away. When tax time comes, those lost receipts translate directly to money left on the table. The IRS allows deductions for legitimate business expenses — but only with proper documentation. No receipt, no deduction, no savings.

Everything you need for expense tracking

Powerful expense tracking tools designed for how contractors actually work.

Photo Receipt Capture via SMS

Snap a photo of any receipt and text it to Teero. Our AI reads the vendor, total, date, and items — then files it under the right expense category and job automatically.

AI-Powered Categorization

Teero automatically sorts expenses into IRS-friendly categories: materials, tools, fuel, subcontractors, meals, vehicle maintenance, and more. No manual sorting required.

Mileage Tracking

Text Teero your mileage or start/end addresses and it calculates the deductible amount using current IRS rates. Track miles per job for accurate job costing.

Material Cost Tracking by Job

Every expense can be tied to a specific job. See exactly how much materials cost per project so you can price future jobs with confidence and protect your margins.

Tax-Ready Expense Reports

Generate categorized expense reports for any date range with one text. Hand your accountant a clean summary instead of a shoebox of faded receipts.

Bank Reconciliation

Connect your business bank account and Teero matches transactions to your logged expenses. Catch missing entries and keep your books balanced without manual review.

Your back-office fits in your pocket.

No app to download. No login to remember. Just text your Teero number from any phone and your AI assistant handles the rest.

Capture receipts with a photo — AI reads the details

Every expense auto-categorized for tax deductions

Mileage tracking at current IRS rates per job

Never miss a deduction — save thousands at tax time

Teero Assistant

Your AI back-office

[photo of Home Depot receipt for $287.43]
Receipt captured: Home Depot, $287.43 — 2" PVC fittings, copper pipe, and SharkBite connectors. Categorized as "Parts & Materials." Which job should I assign this to?
The Rivera bathroom remodel. Also log 28 miles round trip for that job.
Done. $287.43 in materials and 28 miles ($18.62 at $0.665/mi) logged to the Rivera bathroom remodel. Total expenses on this job so far: $1,142.35. Want to see the full breakdown?

Built for every trade

See how contractors across different trades use Teero for expense tracking.

Plumber

Photo a $340 Ferguson receipt for copper pipe and fittings. Teero files it under 'Parts & Materials' for the Johnson repipe job.

Electrician

Log a $175 permit fee and $85 inspection fee for the commercial panel upgrade. Both tracked as job expenses that reduce taxable profit.

HVAC Tech

Text '$340 R-410A for Wilson AC job' and Teero tracks it under 'Refrigerant' — a custom category you created for better cost visibility.

Painter

Snap a Sherwin-Williams receipt for $890 in exterior paint. Teero reads the line items and assigns the total to the Thompson exterior repaint.

Landscaper

Log $45 for trimmer line, $38 for 2-cycle oil, and 42 miles across today's mowing route — all in a single text message.

Give your crew their own portal

Employees get a mobile-friendly portal to manage their work — no app download needed.

Job Assignments

Assign jobs to your crew, let employees accept or reject, and track status from pending to completed — all in real time.

Time Tracking

Employees log hours right from their phone. No more paper timesheets, no more guessing who worked what.

Time Off Management

Request and approve PTO, sick days, and personal time. Everyone stays on the same page without the back-and-forth.

Up and running in 3 steps

No training needed. No complex setup. If you can send a text, you can use Teero.

1

Sign up & set up your business

Create your account in under 2 minutes. Enter your business name, trade type, and invoice preferences. That’s it — your back-office is ready.

2

Text your AI assistant

Get a dedicated phone number. Text it to create invoices, log expenses, or check your finances. "Invoice John Smith $450 for pipe repair" — done.

3

Watch your business run itself

Your dashboard shows real-time financials. Invoices go out automatically. Receipts get categorized. Tax estimates stay current. You focus on the work.

Frequently asked questions

How does receipt photo capture work?

Take a photo of any receipt with your phone and text it to your Teero number. Our AI reads the vendor name, date, total, and line items. It categorizes the expense and files it — usually within seconds.

What expense categories does Teero use?

Teero comes with standard IRS-friendly categories: materials, tools & equipment, fuel, vehicle maintenance, subcontractors, meals, office supplies, insurance, and more. You can also create custom categories like 'Refrigerant' or 'Permits.'

Can I track expenses per job?

Yes. Every expense can be assigned to a specific job. This gives you accurate job costing — you'll see exactly what each project costs you in materials, fuel, and other expenses, so you can calculate true profit.

How does mileage tracking work?

Text Teero your total miles or your start and end addresses. It calculates the deduction using the current IRS standard mileage rate and logs it to the relevant job if specified.

Will this help me at tax time?

Absolutely. Teero generates categorized expense reports for any date range. Your accountant gets clean, organized data instead of a pile of receipts. Most users report saving hours of tax prep time and catching deductions they would have missed.

Can I track cash expenses too?

Yes. Text the amount and description to Teero — no receipt photo needed for cash expenses. Teero logs them just like any other expense. For IRS documentation, we recommend always photographing receipts when available.

Ready to simplify expense tracking?

Join hundreds of contractors who automated their expense tracking with Teero. Set up in under 2 minutes.