# Expense Categories Management {#expense-categories-management}


Organize expenses with customizable categories.


## Overview {#overview}


Expense categories help organizations classify and report on spending patterns. Categories are fully customizable per organization.


## Default Categories {#default-categories}


| Category        | Description               |
| --------------- | ------------------------- |
| Travel          | Travel and transportation |
| Meals           | Food and beverage         |
| Office Supplies | Stationery, materials     |
| Software        | SaaS subscriptions        |
| Hardware        | Equipment purchases       |
| Training        | Professional development  |
| Marketing       | Marketing & advertising   |
| Utilities       | Utilities and services    |
| Insurance       | Insurance premiums        |
| Miscellaneous   | Other expenses            |


## Custom Categories {#custom-categories}



### Creating a Category {#creating-a-category}


1. Go to **Settings** → **Expense Categories**
2. Click **Add Category**
3. Enter category name
4. Optional: add tags for sub-classification


### Using in Expenses {#using-in-expenses}


When creating an expense, select a category from the dropdown. Categories enable:

- Expense breakdown by category in reports
- Budget tracking per category
- Tax classification


## Reports by Category {#reports-by-category}


Navigate to **Reports** → **Expense Analysis** to view spending by category with charts.


## API {#api}


See [Expense Category Endpoints](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/api/expense-category-endpoints/index.md).


## Related Pages {#related-pages}


- [Expenses](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/expenses/index.md) — expense tracking feature
- [Recurring Expenses](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/recurring-expenses/index.md) — automated expenses