# Instant Receipts: GST & ATO — Scan receipts, track GST & BAS

> AI-powered expense tracking and financial insights for Australian businesses. (iPhone/iPad app by Instant Receipts Pty Ltd.)

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- Developer: [Instant Receipts Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825037141)
- Category: Business, Finance
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-receipts-gst-and-ato/id6748292796/reviews.md

## What is Instant Receipts?

Bet you don't know how much you spent on fuel this quarter. We do.
Instant Receipts uses AI to scan, categorise, and track every expense — then answers your financial questions instantly, 24/7. Built for Australian sole traders, tradies, freelancers, and small businesses who are done drowning in paperwork at tax time.
AI FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

Ask anything about your finances — "What's my GST this month?" "How much did I spend on fuel this quarter?" "Which business category did I spend the most on?" — answered instantly from your real data, 24/7.
SCAN WITH AI

Photograph any receipt and AI instantly extracts the merchant, amount, date, and GST. No typing required. Works with receipts, invoices, and bank statements.
AUTO-MATCH EXPENSES

Expenses are automatically categorised using ATO expense categories. Customise anytime. Duplicate receipts detected automatically so nothing gets counted twice.
TRACK EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE

Manage expenses, income documents, and bank statements together. Switch between personal and business expenses instantly.

TAX-READY REPORTS
Generate BAS-ready summaries, Profit & Loss, Expense Reports, and Income summaries. Export as PDF, Excel, CSV, or OFX — formatted for easy import into Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, and most accounting software. Step-by-step import guides available on our website.

SPENDING ANALYTICS
Weekly, monthly, and quarterly trend charts. Identify every tax deduction before EOFY so nothing gets missed.
TEAM COLLABORATION

Bring your bookkeeper, business partner, or team into one workspace — no per-seat fees. Up to 4 users on Starter, up to 5 on Pro.
BUILT FOR AUSTRALIA 

GST tracking on every receipt
Tax-ready expense summaries
Expenses sorted into ATO expense categories automatically
Sole traders, freelancers, contractors & SMEs
Multi-user workspaces on every paid plan — no per-seat fees, ever
5-year secure records storage for ATO compliance
Your data stored securely in Australia

KEY FEATURES

AI Financial Assistant (24/7)
AI receipt scanning (OCR)
Automatic GST extraction
ATO expense categories with auto-matching
Duplicate receipt detection
Expense, income & bank statement management
Custom expense categories
PDF, Excel, CSV & OFX exports 
Spending analytics & trend charts
Team workspaces & collaboration
Shareable report links with expiry controls
Face ID & Touch ID security
Cloud backup & sync across devices

BANK-LEVEL SECURITY & PRIVACY
Your documents are private by default — no public links, ever. Receipts and statements are accessed only through secure, time-limited links that expire automatically.
When you share a report, you're in control: set an expiry (1 week, 1 month, 1 year, or a custom date), cap how many times it can be downloaded, and share privately with your team or via a secure link.

Free to download — includes 30 scans and 3 AI assistant questions to get you started. 
Upgrade to Starter for 300 scans/month, unlimited AI assistant access, and team workspaces for up to 4 users. Or go Pro for unlimited scanning, unlimited AI assistant, and workspaces for up to 5 users.
Never miss a tax deduction again — download Instant Receipts today. 
No lock-in, ever

Privacy Policy: https://instantreceipts.com.au/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://instantreceipts.com.au/terms-of-use

## Key features

- AI receipt scanning and data extraction
- Automatic GST and expense categorization
- Financial question answering via AI assistant
- Tax-ready report generation (PDF, Excel, CSV)
- Spending analytics and trend charts
- Team collaboration workspaces
- Secure 5-year record storage

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-receipts-gst-and-ato/id6748292796/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Accounting / Finance

*2026-08-03*

This has to be one of the best Apps ever created, it is so easy to use : simply take a photo - upload - and the system does the rest!  It has saved me so much valuable time due to its automation, no more mundane data entry and reconciliations for hours and days on end. I can finally focus on the important aspects of my business!

**Developer response:** This made our day. Getting sole traders and small businesses out of data-entry hell is exactly why we built Instant Receipts — so hearing it's giving you that time back means a lot. Anything you ever need or want added, we're one email away. — Talha, founder

## Frequently asked questions about Instant Receipts

### What is Instant Receipts?

Instant Receipts is a mobile application designed to help Australian businesses scan, categorize, and track their expenses using AI. It provides instant answers to financial questions and generates tax-ready reports to simplify tax time.

### How does Instant Receipts help with GST and ATO compliance?

The app automatically extracts GST from scanned receipts and categorizes expenses according to ATO guidelines. It also stores records securely for 5 years, ensuring compliance with ATO requirements.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Instant Receipts?

The free version of Instant Receipts allows for 30 scans and 3 AI assistant questions per day. For higher usage limits and advanced features, users can upgrade to Starter or Pro plans.

### Can I use Instant Receipts for personal expenses?

While primarily built for businesses, Instant Receipts allows users to manage both personal and business expenses in one place and switch between them easily.

### What accounting software can I export data to from Instant Receipts?

Instant Receipts allows you to export reports in PDF, Excel, CSV, or OFX formats, which can be imported directly into popular accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks, as well as most other accounting systems.

### Does Instant Receipts have ads?

No, Instant Receipts does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases for enhanced features and usage limits.

### How often is Instant Receipts updated?

The latest version of Instant Receipts is 1.1.71, and it was last updated on August 3, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

### What devices are supported by Instant Receipts?

Instant Receipts is available on iPhone and iPad devices, offering cloud backup and sync across all your supported devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.78 — 2026-08-13

Invalid receipt error fix.
Bank statement parsing issue fix.
Minor Bug fixes.
Search bar added in category list added.
Cache clear option added in settings.
Reporting section improvements.

### 1.1.71 — 2026-08-03

• Biometrics retry bug fix
• Minor UI fixes
• Signup bug fix

### 1.1.68 — 2026-07-24

• Security hardening and minor improvements.
• Switch between workspaces to see records from your whole team.

### 1.1.66 — 2026-07-16

• Bio-metrics login bug fix
• Contact support option added
• Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

### 1.1.62 — 2026-07-03

• Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

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