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Tax & Bookkeeping
Expense tracking system
Set up expense tracking the right way.
Updated Feb 9, 2026
Overview
Bookkeeping keeps your vending business profitable by tracking revenue, expenses, and cash flow. Set up expense tracking the right way.
Diagnostics
- Confirm all sales deposits are recorded.
- Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
- Check for uncategorized transactions.
Resolution steps
- Use a simple chart of accounts for vending.
- Reconcile weekly during growth periods.
- Separate route-level expenses from admin costs.
Preventive maintenance
- Standardize transaction categories.
- Automate bank feeds where possible.
- Review reports monthly.
When to contact support
- Backlogged months of transactions.
- Unreconciled balances.
- Unclear cash handling procedures.
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Expanded guidance
- Confirm all steps are documented so the next technician can reproduce the results.
- Capture before/after metrics (errors cleared, sales restored, or uptime improved).
- Review machine, reader, or route settings to ensure they match location standards.
Common pitfalls
- Skipping a controlled test leads to false positives.
- Updating hardware without documenting configuration changes.
- Forgetting to verify payout, refund, or reconciliation data after changes.
Next-step checklist
- Run a final test with known-good inputs.
- Log the outcome with date, time, and device identifiers.
- Schedule a follow-up check if the location has high traffic or seasonal demand.
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Additional details
Operational notes
- Document changes with time, machine ID, and location name.
- Verify settings, pricing, and service modes after each fix.
- Capture before/after results to confirm resolution.
Field checklist
- Test with known-good inputs and controlled conditions.
- Validate telemetry, alerts, and payment logs where applicable.
- Confirm location expectations and update the site contact.
Common root causes
- Configuration drift after firmware or component swaps.
- Inconsistent power or network conditions at the location.
- Gaps in preventive maintenance routines.
Next steps
- Monitor for 7 days and note any repeat errors.
- Schedule follow-up if the site is high-traffic.
- Escalate with full logs and photos if issues repeat.
Tax & bookkeeping details
Reporting cadence
- Reconcile bank feeds weekly and close monthly.
- Compare cash vs cashless performance by route.
Documentation
- Store receipts with clear category tags and dates.
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