Use Case
Scan Receipts for Tax Season
Tax season gets easier when receipts are scanned continuously instead of piled up in a shoebox. A simple weekly routine can save hours and reduce mistakes.
A clean receipt workflow
- Scan each receipt as soon as you get it.
- Rename each one with the date and vendor.
- Use OCR text to verify totals and payment method.
- At month end, select that month's receipts and export them as one PDF.
- Enable iCloud Backup (Pro) so your receipt archive is safe in your own iCloud and restores on a new iPhone.
Why this works
Most receipt stress comes from delay, not scanning difficulty. Small daily capture habits prevent missing receipts, faded ink, and manual data entry at year end. With on-device search, you can find any receipt by vendor name, amount, or any text on it, with no digging required.
What to share with your accountant
Send one PDF per month: select that month's receipts and use Export Selected to combine them into a single file. With ScanWow's on-device search you can also pull up any specific receipt by typing the vendor name or dollar amount directly, even across months of scans.
Import receipts you already have
Already have receipt photos in your camera roll? Import them directly from Photos into ScanWow. Got a PDF receipt emailed to you? Open it from Mail or Files and up to 20 pages land in ScanWow automatically.
FAQ
Should I scan receipts weekly or monthly?
Weekly is usually best. It keeps the backlog small and gives you cleaner records for budgeting and tax prep.
Can I search old receipts after scanning?
Yes. ScanWow's on-device search lets you find any receipt by the text inside it: type a vendor name, amount, or any word on the receipt. It works instantly, entirely on your device.
Is this useful for both personal and business taxes?
Absolutely. The same workflow works for freelancers, small businesses, and personal deduction tracking.