> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How do I record an expense?

> Add a clinic expense (supplies, rent, salaries…) and pay it now or later, in 4 steps.

**Short answer:** go to **Finances → Expenses**, click **New Expense**, fill in the name, total and type, tick **Paid** if you're paying now, and click **Create**.

**1. Open Expenses**

Go to **Finances → Expenses** and click **New Expense** (or use the **+** menu).

**2. Describe the expense**

Enter a **Name** (for example "Dental supplies"), the **Total** and the **Type**. You can also link a **User**, **Lab** or **Supplier**.

**3. Pay now (optional)**

Tick **Paid**, then choose the **Payment Type** and the **Treasury** the money comes from. Leave it unticked to pay later with **Add Payment**.

**4. Click Create**

The expense is saved for the branch selected in the side menu.

![1 Name, 2 Total, 3 Type, 4 Date, 5 Paid](https://mintcdn.com/dentolize/hgKp7MuvW72SFURD/images/en/reception/new-expense.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=hgKp7MuvW72SFURD\&q=85\&s=68f723f280745dead4b5c0ee0238f9c6)

> [!NOTE]
>
> The **Date** is today by default and can't be in the future. Only users with permission can change it.

> [!TIP]
>
> Rent and other fixed monthly costs can be created automatically. See [Monthly expenses](https://docs.dentolize.com/en/setup-settings/process/monthly-exp-settings.md).

**Full guide:** [Expenses](https://docs.dentolize.com/en/finances/expenses.md)

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>
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