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The most frequently asked questions about ExpenseDuck.

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Is QuickBooks Self-Employed going away?

For new customers, it already has. Intuit stopped selling QuickBooks Self-Employed and points new customers to QuickBooks Solopreneur. Current subscribers can keep it for now, and Intuit offers to move them to Solopreneur. That's why we built ExpenseDuck: get your data out while you can, and land somewhere built for Schedule C freelancers. Our page on what happened to QuickBooks Self-Employed has the full story.

Can I still export my QuickBooks Self-Employed data?

Yes, for now. QBSE exports two files another tool can import: your transactions and your mileage. You can also download your receipts as a ZIP file to keep. Our free guide to exporting QuickBooks Self-Employed data walks you through every click, plus what Intuit won't let you take. Do it before your access ends.

Who is ExpenseDuck for?

One-person businesses in the US that file a Schedule C. That means gig drivers, freelancers, tradespeople, contractors, and side-hustlers with 1099 income. It's not built for teams, corporations, or full accounting.

Does ExpenseDuck file my taxes?

No. ExpenseDuck tells you what to set aside and gives you a clean Schedule C summary for TurboTax or your CPA. You or your tax pro file the return. Our numbers are estimates rather than tax advice, so check with a licensed tax professional about your situation.

Does it estimate state taxes too?

Not yet. Estimates are federal-only at launch, and state is on the roadmap. We want to get one set of tax rules exactly right before we take on fifty more.

How does the quarterly tax estimate work?

You link your accounts and add your household tax info, like W-2 wages and withholding for you and a spouse if you file jointly. ExpenseDuck combines that with your freelance profit and runs the federal math. You see what to set aside, plus the smallest payment that avoids an IRS underpayment penalty. To try the federal math on your own numbers today, use the free self-employed tax calculator.

What can I import from QuickBooks Self-Employed?

Transactions and mileage. Those are the two files QBSE exports that another tool can import. QBSE also lets you download your receipts as a ZIP file. Keep it with your tax records, because ExpenseDuck doesn't import it. Invoices and clients have no bulk export, so you set those up fresh in ExpenseDuck. Intuit's own switch to QuickBooks Solopreneur can move more, because it works inside Intuit's systems. Outside tools, ours included, work from the files QBSE exports. Our guide to switching from QuickBooks Self-Employed covers each step.

Will ExpenseDuck lose my mileage like QBSE did?

Our core promise is that we never drop a trip without telling you. ExpenseDuck detects drives automatically, saves the full route, and values each trip at the IRS mileage rate for the day you drove. If a trip ever fails to record, the app tells you right away.

Can clients pay my invoices through ExpenseDuck?

No. ExpenseDuck creates, sends, and tracks invoices, and it reminds clients when they're overdue. Your clients pay you directly by check, ACH, or transfer. You keep every dollar, with no card fees taken out.

Is there an Android app?

Not at launch. The phone app is iPhone-first, and Android is planned. The web app works on any computer and is the best place to review your books and run reports.

What does it cost?

One plan at $14.99 a month with every feature included. You get a 30-day free trial with full access first, and no credit card is needed to start it. There's no free tier.

What if I want to leave?

Export everything with one click, then cancel in two more. Your transactions, mileage, receipts, invoices, and reports all come with you. We keep the exit door unlocked on purpose.

Is ExpenseDuck related to DeductibleDuck?

Yes, same founder and team. DeductibleDuck tracks charitable donations and replaced Intuit's ItsDeductible. ExpenseDuck replaces QuickBooks Self-Employed. Building the tools Intuit walks away from has become our specialty.

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ExpenseDuck produces estimates. It does not give tax advice or file your taxes. Consult a licensed tax professional for your specific situation.