One receipt from Costco. One Amazon order. One gas station stop. Three purchases that each span multiple spending categories. If you're logging the full amount under one category, your financial data is hiding your real numbers. This post teaches you how to split transactions correctly using real-world examples, explains why it matters for taxes and reports, and shows how the right system makes splitting effortless.

Most business owners don't start with their finances neatly separated. They start with one bank account, one card, and a mental note that they'll "figure it out later." If that sounds familiar, this post walks you through how to untangle mixed finances step by step, set up a system that keeps business and personal expenses clearly separated, and finally stop guessing which dollars belong where.