Adding Income
Learn how to record income transactions in Personal Finance Tracker
Recording income helps you track your earnings and maintain accurate account balances. You can add income manually or use voice input for faster entry.
Fill in Required Fields
Complete all required fields marked with an asterisk (*):
- Amount: Enter the income amount as a positive number (e.g., 2500.00)
- Description: Brief description of the income (e.g., "Monthly salary")
- Income Source: Name of the company or person (e.g., "Tech Corp Inc")
- Account: Select which account receives this income
- Date: When the income was received (defaults to today)

Add Optional Details
Enhance your income tracking with optional information:
- Category: Categorize the income (e.g., Salary, Freelance, Investment, Bonus)

Use Voice Input (Optional)
Click the "Voice Input" button to speak your income transaction. The system will automatically extract:
- Amount from your speech
- Income source name
- Category (if mentioned)
- Date/time information
Review and adjust the auto-filled fields before saving.

Speak naturally: 'I received twenty-five hundred dollars salary from Tech Corp today'
Use Quick Add Shortcuts
For frequently used income sources, click one of the quick add buttons to automatically fill in the income source field. This speeds up entry for recurring income like salary or freelance payments.

Save the Income
Once you've filled in the required fields, click the "Add Income" button. The income will be recorded and your account balance will be automatically increased.
Click "Cancel" if you want to discard the income entry without saving.
Quick Access from Dashboard
You can quickly add income from the dashboard using the "Add Income" button in the Quick Actions card. This takes you directly to the income entry form.