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Budget Tracker Spreadsheet Template
Download a free budget tracker CSV template for income, expenses, categories, accounts, and notes.
This free CSV gives you a clean transaction table that works in Excel and Google Sheets.
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Template preview
| Date | Category | Description | Type | Amount | Account | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Income | Client payment | Income | 2500 | Checking | Invoice 1001 |
| 2026-01-03 | Software | Spreadsheet add-on | Expense | 19 | Card | Monthly tool |
Field guide
| Column | Purpose | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Transaction date used for monthly summaries | 2026-01-03 |
| Category | Budget bucket such as Software or Income | Software |
| Type | Income or Expense for sign-safe reporting | Expense |
| Amount | Positive numeric amount | 19 |
| Account | Checking, savings, card, or cash account | Card |
After import, add these formulas
=SUMIFS(E:E, A:A, ">="&DATE(2026,1,1), A:A, "<"&DATE(2026,2,1), D:D, "Expense")=SUMIFS(E:E, B:B, "Software", D:D, "Expense")=SUMIF(D:D, "Income", E:E)-SUMIF(D:D, "Expense", E:E)How to use it
- Open in Excel or import into Google Sheets.
- Add monthly summaries with SUMIFS by date range, category, and type.
- Use the date difference and date serial tools when reconciling imported bank dates.
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FAQ
Can I use this in Google Sheets?
Yes. Import the CSV and then add formulas in adjacent columns or summary tabs.
Does the site store my budget data?
No. The template is downloaded as a static CSV and the site does not store user data.