--- title: How To Add A Support Expense description: Learn how to add a support expense in SupportPay, including how to enter details, split amounts, and manage direct financial support between family members. --- [Skip to content](https://help.supportpay.com/how-do-i-add-a-support#main-content) [More support](https://help.supportpay.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![SupportPay - Family Finances, Simplified.](https://help.supportpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/logo_bicolor.png?width=558&height=120&name=logo_bicolor.png)](https://supportpay.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [More support](https://help.supportpay.com/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Product Support](https://help.supportpay.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Payments, Expenses & Disputes](https://help.supportpay.com/payments-expenses-disputes?hsLang=en) March 20, 2026 # How To Add A Support Expense In this article, you'll learn how to add a Support expense. **What is a Support?** A Support expense in SupportPay is an payment sent by one person to another to provide direct financial support for the benefit of another. It doesn't involve a merchant or a third party. To add a Support expense, follow the instructions below:   1\. Click on the green **Add Expense **button at the top of the page. ![](https://help.supportpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-19-2026-10-48-55-4072-PM.png?width=607&height=232&name=image-png-Mar-19-2026-10-48-55-4072-PM.png) 2\. Select **Support **from the pop-up window. ![](https://help.supportpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-12-52-20-6705-AM.png?width=356&height=403&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-12-52-20-6705-AM.png) 3\. Provide pertinent details about the support, such as the name, category, recipient, etc. This step also allows you to distribute the amount among multiple family members.  ![](https://help.supportpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-12-58-39-2000-AM.png?width=452&height=456&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-12-58-39-2000-AM.png) This is also the step where you can specify if the support is recurring, private or tax deductible. Once ready, proceed by clicking on **Review Support.** **Pro tip: **Click on the Save button to continue adding the expense later (if you need to) without losing your progress. **![](https://help.supportpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-12-59-51-8353-AM.png?width=460&height=184&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-12-59-51-8353-AM.png)** 4\. Take a moment to review your support entry and include any necessary comments. Upon completion, click **Create Support**. **Pro tip:** Click the toggle next to “Create another support” to quickly add another reimbursement. ![](https://help.supportpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-01-01-19-6353-AM.png?width=375&height=525&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-01-01-19-6353-AM.png)   And that's it! For any inquiries regarding this process, feel free to reach out to us at[help@supportpay.com](mailto:help@supportpay.com). 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