teni. product · sam sees
point.
see.
know.
your new laptop. a meeting at a coffee shop. 18 miles to a studio. point sam at it, and get a federal tax verdict in about a second — with the IRS code that backs it up.
what sam sees
eight categories. one camera.
receipts
credit card statements, invoices, and proof of payment. sam reads the date, vendor, and amount.
$47 – $2,100
equipment
laptops, monitors, cameras, microphones. anything under $2,500 can be §179 expensed in year one.
$200 – $3,200
meals
50% deductible when there's a business purpose. coffee shop meetings, client lunches, conference dinners.
50% of bill
mileage
business drives at $0.70/mile. includes client visits, studio runs, market trips, and conference travel.
$0.70/mile
home office
if you've claimed it, sam scans your square footage and applies the simplified method at $5/sqft or actual.
$300 – $1,600
travel
conferences, artist residencies, creator summits. lodging, registration, local transport — all deductible if business-primary.
$1,200 – $5,400
subscriptions
software, hosting, membership dues. patreon tools, canva pro, stripe processing fees, tax prep — all count.
$12 – $240
contractors
freelancers you pay. proof of 1099 filing plus receipt. contractor expense can swing your tax bracket.
varies
live demo · no signup required
tap an object. watch sam decide.
three real examples. three federal verdicts. sam runs on-device — your photo never leaves your phone unless you tell it to.
point sam at something
pick something on the left
how sam decides
three steps to a federal verdict.
computer vision reads it
sam scans the receipt, device, or scene. detects the vendor, date, amount, and business context — all in your phone's neural engine.
cross-references federal code
matching that object against Pub 535, Pub 463, Pub 946, and your return context. does it fit the rules for ordinary and necessary business expense?
returns a verdict with cite
deductible, mixed use, or personal. if deductible, sam shows you the exact IRS publication and section that backs it up. you decide what to claim.
real examples from real creators
the math, spelled out.
microsoft surface laptop 15″
Pub 946, §179
fully deductible. equipment over $200 qualifies. depreciation not needed — expense it all in year one if you use it primarily for your business.
coffee shop meeting
Pub 463, §274
meals are 50% deductible when there's a business purpose — discussing a collab, pitching a brand, or meeting a client. coffee shop counts. home office lunch does not.
18-mile drive to studio
Schedule C, Part II
standard mileage rate for 2024. tracks in background. categorize each trip: client visit, supplier run, studio commute. commute to your primary office doesn't count.
creator conference registration + hotel
Pub 463, business travel
conferences are fully deductible if the primary purpose is business. lodging, meals (50%), local transport, registration — all count. only the travel date, not vacation days.
home office (180 sq ft)
Pub 587, simplified method
if you've dedicated a room or section to your business — recording studio, podcast booth, client meeting space — measure the square footage. simplified is easier than actual expense.
average deductions found in first 30 days of scanning
teni user data · q4 2024
your data. your phone.
sam works on-device.
your photos don't leave your phone unless you tell us to. the AI model runs locally. receipts stay in your vault, encrypted, until you choose to upload them to share with your accountant or file your taxes.
we don't sell your data. we don't train on your photos. simple as that.
common questions
asked & answered.
does sam file my taxes?
no. sam prepares a summary — receipts scanned, categories assigned, deductions totaled. you review it all in teni, make changes if you want, then sign off. teni prepares the actual forms (Schedule C, 1040, state return) which your accountant or a tax pro then files on your behalf.
does sam guarantee i can claim the deduction?
no. sam cites the federal code and tells you the verdict. but you're responsible for what you claim. if you scan a laptop and it says §179 eligible, it is — according to the IRS rules. but the IRS could still audit and ask for proof you bought it, used it for business, etc. keep receipts.
does sam work offline?
yes. the computer vision model runs on your phone. you don't need internet to scan. once you're back online, teni syncs your scans to your vault.
can i edit or delete a verdict after sam decides?
yes. sam's verdict is a suggestion. you can mark it as personal, mixed use, or deductible — and adjust the amount or category anytime. teni is your source of truth, not sam.
what if sam misreads a receipt?
you can manually correct it. tap the scan, edit the vendor, amount, or date. or take another photo. sam gets better over time, especially on blurry or handwritten receipts.
what if i have a complex deduction?
sam handles straightforward cases: equipment, meals, mileage, travel, subscriptions. for corner cases (depreciation, cost basis, carryover losses), teni notes them for your accountant. mention it in the app and it flags for cpa review on teni premium.
ready to point?
download teni for free. start scanning. teni prepares your taxes when you're ready to file.
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