How to Remove Incorrect Income and Expenses in the Pie Tax App

How to Remove Incorrect Income and Expenses in the Pie Tax App
Charlotte Baroukh

Charlotte Baroukh

Tax Expert @ Pie

6 min read

Updated: 26 Dec 2024

6 min read

Updated: 26 Dec 2024

Unreconciling Income and Expenses

Mistakes in recording income or expenses can happen, but with the Pie Tax App, fixing these errors is simple. Unreconciling or removing wrongly entered transactions ensures your tax return is accurate and avoids potential fines or penalties from HMRC.


In this guide, we’ll show you how to quickly unreconcile income or expenses, helping you stay on top of your bookkeeping. Follow these steps to make the necessary corrections and keep your records up to date.

Your Step-by-Step Guide

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Open the Pie Tax App and Go to Bookkeeping

Start by opening the Pie Tax App and tapping on the "Bookkeeping" option in the navigation bar at the bottom of your screen.

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Locate the Incorrect Transaction

In the bookkeeping section, you’ll see all your transactions. Look for the income or expense entry that was added incorrectly.

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Check the Income or Expenses Tab

If the transaction has already been reconciled, you’ll find it in either the "Income" or "Expenses" tab. A green mark indicates an income transaction, while a purple mark shows an expense.

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Swipe to Remove the Transaction

Once you’ve located the incorrect entry, swipe right on the transaction to remove it from your declared income or expenses.

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Confirm Removal

A pop-up will appear asking, "Are you sure you want to remove this transaction?" Tap "Yes" to confirm your decision.

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Transaction Removed

After confirming, the coloured mark will disappear, indicating that the transaction has been unreconciled and removed from the income and expenses tab.

Key Tips

<h5>Accurate Tax Filing</h5><p><br></p><p>Easily correct errors to ensure your tax return is accurate, avoiding HMRC fines.</p>

Accurate Tax Filing


Easily correct errors to ensure your tax return is accurate, avoiding HMRC fines.

<h5>Quick Fixes</h5><p><br></p><p>Unreconcile incorrect entries in just a few taps for hassle-free corrections.</p>

Quick Fixes


Unreconcile incorrect entries in just a few taps for hassle-free corrections.

<h5>Stay Compliant</h5><p><br></p><p>Keep your records in line with HMRC standards and avoid penalties.</p>

Stay Compliant


Keep your records in line with HMRC standards and avoid penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find incorrect income or expenses in the Pie Tax App?

Go to the "Bookkeeping" section and look through all transactions. You’ll find incorrectly entered transactions there.


Can I remove a reconciled income or expense?

Yes, you can find reconciled transactions in the "Income" or "Expenses" tabs. A green mark shows income, and a purple mark indicates an expense.


What happens after I remove an incorrect transaction?

Once removed, the transaction’s colour mark disappears, and it’s no longer in your income or expenses list.

Will correcting my entries help avoid HMRC fines?

Yes, correcting your income and expenses ensures your tax return is accurate, helping you avoid potential penalties.

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