# Payment History Track every payment—income and outgoing—and add new entries when needed. ## Filters and Search * Select month and year * Search by description, amount, or type to find a transaction fast ## Add a Payment 1. Click Add 2. Fill in Amount, Type (Income/Outgoing), Account, and Description 3. Save ## Shared Expenses Use this when a single payment applies to multiple properties. * Enter the full amount * Mark as shared and choose the split so reports reflect the right allocations ## Monthly Summary Table Typical columns include: * Transaction number, name, description * Amount, date, last updated * Type (income/outgoing), account name * Edit/Delete actions ## Tips * Use clear, consistent descriptions (e.g., “Laundry – Dec 3” vs “misc”) * Keep accounts accurate so dashboards and reports match reality * When a payment seems missing, cross-check the Account Breakdown page --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.hostelmate.co/finance-management/finance-hub/payment-log.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.