How to Remove Billable Expenses in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Remove Billable Expenses in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Choose 'Bills To Pay' from the list of options.
After that, find and open a bill from the given list.
Tap 'Bill Options' in the top-right corner.
Subsequently, click 'Edit' to proceed.
Tap the 'Assign Expenses to a Customer or Project' option.
Following that, tap the corresponding field under 'Customer / Project' and then delete its default input.
Once done, click 'OK' to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the billable expense will be removed from your Xero bill.
Quick answer: To remove billable expenses in Xero, navigate to Business and Bills To Pay. Open a bill, select Bill Options, and click Edit. Tap Assign Expenses to a Customer or Project, clear the default input under Customer / Project, and click OK to save changes.
About this Xero tutorial
Delete billable expenses from your bills in Xero by editing the customer or project assignment settings. This guide shows how to remove Billable Expenses in Xero in 9 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the billable expense will be removed from your Xero bill". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to remove Billable Expenses in Xero?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: How to Remove the Payment Advice Cut-Away From Invoices in Xero, How to Resend an Invoice in Xero and How to Reset the Demo Company in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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