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# Why don’t the expenses with status "pending" appear in the Balance tab?

If you've entered expenses but don't see them reflected in the **Balance** tab, it's likely because they're still marked as **"pending."** Pending expenses are not included in the balance until they're assigned to the person who paid.

###### Why does this happen?
The app requires each expense to be linked to the person who paid it. Until that's done, the expense remains in a pending state and won't be factored into the balance calculations.

###### How can I fix it?
To change the status of an expense from **pending** to **paid**, follow these steps:
1. Tap on the relevant **expense**.
2. Tap **Status**.
3. In **Who paid?**, select the person who paid.
4. Tap **Done**.
5. If needed, tap **Split the bill** separately to choose who should split the cost.
6. Tap **Save**.

Once saved, the expense will appear in the **Balance** tab.