# Spending Money & Getting Paid

If you’re looking to submit an expense or to better understand what OSC-held funds can be used for, you’re in the right place. This section covers how to get paid by an OSC- hosted member project, what kinds of expenses are allowed, tax information, and the key rules and limitations that apply when spending from a hosted project’s budget.

Open Source Collective (OSC) is a registered nonprofit, which means all spending must meet legal, financial, and mission-aligned requirements. Every payment must directly support the open source work of the hosted project — whether it’s funding development, design, infrastructure, events, or other contributions that move the project’s open source goals forward.

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## What You'll Find Here:

* [The difference between invoices and reimbursements, and what each requires](https://docs.oscollective.org/for-hosted-member-projects/spending-money-and-getting-paid/invoice-and-reimbursement-examples)
* [What kind of expenses and payments are allowed, and what's not](https://docs.oscollective.org/for-hosted-member-projects/spending-money-and-getting-paid/expense-policies-and-limitations)
* [Tax and accounting information to be aware of](https://docs.oscollective.org/for-hosted-member-projects/spending-money-and-getting-paid/tax-info)
* [What to know if your expense is marked as incomplete](https://docs.oscollective.org/for-hosted-member-projects/spending-money-and-getting-paid/expenses-marked-as-incomplete-or-otherwise-have-not-been-paid)