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All Account Types Sure Offers

Sure supports a comprehensive range of account types to track your complete financial picture. This page provides a complete reference of all available account types and their subtypes.

Overview: Assets vs. Liabilities

ClassificationTypesDescription
AssetsCash, Investment, Crypto, Property, Vehicle, Other AssetThings you own
LiabilitiesCredit Card, Loan, Other LiabilityThings you owe

Asset Accounts

Cash (Depository)

Liquid funds in bank accounts.
SubtypeShort NameDescription
checkingCheckingEveryday spending account
savingsSavingsInterest-bearing savings
hsaHSAHealth Savings Account
cdCDCertificate of Deposit
money_marketMMMoney Market account

Investment

Investment accounts hold securities and have tax treatment based on account type.

United States

SubtypeShort NameFull NameTax Treatment
brokerageBrokerageBrokerageTaxable
401k401(k)401(k)Tax-Deferred
roth_401kRoth 401(k)Roth 401(k)Tax-Exempt
403b403(b)403(b)Tax-Deferred
457b457(b)457(b)Tax-Deferred
tspTSPThrift Savings PlanTax-Deferred
iraIRATraditional IRATax-Deferred
roth_iraRoth IRARoth IRATax-Exempt
sep_iraSEP IRASEP IRATax-Deferred
simple_iraSIMPLE IRASIMPLE IRATax-Deferred
529_plan529 Plan529 Education Savings PlanTax-Advantaged
hsaHSAHealth Savings AccountTax-Advantaged
ugmaUGMAUGMA Custodial AccountTaxable
utmaUTMAUTMA Custodial AccountTaxable

United Kingdom

SubtypeShort NameFull NameTax Treatment
isaISAIndividual Savings AccountTax-Exempt
lisaLISALifetime ISATax-Exempt
sippSIPPSelf-Invested Personal PensionTax-Deferred
workplace_pension_ukPensionWorkplace PensionTax-Deferred

Canada

SubtypeShort NameFull NameTax Treatment
rrspRRSPRegistered Retirement Savings PlanTax-Deferred
tfsaTFSATax-Free Savings AccountTax-Exempt
respRESPRegistered Education Savings PlanTax-Advantaged
liraLIRALocked-In Retirement AccountTax-Deferred
rrifRRIFRegistered Retirement Income FundTax-Deferred

Australia

SubtypeShort NameFull NameTax Treatment
superSuperSuperannuationTax-Deferred
smsfSMSFSelf-Managed Super FundTax-Deferred

Europe

SubtypeShort NameFull NameTax Treatment
peaPEAPlan d’Epargne en ActionsTax-Advantaged
pillar_3aPillar 3aPrivate Pension (Pillar 3a)Tax-Deferred
riesterRiesterRiester-RenteTax-Deferred

Generic (Available Everywhere)

SubtypeShort NameFull NameTax Treatment
pensionPensionPensionTax-Deferred
retirementRetirementRetirement AccountTax-Deferred
mutual_fundMutual FundMutual FundTaxable
angelAngelAngel InvestmentTaxable
trustTrustTrustTaxable
otherOtherOther InvestmentTaxable

Crypto

Cryptocurrency holdings.
SubtypeShort NameFull NameManual Trades
walletWalletCrypto WalletNo
exchangeExchangeCrypto ExchangeYes
[!NOTE] Only exchange accounts support manual trade entry. Wallet accounts are sync-only.

Property

Real estate assets.
SubtypeShort NameFull Name
single_family_homeSingle Family HomeSingle Family Home
multi_family_homeMulti-Family HomeMulti-Family Home
condominiumCondoCondominium
townhouseTownhouseTownhouse
investment_propertyInvestment PropertyInvestment Property
second_homeSecond HomeSecond Home
Additional fields:
  • Address
  • Area (square feet or square meters)
  • Year built

Vehicle

Cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Additional fields:
  • Make
  • Model
  • Year
  • Mileage (miles or kilometers)

Other Asset

Anything of value that doesn’t fit other categories:
  • Collectibles (art, antiques, coins)
  • Jewelry and watches
  • Equipment
  • Other valuables

Liability Accounts

Credit Card

Track credit card balances and spending. Additional fields:
FieldDescription
APRAnnual Percentage Rate
Available CreditRemaining credit limit
Minimum PaymentMinimum amount due
Annual FeeYearly card fee

Loan

Track mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and other installment debt.
SubtypeShort NameFull Name
mortgageMortgageMortgage
studentStudentStudent Loan
autoAutoAuto Loan
otherOtherOther Loan
Additional fields:
FieldDescription
Interest RateAnnual interest rate
Rate TypeFixed or variable
Term (months)Loan duration
Monthly PaymentCalculated from loan details (fixed-rate only)
[!TIP] For fixed-rate loans, Sure automatically calculates the monthly payment based on your original balance, interest rate, and term.

Other Liability

Debts that don’t fit the above categories:
  • Personal loans from friends/family
  • Medical bills
  • IOUs
  • Tax obligations

Tax Treatment Explained

Investment accounts have different tax implications:
TreatmentDescriptionWhen Taxes Apply
TaxableNormal taxationGains taxed when realized
Tax-DeferredTaxes postponedTaxes paid on withdrawal
Tax-ExemptNo taxes on gainsQualified withdrawals are tax-free
Tax-AdvantagedSpecial benefitsVaries by account type and use
[!IMPORTANT] Tax treatment in Sure is for informational and organizational purposes. Consult a tax professional for tax advice specific to your situation.

Choosing the Right Account Type

Your SituationRecommended Account Type
Bank checking/savingsCash (Depository)
Brokerage accountInvestment
401(k), IRA, pensionInvestment (select appropriate subtype)
Bitcoin, Ethereum holdingsCrypto
Your homeProperty
Your carVehicle
Credit cardCredit Card
MortgageLoan (mortgage)
Student loansLoan (student)
Car loanLoan (auto)
Money you owe someoneOther Liability
Collectibles, jewelryOther Asset