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Expense Tracking & Accounting Tips

Our blog is where we share tips, guides, and insights to help freelancers and small business owners manage expenses, stay tax-ready, and grow their business.

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Mileage & Vehicle Expenses

Standard Mileage Rate vs. Actual Expenses: Which Saves You More?

Compare IRS standard mileage rate vs. actual expense method for vehicle deductions. Learn which saves more with real calculations and examples.

Mar 15, 2026·10 min read
Tax Guides

HMRC Subsistence Allowance: Meal and Travel Expense Rules

Claiming meal and subsistence expenses in the UK is more restrictive than in many other countries. HMRC applies strict rules about when travel food costs are deductible and completely bans deductions for client entertainment.

Mar 15, 2026
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Mileage & Vehicle Expenses

How to Track Mileage for Taxes: IRS Requirements for 2026

Every business mile you drive is worth 72.5 cents in tax deductions for 2026. But the IRS won't take your word for it. You need proper documentation.

Mar 15, 2026·6 min read
Tax Guides

VAT Record Keeping Requirements: Invoice Types and Documentation Rules

If your business is VAT-registered, HMRC requires detailed records of all VAT charged and paid. This guide covers the three types of VAT invoices, documentation requirements, and how Making Tax Digital affects VAT record keeping.

Mar 15, 2026·3 min read
Tax Guides

Vehicle Expenses CRA: Log Book Requirements and Deduction Rules

If you use a vehicle for business in Canada, you can deduct a portion of your vehicle expenses. The CRA has strict requirements, particularly around the vehicle log book.

Mar 15, 2026·4 min read
Tax Guides

Working from Home Tax Relief UK: Flat Rate vs Actual Costs

Compare HMRC's flat rate and actual costs methods for claiming work-from-home tax relief in the UK, with worked numerical examples to help you decide.

Mar 15, 2026·3 min read
Tax Guides

Bonus Depreciation 2026: 100% Expensing Permanently Restored by OBBBA

The OBBBA restored permanent 100% bonus depreciation, allowing businesses to deduct the full cost of qualifying assets in the year they are placed in service.

Mar 14, 2026·9 min read
Receipts & Record Keeping

IRS Business Meal Receipt Requirements: What to Document for Every Deductible Meal

Business meals are one of the most valuable tax deductions available to freelancers and small business owners -- and one of the most commonly botched. Not because the meals don't qualify, but because the documentation falls short.

Mar 14, 2026·8 min read
Tax Guides

Child Tax Credit 2026: OBBBA Changes Explained for Families

The OBBBA makes several changes to the Child Tax Credit starting in 2026 that benefit families, especially larger families and lower-income households.

Mar 14, 2026·9 min read
Tax Guides

CRA Receipt Requirements 2026: Complete Guide for Small Businesses

If you run a small business or work as a freelancer in Canada, keeping proper receipts is not optional. This guide covers everything you need to know about CRA receipt requirements in 2026.

Mar 14, 2026·8 min read
Receipts & Record Keeping

Credit Card Statement vs Receipt: Which Does the IRS Accept for Tax Deductions?

Credit card statements are valuable backup evidence, but they are not a universal replacement for receipts. This guide explains where the line falls for IRS tax deductions.

Mar 14, 2026·7 min read
Tax Guides

Does the IRS Accept Digital Receipts? What Rev. Proc. 97-22 Means for Your Records

Revenue Procedure 97-22 established the IRS framework for electronic recordkeeping nearly three decades ago. Learn whether scanning receipts or keeping email confirmations is enough for the IRS.

Mar 14, 2026·9 min read
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