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Receipts & Record Keeping

Receipts & Record Keeping

Best practices for managing, organizing, and storing business receipts. Digital receipt storage, receipt scanning tips, and how to handle lost receipts for tax compliance.

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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

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

Receipts & Record Keeping

How Long to Keep Receipts for Taxes: IRS Rules for Every Situation

The IRS standard retention period is 3 years, but many situations extend that to 6-7 years. This guide covers exact rules for every situation and what happens if receipts are missing.

Mar 14, 2026·7 min read

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Lost a Receipt? How to Reconstruct Missing Tax Documentation for the IRS

A lost receipt doesn't automatically mean a lost deduction. Learn methods for reconstructing missing documentation and supporting your tax claims.

Mar 14, 2026·10 min read

Receipts & Record Keeping

The Payment Terminal Receipt Problem: Why Your Card Slip Isn't Enough for the IRS

The receipt from a payment terminal proves you paid something, but it doesn't prove what you bought -- and the IRS cares very much about what you purchased.

Mar 14, 2026·7 min read

Who Benefits Most From Receipt Automation? We Analyzed 5,000 Small Businesses

Receipts & Record Keeping

Who Benefits Most From Receipt Automation? We Analyzed 5,000 Small Businesses

Professional services firms, construction businesses, and real estate operators benefit most from receipt automation based on analysis of 5,000+ users.

Feb 23, 2026·4 min read

How to Organize Receipts and Track Business Expenses for Taxes

Receipts & Record Keeping

How to Organize Receipts and Track Business Expenses for Taxes

To organize receipts for taxes, go digital: use an AI-powered receipt scanner to capture receipts instantly, auto-forward email receipts, and let automatic categorization sort everything.

Mar 4, 2025·6 min read

9 Best Receipt Scanner Apps for Small Business (2026)

Receipts & Record Keeping

9 Best Receipt Scanner Apps for Small Business (2026)

We evaluate nine receipt scanner apps based on scanning accuracy, automation capabilities, pricing value, ease of use, and suitability for small businesses.

Feb 27, 2025·15 min read

Receipt Management: The Complete System for Small Business

Receipts & Record Keeping

Receipt Management: The Complete System for Small Business

A four-stage framework for capturing, organizing, storing, and reporting receipts that helps small business owners save dozens of hours annually.

Jan 6, 2025·13 min read

Are Receipt Scanning Apps Safe?

Receipts & Record Keeping

Are Receipt Scanning Apps Safe?

Receipt scanning apps are generally safe, but not all are created equal. We break down the most common safety concerns, including data privacy, encryption, third-party data use, and GDPR/CCPA compliance.

May 19, 2024·6 min read

Tips for Scanning your Receipts Using your Smartphone

Receipts & Record Keeping

Tips for Scanning your Receipts Using your Smartphone

Getting accurate data from your receipt scanner app starts with clear scans. This guide covers how OCR and AI work together, plus practical tips for flat surfaces, lighting, and digital receipts.

Nov 10, 2023·3 min read

The Best Way to Keep Receipts and Expenses Organized

Receipts & Record Keeping

The Best Way to Keep Receipts and Expenses Organized

Losing receipts means losing deductions and adding stress at tax time. This guide covers the smartest ways to organize receipts and expenses year-round.

Oct 30, 2023·5 min read