Category: Small Business Resources
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Expense Tracking for Small Business: A Simple System That Actually Works
At Neat, we talk to small business owners every day who feel overwhelmed by managing expenses. We get it. Running a business means wearing many hats, and keeping track of costs often falls to the bottom of the list. Yet ignoring expense tracking leads to bigger problems like cash flow issues, tax headaches, and missed…
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How to Organize Receipts with Automation: Save Hours Each Week
At Neat, we know managing receipts can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re running a business, freelancing, or handling personal finances, paper and digital receipts pile up fast. Without a system, you lose valuable time sorting, typing data into spreadsheets, and hunting for missing records during tax season. That’s why we built Neat—to help you organize receipts…
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How to Organize Receipts for Taxes and Stay IRS Audit-Proof
Most of us know that keeping receipts is important. But when tax season arrives, too many people are left digging through shoeboxes, scrolling through email inboxes, or worse—realizing the receipt they need is long gone. If you’ve ever felt that pit in your stomach when a tax document is missing, you’re not alone. The good…
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Are Pictures of Receipts Okay for Taxes? What Small Business Owners Need to Know
For small business owners, tax season is often filled with a flurry of spreadsheets, scanned documents, and one big question: Are pictures of receipts okay for taxes? The short answer? Yes—photos of receipts can be perfectly acceptable documentation for tax purposes, as long as they meet certain IRS guidelines. But to ensure your business stays…
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Expense Management for Small Businesses: How Solopreneurs and Growing Teams Can Stay Organized
Staying on top of business expenses might seem simple at first—especially for solopreneurs or teams just starting out. But as your business scales, expense management can quickly become a source of stress, confusion, and missed opportunities. Whether you’re running a one-person operation or managing a lean but growing team, having a system in place for…
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Save Time and Stress with Scanning Apps Featuring OCR: A Must-Have for Freelancers
anaging receipts and tracking expenses is one of the most tedious parts of running a business. Whether you operate a small business, manage a home office, or work independently, keeping financial records organized often falls behind more urgent daily responsibilities. But when tax season arrives—or an audit looms—those scattered receipts and spreadsheets can quickly turn…
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What Does the IRS Consider a Valid Receipt? Paper vs Digital Receipts
As a freelancer, solopreneur, or small business owner, you know tax season can either be a breeze or a nightmare. One of the most common sources of stress? Receipts. You’ve probably asked yourself more than once: “What does the IRS actually consider a valid receipt?” And in today’s digital-first world, another question naturally follows: “Are…
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Does the IRS Require Receipts Under $75? Here’s What You Need to Know
When it comes to taxes and deductions, small business owners, freelancers, and self-employed individuals often walk a fine line between efficiency and compliance. One of the most frequently asked questions during tax preparation is:“Do I need to save receipts for every expense, even the ones under $75?” The short answer is: not always—but you probably…
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How to Find the Best Receipt Management App for Freelancers
Freelancing gives you the freedom to chart your course, but it also brings the responsibility of managing every aspect of your business—including receipts. Whether you’re a graphic designer juggling client invoices or a self-employed consultant tracking travel expenses, having a streamlined system for organizing receipts is essential. With tax time, audits, and cash flow concerns…
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What Is Receipt Management? A Small Business Guide To Staying Organized And Stress-Free
Ever Feel Like You’re Drowning in Receipts? Receipts in your wallet. Receipts in your inbox. Receipts in a shoebox. If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, chances are your financial documentation looks more like a scavenger hunt than a system. Receipt management isn’t just an accounting term—it’s the lifeline of your financial organization. But…