Janet Berry-Johnson

CPA, Accounting & Tax Content Writer

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation. She is passionate about making complicated accounting and income tax information accessible to readers.

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Education

BS, Accounting, Morrison University

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Expertise

Certified Public Accountant, experienced in accounting and income tax planning and preparation

Articles by Janet Berry-Johnson

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The 10 best receipt scanner apps for 2026

The best receipt scanner apps include Ramp, Expensify, and Dext, but the right choice depends on your business's unique needs. See our full breakdown.

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AP automation: Definition, how it works, and key benefits

AP automation uses AI, OCR, and cloud software to digitize invoicing, approvals, and payments, replacing manual data entry with touchless processing.

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Are legal fees tax deductible for businesses?

Legal fees are tax-deductible business expenses when they qualify as ordinary and necessary costs related to your trade or business operations under IRS rules.

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Fixed vs. variable expenses: Differences and examples

Fixed expenses are costs that stay the same each month regardless of activity, while variable expenses fluctuate based on usage, production, or consumption.

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Expense accounts: Definition, examples, and types

An expense account is a record of business costs for a given accounting period that organizes spending into categories on the income statement.

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Best accounts payable automation software in 2026

Accounts payable automation software digitizes the invoice-to-payment cycle, using OCR, AI coding, approval routing, and ERP sync to replace manual AP work.