Tom Hardej

Tom Hardej

Freelance Writer and Editor

Tom Hardej is a seasoned and versatile writer and editor with editorial, publishing, and content management experience across B2C and B2B audiences within finance, e-commerce, technology, education, and health care.

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Articles by Tom Hardej

Are unreimbursed employee expenses tax deductible?

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Are unreimbursed employee expenses tax deductible?

Unreimbursed employee expenses are work costs W-2 employees pay out of pocket. Federal deductions were suspended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act through 2025.
AI expense management: A complete guide

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AI expense management: A complete guide

AI expense management uses machine learning and OCR to automate receipt capture, expense categorization, policy enforcement, and reconciliation.
What is cost analysis? Definition and how to calculate

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What is cost analysis? Definition and how to calculate

Cost analysis identifies all costs tied to a decision—direct, indirect, fixed, and variable—to determine financial viability and compare alternatives.
Mileage reimbursement rates for 2026

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Mileage reimbursement rates for 2026

Mileage reimbursement compensates employees for business driving at the 2026 IRS rate of 72.5 cents per mile, tax-free under a compliant accountable plan.
How to organize business receipts with automation

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How to organize business receipts with automation

Business receipt organization involves capturing, categorizing, and syncing expense records digitally to reduce errors and speed up tax preparation.
Expense receipts: What they are and how they work

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Expense receipts: What they are and how they work

Expense receipts document the details of a business purchase and serve as proof for tax deductions, reimbursements, and IRS compliance.