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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BA from Boston College

Articles by Tom Hardej

Billable expense income: Definition and examples

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Billable expense income: Definition and examples

Billable expense income is revenue recorded when a client reimburses costs a business paid on their behalf, such as travel, materials, or subcontractor fees.
What are electronic receipts and how do they work?

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What are electronic receipts and how do they work?

E-receipts are digital proofs of purchase delivered via email, SMS, or app, used for expense tracking, tax deductions, and audit documentation.
Proof of purchase: What counts and what doesn't

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Proof of purchase: What counts and what doesn't

Proof of purchase is a verifiable document, like an itemized receipt or invoice, that shows a buyer paid a seller for a specific product or service.
Discretionary expenses: Definition and examples

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Discretionary expenses: Definition and examples

Discretionary expenses are non-essential costs you can adjust, reduce, or cut without disrupting core operations, like travel, perks, and premium software.
Is depreciation an operating expense?

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Is depreciation an operating expense?

Depreciation is typically classified as an operating expense for assets used in core business operations, reducing operating income on the income statement.
Business travel expenses and deductions

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Business travel expenses and deductions

Ordinary and necessary costs you incur while traveling away from your tax home, including transportation, lodging, meals, and incidentals.