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.

Education
BA from Boston College

Articles by Tom Hardej

Expense approval process: What it is and how to automate it

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Expense approval process: What it is and how to automate it

The expense approval process is the workflow for reviewing and approving employee expenses. See how automation reduces delays, errors, and manual work.
Mileage reimbursement 2025: IRS rates, rules, and tracking

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Mileage reimbursement 2025: IRS rates, rules, and tracking

Mileage reimbursement repays employees for business travel using personal vehicles. See 2025 IRS rates, rules, and tracking requirements.
Billable expense income: Definition, examples, and how to track

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Billable expense income: Definition, examples, and how to track

Billable expense income is client reimbursement for costs paid on their behalf—pass-through revenue recorded to offset the original expense.
IRS receipt requirements: What to keep and for how long

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IRS receipt requirements: What to keep and for how long

Stay IRS-compliant and maximize deductions with proper receipt management. Learn IRS receipt requirements and best practices to keep your business audit-ready.
Is depreciation an operating expense?

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Is depreciation an operating expense?

Yes—depreciation is usually an operating expense when the asset supports core operations; in manufacturing it may be in COGS, and rarely as non-operating.
Discretionary expenses: Definition and examples

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Discretionary expenses: Definition and examples

Discretionary expenses are non-essential costs a business can cut or defer, such as travel, perks, and optional software subscriptions.