You're saving receipts, but are you actually using them? Most creative entrepreneurs treat receipts like paperwork clutter—tossing them in a shoebox or snapping photos that disappear into their camera roll. But receipts aren't just about IRS compliance. They're the details that protect your business, clarify your spending, and give you real financial power when organized correctly. Topics Covered Why the IRS requires receipts over $75 — and why you should keep receipts for smaller purchases anyway to maintain complete financial clarity The difference between keeping receipts and using receipts — how premium bookkeeping turns that pile of paper into actionable insights for your business What counts as a valid receipt — digital confirmations, invoices, and itemized statements all qualify as proof of business expenses How receipts prevent audit nightmares — attaching receipts to every transaction creates "bulletproof books" that protect you if the IRS ever has questions Why receipts matter for categorization — a charge labeled "Amazon" could be office supplies, inventory, or client gifts, and only the receipt can tell the real story The premium bookkeeping advantage — how organized, attached receipts save hours of stress and give you deeper cashflow awareness by showing exactly what you bought and why Simple systems for capturing receipts in real time — snap a photo the moment you get it, upload to your bookkeeper's system, and never let receipts float around unattached again Receipts are leverage. When they're handled right, they give you credibility, clarity, and control. If you shove them in a shoebox and forget about them, they're just clutter. But when you integrate them into your financial story, those details protect and empower you as a business owner. It's worth keeping them clean and organized. Resources & Links Website: https://firestormfinance.com/ Podcast Home: https://firestormfinance.com/podcast/ Book a Discovery Call (primary CTA): https://firestormfinance.com/contact Listen & Subscribe (secondary CTA): Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-minds-smart-money-finance-business-tips-for/id1751025388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2m2SRDIAEjeWSXOgKS4Ff4 Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firestormfinance Threads: https://www.threads.com/@firestormfinance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-e-8796b6176/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firestormfinance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirestormFinance Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/firestormfinance/