Receipt & invoice guides
Plain-English answers to the questions small businesses, landlords and freelancers actually ask about receipts and invoices: what to include, which document to send, and how long to keep them.
When to send each one, what goes on them, and how they work together in a sale.
LandlordsRent receipts: rules, required details and a free templateState-by-state rules for cash rent, what to include and what to do if a landlord won’t give one.
PaymentsPayment receipts and proof of paymentWhat a payment receipt must show, how it differs by payment method, and how long to keep it.
GiftsGift receipts: how they work and how to get oneWhat goes on a gift receipt, why prices are hidden, and the IRS $25 rule for business gifts.
Small businessReceipt books: paper vs digitalHow to make and print your own numbered receipt book, and common mistakes to avoid.
RestaurantsRestaurant receipts and business mealsWhat a complete restaurant receipt includes and why card slips aren’t enough for expenses.
ExplainerPaper receipts: thermal paper, fading and BPAHow thermal paper works, why receipts fade, and when digital receipts are better.
FunSpotify receipts: how music-stats receipts workHow tools like Receiptify turn your listening history into a receipt-style image.