(AKA: Why That Fancy Dinner Receipt Might Be Your Financial Downfall)
Darling, let’s talk about that steakhouse tab you so gallantly paid while wooing a potential client. You swirled the wine, dropped your business card, and maybe even sealed the deal—but did you document it properly in your books?
Because if not, your accountant is about to have a “What the fork?” moment.
Here’s what needs to be on that receipt:
- Who you dined with (no, not just “hot date”)
- What you discussed (business, not just the risotto)
- The purpose (client pitch? networking? investor charm offensive?)
If the IRS comes knocking, you don’t want to offer them vague breadcrumbs. You want a gourmet, full-course documentation feast. Because the only thing worse than missing a tax deduction… is accidentally triggering an audit over a $94 pasta night.
Countess’s Royal Tip: Snap a photo of the receipt in your bookkeeping app and scribble a note right then and there. Future-you (and your tax preparer) will curtsy in appreciation.
