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Tax organization, without the jargon

Make your tax records easier to understand.

Free calculators, checklists, and practical explainers for keeping better business records. Use the ideas here as a starting point, then confirm decisions with the IRS or a qualified tax professional.

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Good tax preparation is mostly good recordkeeping. These resources help you organize the facts before you hand them to an accountant or enter them into tax software.

Free tool

Business mileage calculator

Estimate a mileage amount using the 2026 IRS rates. Enter business, medical, moving, or charitable miles.

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Guide

What to keep with a receipt

A simple checklist for payee, amount, date, payment proof, and business purpose.

Read the checklist →
Guide

Planning estimated taxes

Understand the role of Form 1040-ES and build a quarterly habit without guessing at your final bill.

Read the overview →
For private receipt organization

Keep your records close to home.

ReceGuard is an iPhone app for organizing receipts, mileage, and tax exports on your own workflow.

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