The Zero Fluff Books Podcast

Receipts, Expenses & The Shoebox Myth: How to Ditch Paper Chaos and Stay IRS-Ready


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Still tossing receipts into a shoebox and promising to “deal with them later”?


It’s time to stop the chaos.


In this episode, former IRS agent Lauren Twitchell breaks down the real reason receipts matter — and how to organize them without losing your mind. You’ll learn why paper piles lead to panic, how digital systems save time, and what the IRS actually looks for when reviewing your expenses.


✅ Why the “shoebox method” doesn’t work anymore
✅ Paper vs. digital: what the IRS really accepts
✅ Simple cloud storage hacks using Google Drive or Dropbox
✅ The truth about “ordinary and necessary” expenses
✅ How to build a foolproof expense log for peace of mind


Whether you’re an Etsy sellerfood vendor, or tradesperson, this episode will help you go from clutter to clarity — so your receipts stop being stress and start being proof.


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The Zero Fluff Books PodcastBy Lauren Twitchell