Are Digital Receipts Accepted by the IRS? A 2026 Guide.
The legal basis for scanned receipts in the United States, what qualifies as adequate records, and how long you actually need to keep them.
Guides and essays by the team building the ScanLens document scanner for iPhone. No fluff, no affiliate lists — just the thinking behind the product.
The legal basis for scanned receipts in the United States, what qualifies as adequate records, and how long you actually need to keep them.
Going paperless doesn't mean shredding everything. A practical list of what actually needs ink-and-paper originals and why.
Phone scanners have replaced flatbeds for most use cases. But not all. When a dedicated scanner still wins, and when your iPhone is better than anything on your desk.
Folder structures, naming conventions, and a filing system you can explain in one paragraph — the kind that still makes sense five years from now.
The year-round workflow that turns tax prep from a weekend project into a 15-minute export. What to scan, when to scan, and how to hand it to your accountant.
The 2019 malware incident, Chinese data jurisdiction, and what to consider when choosing a document scanner app.
The ESIGN Act, UETA, eIDAS, and what types of documents still need a pen-and-ink signature.
When phone scanning is good enough for family photos, when a flatbed wins, and how to organize the results.
Thirteen deduction categories from home office to business meals, with receipt requirements for each.
The equipment, workflow, filing system, and backup strategy for going fully paperless — a practical setup guide.