Tom Hardej

Tom Hardej

Freelance Writer and Editor

Tom Hardej is a seasoned and versatile writer and editor with editorial, publishing, and content management experience across B2C and B2B audiences within finance, e-commerce, technology, education, and health care.

Education
BA from Boston College

Articles by Tom Hardej

What is cost analysis? Definition and how to calculate

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What is cost analysis? Definition and how to calculate

Cost analysis identifies, measures, and forecasts the direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs of a decision to show its true financial impact and ROI.
Business travel expenses and deductions

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Business travel expenses and deductions

Business travel expenses are ordinary and necessary costs of traveling away from your tax home for work, such as airfare, lodging, mileage, and 50% of meals.
Incidental expenses: Definition, examples, and tax rules

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Incidental expenses: Definition, examples, and tax rules

Incidental expenses are small, unplanned business costs like tips, parking, and Wi-Fi fees, with a $5-a-day federal incidentals rate and IRS receipt rules.
Expense approval process: How it works and how to automate it

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Expense approval process: How it works and how to automate it

Expense approval is the workflow companies use to review, authorize, and reimburse employee purchases while keeping spending within policy.
How to automate expense reporting in 5 steps

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How to automate expense reporting in 5 steps

Automated expense reporting uses software to capture, categorize, route, and reconcile employee expenses, replacing manual spreadsheets and email chains.
Recurring vs. non-recurring expenses: Key differences

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Recurring vs. non-recurring expenses: Key differences

Recurring expenses repeat on a fixed schedule, while non-recurring expenses are one-time or irregular costs that affect budgeting, cash flow, and reporting.