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Tax & Bookkeeping
Supplies and consumables deductions
Deduct cleaning and service supplies.
Updated Feb 9, 2026
Overview
Proper deductions reduce taxable income when documented correctly. Deduct cleaning and service supplies.
Diagnostics
- Review expenses for eligible deductions.
- Confirm receipts and documentation.
- Check that expenses are business-related.
Resolution steps
- Categorize deductions by type (vehicle, repairs, inventory).
- Track mileage and route travel.
- Record equipment purchases with dates.
Preventive maintenance
- Use a receipt scanner app.
- Keep a mileage log for each route.
- Document repairs and parts.
When to contact support
- Missing receipts for large expenses.
- Uncertain classification for major purchases.
- Prior-year adjustments needed.
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Expanded guidance
- Confirm all steps are documented so the next technician can reproduce the results.
- Capture before/after metrics (errors cleared, sales restored, or uptime improved).
- Review machine, reader, or route settings to ensure they match location standards.
Common pitfalls
- Skipping a controlled test leads to false positives.
- Updating hardware without documenting configuration changes.
- Forgetting to verify payout, refund, or reconciliation data after changes.
Next-step checklist
- Run a final test with known-good inputs.
- Log the outcome with date, time, and device identifiers.
- Schedule a follow-up check if the location has high traffic or seasonal demand.
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Additional details
Operational notes
- Document changes with time, machine ID, and location name.
- Verify settings, pricing, and service modes after each fix.
- Capture before/after results to confirm resolution.
Field checklist
- Test with known-good inputs and controlled conditions.
- Validate telemetry, alerts, and payment logs where applicable.
- Confirm location expectations and update the site contact.
Common root causes
- Configuration drift after firmware or component swaps.
- Inconsistent power or network conditions at the location.
- Gaps in preventive maintenance routines.
Next steps
- Monitor for 7 days and note any repeat errors.
- Schedule follow-up if the site is high-traffic.
- Escalate with full logs and photos if issues repeat.
Tax & bookkeeping details
Reporting cadence
- Reconcile bank feeds weekly and close monthly.
- Compare cash vs cashless performance by route.
Documentation
- Store receipts with clear category tags and dates.
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