What it should include

Per accounting and IRS purposes:^[1][2]

• Vendor/Merchant – The name, address, and contact info of individual/company who received payment should be listed.
• Customer – Include the name and address of the individual/company who purchased goods/services.
• Transaction Details – The receipt date and number must be provided along with the payment method used.
• Goods/Services – An itemized list describing the essential character of the expense.
• Payment – The receipt should note any additional charges, fees, taxes, and discounts as well as the total amount paid by the customer.