Yes — SparkReceipt’s scanned receipt and invoice copies are designed to meet IRS requirements for digital recordkeeping, meaning that in most cases you can rely on them for tax filing and audit purposes and safely discard the physical originals.
The IRS accepts digital copies of receipts as long as they meet specific criteria, and SparkReceipt’s system is built to help you satisfy those rules.
🧾 IRS Criteria for Digital Receipt Compliance
To be considered valid by the IRS, digital receipts must meet these key requirements — and SparkReceipt’s features are aligned to support each of them:
✅ Legibility and Accuracy
Receipts must be clear and readable, showing all essential transaction details such as:
Date of purchase
Vendor name
Amount spent
Description or nature of the expense
SparkReceipt’s AI‑powered scanning and OCR work together to ensure that the important data is accurately captured and extracted from your documents.
✅ Integrity of Records
The IRS requires that digital records be stored in a way that prevents alteration after scanning. SparkReceipt securely stores your digital receipts so that they remain intact and unchanged over time — ensuring the integrity of your financial records.
✅ Accessibility and Readability
Receipts must be easily retrievable and readable if you need to present them for review or audit. SparkReceipt organizes and stores your scanned receipts so you can quickly find and display them when needed.
📌 What This Means for You
You can typically discard physical receipts once they’ve been scanned into SparkReceipt — because the digital copies are generally accepted by the IRS.
You should ensure your scanned receipts clearly show all required information before relying on them for tax or audit needs.
Keeping your digital records well‑organized makes any future IRS review or audit smoother.
✅ FAQ Section
Q: Are SparkReceipt’s digital copies IRS‑compliant?
A: Yes. SparkReceipt’s scanned receipts and invoices are generally compliant with IRS rules for digital recordkeeping, provided they clearly show the required details.
Q: Can I throw away my paper receipts after scanning them?
A: In most cases, yes — as long as the scanned version meets IRS criteria for legibility, accuracy, and accessibility.
Q: What information must a scanned receipt include for IRS compliance?
A: It should show the date, vendor name, amount, and nature or purpose of the expense. SparkReceipt’s AI scan feature is designed to capture these elements accurately.