Settlement Keeper
After the dinner: labor, groceries, mileage, all itemized. Keeps your 1099 stuff separated so tax time doesn't hurt.
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Preview: Settlement & invoice output
Curated Table Bookings LLC
Vance Residence - 5-Course Autumn Tasting (10 Guests)
Taxable Chef Labor
1099-NEC| SERVICE | HOURS | RATE | SUBTOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Service (10 Guests) | 1 | $850.00 | $850.00 |
| Prep & Mise en Place | 3.5 | $50.00 | $175.00 |
| Sous Chef Support | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Untaxed Grocery & Ingredients
| PURVEYOR | DETAILS | QTY | COST | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Foods Market | Dry-Aged Ribeye & Organic Dairy(Receipt #Slip #4819) | 1 | $294.50 | $294.50 |
| H-Mart | A5 Wagyu & Shiso(Receipt #Slip #9021) | 1 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Artisan Bakery | Sourdough & Nasturtiums(Receipt #Slip #108) | 1 | $48.25 | $48.25 |
Travel & Incidentals
| EXPENSE / ROUTE | DETAILS | QTY | RATE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Event Transit Round trip | 1440 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202 → 8200 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 | 29.6 mi | $0.76/mi | $22.50 |
| Event Service Round trip | 1440 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202 → 8200 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 | 29.6 mi | $0.76/mi | $22.50 |
| Parking & Valet | Direct Out-of-Pocket | 1 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Tolls | Direct Out-of-Pocket | 1 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Bagged Ice | Direct Out-of-Pocket | 1 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Not reimbursed by client — Schedule C deduction
24.6 miles ($18.70 at the standard mileage rate) were driven for this event but not reimbursed by the booking agency/client. These are excluded from the settlement above and documented for your own IRS Schedule C (Part II, line 9 — car & truck expenses) mileage deduction. Use Export → Schedule C Mileage to export the log.
Net disbursement
All receipts and mileage verified. H-Mart slip includes A5 wagyu and king oyster mushrooms.
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