Hints From Heloise

Tue., June 11, 1996

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: I have a small business where I wear more than one hat, including that of bookkeeper.

The best $2 investment I ever made was in two small staplers. I attached one each to my home and business checkbooks. After receiving my receipt, I fold it, then staple it to the back of my check carbon.

After reconciliation, I stick the carbon register back in the envelope with the bank statement and file it. In the unfortunate event that you should ever have an IRS audit, you have your receipts available and, hopefully, your assets covered! - R. Anna Klan-Kristiansen, Lubbock, Texas xxxx

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