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IRS Extends 2023 Tax Filing Deadlines for Those Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, ATBS sends sincere prayers and wishes for the safety of all of our clients and...
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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ATBS Hub Updates and Enhancements
We wanted to take a moment to thank clients for the valuable feedback you've shared with us regarding the new ATBS Hub . Your insights...
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: ATBS Marks a Milestone Anniversary
GOLDEN, COLO. – September 12, 2023 – ATBS, the nation’s largest tax, consulting, and bookkeeping firm in the transportation industry, is...
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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Jeremy Rhames: “Outstanding Driver Trainer” for Roehl Transport
We’re proud to announce that our very own ATBS Navigator, Jeremy, received the “Outstanding Driver Trainer” award from Roehl Transport....
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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ATBS and Trucker Path Partner to Offer Discounted Services to Drivers and Small Fleets
Partnership with American Truck Business Services provides access to discounted services for truckers from the industry’s largest tax and...
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Freight Rates and Volume Prove to Be Biggest Hurdle During Pandemic, According to Survey
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – July 23, 2020 – Earlier this month, ATBS conducted a survey of over 300 owner-operators about the effects of COVID-19...
Jul 23, 20202 min read
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PPP Loan Application Deadline Extended, ATBS Provides Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – July 7, 2020 – Since the CARES Act was passed in March, owner-operator truck drivers and other small business owners...
Jul 7, 20202 min read
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Hundreds of Owner-Operator Truck Drivers Receive PPP Loans With Help From Business Services Firm
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – May 27, 2020 – Since the CARES Act was passed in March, owner-operators and other small business owners have clamored...
May 27, 20202 min read
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Multiple ATBS Clients Honored at the Truckload Carriers Association’s Annual Convention
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – March 6, 2020 – During the Truckload Carriers Association’s Annual Convention, clients of ATBS won awards in two...
Mar 6, 20202 min read
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ATBS Employee Earns Certified Tax Resolution Specialist Designation
LAKEWOOD, COLO. - [November 13, 2019] - Barney Moran, an ATBS Tax Resolution Specialist and Enrolled Agent, has successfully completed...
Nov 13, 20191 min read
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IRS Will Bring Back Form 1099-Nec Impacting Owner-Operators and Trucking Fleets
*UPDATED 7/21/2020 LAKEWOOD, COLO. - [August 14, 2019] - The IRS will begin using form 1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation) once again...
Aug 14, 20191 min read
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2018 Owner-Operator Tax Return Analysis
LAKEWOOD, COLO. - June 6, 2019 - Preliminary data based on over 3,000 tax returns indicate that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act had an overall...
Jun 6, 20192 min read
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First Quarter 2019 Trucking Industry Update From ATBS
by Todd Amen, ATBS President and CEO Throughout the year, ATBS tracks and analyzes income and mileage trends from our owner-operator...
May 1, 20192 min read
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Owner-Operators Brought in Record Pay in 2018
Owner-operators in 2018 on average earned $65,360 in take-home pay for the year — a record-high income for a segment that saw a big boost...
Feb 28, 20191 min read
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Owner-Operators Reap Record Earnings in 2018
The high-demand year that trucking enjoyed for most of 2018 produced strong rate hikes that translated well to owner-operators net...
Feb 22, 20191 min read
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The Not-So-Long Haul: The Operational Challenges to Owner-Ops After the ELD Mandate
Leased owner-operators naturally have liked longer hauls with less wasted time delivering and picking up. But in the end, we’ve moved to...
Jan 4, 20191 min read
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ATBS Sponsors Third Annual Project Sanctuary Gala
Project Sanctuary, a nonprofit providing hope and healing for thousands of military families across the country, raised over $250,000 at...
May 24, 20181 min read
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How Tax Reform Affects Owner-Operators
The goal of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was to help simplify the entire tax filing process. Unfortunately, many of the changes added an...
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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ATBS Releases Comprehensive Guide on Tax Reform and Its Effects on Owner-Operator Truck Drivers
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – January 11, 2018 – In December of 2017, Congress passed the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" bill, which resulted in several...
Jan 11, 20182 min read
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2017 Owner-Operator Income: Flatbedding Hot, Reefer Hauling Chilly
Net income for leased and independent owner-operators dipped about $255 in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period a year ago,...
Aug 11, 20171 min read
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