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Nov 267 min read

Tax Moves for Truckers to Make Before Year End

2024 is almost over which means it’s time to make sure you have minimized your tax bill for the year. There are many things you can...

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Oct 144 min read

¿Qué es Per Diem para Camioneros?

Per Diem (por día) es una de tus mayores deducciones fiscales como un camionero propietario-operador, pero ¿qué es exactamente? La...

8,661 views

Sep 234 min read

Per Diem Tax Deduction Tips for Truck Drivers in 2024

Per Diem (per day) is one of your largest tax deductions as an owner-operator, but what is it exactly? The Per Diem deduction is a tax...

78,613 views

Aug 66 min read

What is the Best Business Structure for a Trucking Company?

As an owner-operator, it’s critical to understand the business structure options available to you and when each is most appropriate for...

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Mar 52 min read

Did the Truck Driver Tax Credit Pass?

Back on March 31st, 2023, representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) reintroduced legislation to...

1,493 views

Feb 76 min read

Beware of Tax Resolution Companies - Things to Consider When Seeking Representation with the IRS

Owing taxes to the Federal Government is never intended to be part of the plan, yet we can find ourselves in this position for a number...

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Feb 66 min read

Tax Deductions and Credits for Families to Lower Their Tax Liability

As an owner-operator, you are responsible for paying taxes and calculating the net profit for your business. You can minimize tax...

680 views

Jan 253 min read

IRS Collections - 2024 Update & Expected Changes

Historically, the Internal Revenue Service has always seemed a little bit scary, slightly out of reach, and shrouded in a sense of...

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Jan 233 min read

Depreciation and Section 179

Section 179 doesn’t increase the total amount you can deduct, but it allows you to get your entire depreciation deduction in one year,...

3,479 views

Jan 163 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Self-Employment Tax

If you are a company driver, you probably receive a paycheck every two weeks. From that paycheck, certain payroll taxes are withheld....

587 views

Jan 116 min read

What You Need to Know About Staying Safe from Tax Scams

Tax scams can happen any day of the year, but are especially prevalent during tax season. Criminals can attempt to steal your money or...

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Jan 93 min read

Tax Advice for 1099 Truck Drivers

Every year there are changes to tax laws that may go under the radar for some 1099 truck drivers. Not knowing what these changes are may...

5,580 views

Jan 24 min read

Important Tax Updates for This Tax Season

Tax season is here which means it’s time to start thinking about filing your 2023 taxes. Before you start, we’re here to make sure you’re...

25,893 views

Dec 22, 20231 min read

The Ten Most Popular ATBS Articles from 2023

Looking to jumpstart your trucking business in 2024? Check out the articles that were read the most during the past year and become a...

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Dec 20, 20232 min read

What is the IRS Free File Pilot Program?

Here at ATBS, we wanted to provide an update for those who may have questions about the IRS Free File pilot program. If you haven’t...

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Nov 14, 20235 min read

How to Use the ATBS Hub

The ATBS Hub makes working with us even easier! The ATBS Hub features several tools for viewing and analyzing your revenue, expenses, and...

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Sep 11, 20232 min read

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...

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Aug 8, 20232 min read

10 Tips to Follow If You Receive a Letter From the IRS

Each year the IRS mails millions of notices and letters to taxpayers. Here are the top 10 tips to know in case you get one.

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Jun 13, 20233 min read

Debunking IRS Collections Myths

Despite being the primary system that all income-producing American adults must interact with, the IRS and taxes tend to be something we...

1,957 views

May 30, 20234 min read

What is an Offer in Compromise?

It can be scary, intimidating, overwhelming, and exhausting to address a tax debt that has gone untended for some time, or one that...

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