What's Changing for IRS Non-Filers?
At ATBS, we talk to many truck drivers who are several years behind on their tax filing. While it can be easy to fall behind, it’s...
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Apr 24, 20233 min read
Tips for Owner-Operators Who Missed the Tax Deadline
As an independent contractor, it's important to file your taxes on time to avoid penalties and interest charges. However, sometimes...
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Mar 3, 20231 min read
VIDEO: Filing Your Taxes and Running Your Trucking Business Successfully in 2023
ATBS President and CEO Todd Amen and Truckstop's Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto have a detailed discussion about how to be a...
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Dec 19, 20229 min read
Tax Resolution for Truck Drivers
Download our complete "Tax Resolution Guide for Owner-Operators" by clicking here! Are you worried about your past-due taxes? If so,...
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Nov 1, 20223 min read
4 Steps to Ensure a Successful Tax Return
The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about taxes.
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Sep 13, 20226 min read
How Does the Inflation Reduction Act Impact Truck Drivers?
What is The Inflation Reduction Act? The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. While the act is titled the...
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Aug 29, 20223 min read
Why Owner-Operators Should Pay Their Quarterly Tax Estimates
If you’re an owner-operator truck driver, paying quarterly taxes can be a big change from the days when taxes were withheld from your...
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Aug 16, 20224 min read
Owner-Operator Truck Driver Tax Deductions
Owner-operators are not just responsible for calculating and paying their own taxes , they’re also responsible for deducting expenses,...
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Aug 10, 20229 min read
The Complete Guide to Taxes for Owner-Operator Truckers
As an owner-operator truck driver, your tax situation is unique. You file and pay taxes like a business owner while also being eligible...
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May 12, 20226 min read
Common Tax Questions for Owner-Operators
Here is a list of the most commonly asked tax questions we've received from owner-operators, and our answers.
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Feb 4, 20225 min read
1099 vs. W-2 Truck Drivers: What's the Difference?
There are many differences between W-2 and 1099 truck drivers. In this article, we'll talk about the main differences between the two,...
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Jan 18, 20222 min read
Tax Filers Should Expect Delays Due to IRS Backlog
The Treasury Department and the IRS are beginning to warn taxpayers of possible delays during this year’s tax filing season, which begins...
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Jul 14, 20214 min read
How Does the IFTA Reporting System Work?
What is IFTA? The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a pact between the lower 48 states and the ten Canadian provinces that...
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May 27, 20211 min read
How the Latest Per Diem Changes will Affect Owner-Operators
One of the goals of the government stimulus programs has been to get restaurants back on their feet. And the good news is, one of the...
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May 5, 20214 min read
Filing a Tax Extension
It is important to get your tax return to the IRS by the April 15th deadline. But what happens when meeting that deadline is just not...
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Mar 19, 20219 min read
The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 and How It Affects Owner-Operator Truck Drivers
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also called the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by...
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Mar 9, 20211 min read
The Final Episode of the Rearview Mirror Series
In the final episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, we give a quick summary of the series in total, answer some final user-submitted...
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Feb 22, 20212 min read
The Rearview Mirror Series Episode 6: Common Questions about Back Taxes
In this episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, we answer some of the most common questions truck drivers have about back taxes and tax...
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Jan 22, 20212 min read
Where Is My 1099?
Many professional truck drivers choose to contract their services to carriers and fleets. The 1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation) is a...
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Jan 17, 20213 min read
Tax Preparer for Truckers: What Should You Look For?
The last thing any trucker wants to think about is filing their taxes or wondering if they have found a good tax preparer who knows...
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