TRUCKING BLOG

In the final episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, we give a quick summary of the series in total, answer some final user-submitted...

Tax season can be stressful, especially for independent truck drivers since they don’t have taxes withheld from their pay. If you’re facing a tax bill you can’t afford to pay right now, you’re not alone, and you do have options. Below are practical, step-by-step tips for owner-operators who are unable to pay their full tax liability. These tips are meant for anyone required to file a U.S. tax return who owes money to the IRS, but doesn’t have the cash on hand to pay it in ful

In this episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, we answer some of the most common questions truck drivers have about back taxes and tax...

Many professional truck drivers choose to contract their services to carriers and fleets. The 1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation) is a tax form which allows the IRS to track any payment given by a company to independent contractors. Are you an owner-operator that needs help with your 2025 taxes? Click here! Where is my Form 1099-NEC? Form 1099-NEC has been used to report non-employee compensation since tax filing year 2021. Previously Form 1099-MISC was used to report this i

As always, if you haven't watched the previous episodes, we'd recommend starting there and working your way forward. Remember, Episode #2...

As always, if you haven't watched the previous episodes, we'd recommend starting there and working your way forward. Also as always,...

If you haven't watched Episode 2, stop what you're doing and go watch/listen to Episode 2. Obtaining IRS Compliance is the single most...

Do you know any truckers whose CPA set up a corporation for them right when they started their business, who then had to close it down a...

How much is a handshake worth? Here at ATBS, we sometimes hear owner-operators tell us they would rather work with a local CPA or Tax...

In this episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, Tom and Barney talk all about the first step in getting caught up on your taxes: IRS...

Find out how to get caught up on your taxes and put the IRS in your rearview mirror with our new Rearview Mirror Video Series! In this...

These myths could end up costing you thousands of dollars if you’re not careful.

As you do your taxes this year, pay attention to these seven red flags that may lead to a tax audit.

A misconception we see in tax planning with taxpayers is self-employment (SE) taxes (social security and Medicare) and income taxes are...

Form 2290 is the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. Any person operating a vehicle weighing more than 55,000 pounds is required to...

Here at ATBS, we understand that tax season is no joke. However, we decided to lighten the mood by coming up with a list of our Top 10...

When it comes to making more money or saving on taxes, providing pertinent information to your tax preparer is important. The following...

An important tax form called the W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, should be received by company drivers no later than the beginning of...

The Saver's credit can be claimed for your contributions to a 401k, 403(b), 457 plan, a Simple IRA or a SEP IRA. You can't claim your...

Download our complete "Tax Resolution Guide for Owner-Operators" by clicking here! As we approach Halloween, I find myself watching more...