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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- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Top 10 Jokes for Tax Season
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...
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- Jan 26, 2019
- 2 min
Eight Things an Owner-Operator Should Tell Their Tax Preparer
When it comes to making more money or saving on taxes, providing pertinent information to your tax preparer is important. The following...
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- Jan 23, 2019
- 2 min
Tax Tips for Company Drivers
An important tax form called the W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, should be received by company drivers no later than the beginning of...
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- Jan 19, 2019
- 2 min
Keeping up With Uncle Sam: The IRS Modernized E-File System
In 2004, the IRS launched their Business Systems Modernization (BSM) Program in an effort to update its technology and related business...
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- Jan 2, 2019
- 3 min
Family and Education Tax Credit
Tax credits can significantly reduce the amount you owe in taxes, so make sure your tax preparer is taking advantage of credit savings on...
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- Nov 21, 2018
- 3 min
Understanding the Child Tax Credit
The Child Tax Credit Under the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) has changed dramatically. However, since we’re dealing with the IRS here, the...
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- Nov 19, 2018
- 1 min
Saving For Retirement Using the Saver’s Tax Credit
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...
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- Oct 9, 2018
- 4 min
The Scariest Thing This Halloween: Back Taxes
Download our complete "Tax Resolution Guide for Owner-Operators" by clicking here! As we approach Halloween, I find myself watching more...
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- Jul 25, 2018
- 2 min
Top Five Reasons to E-File Your Taxes
If you find yourself waiting in line at the post office on April 15 then it’s time you make a change that will save you time. You can...
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- Jul 22, 2018
- 2 min
Your Medical Expenses Might Be Tax Deductible
Beyond your house and truck payments, health insurance tends to be one of the biggest fixed expenses for a truck driver. While it’s...
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- Jul 6, 2018
- 4 min
Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
The Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax has several names including Federal Highway Use Tax, FHUT, 2290, or even “Road Taxes”. ATBS receives...
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- May 18, 2018
- 5 min
Choosing a Business Structure
You could save from incorporating, but you should not rush into this important step in the life of your business.
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- May 1, 2018
- 3 min
Tax Deduction vs Tax Credit: What’s the Difference?
No matter if you’re an ATBS client or you’ve been using another tax professional, you’ve probably heard the terms tax credit and tax...
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- Feb 1, 2018
- 3 min
6 Tax Deductions and Credits for Families
Note: This information is valid for tax year 2017. Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there will be some changes for tax year...
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- Nov 1, 2017
- 2 min
Receiving Tax Deductions for Charitable Contributions
Helping others that are less fortunate than yourself is always a great investment. Donating to qualified organizations will not only...
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- Oct 1, 2017
- 3 min
How to Decrease Your Tax Bill
Nobody likes to pay taxes. And there is no reason to pay more in taxes than you absolutely have to. As an owner-operator, you are in...
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- Jul 1, 2017
- 3 min
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....
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- Jun 1, 2017
- 3 min