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- Apr 12
- 5 min
Managing Your Trucking Business in a Changing Market
By: Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS As Bob Dylan sang in 1961, “ The Times, They Are a-Changin’ ”. The big thing we can take away...
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- Mar 2
- 3 min
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...
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- Jan 25
- 3 min
Important Tax Updates for the 2022 Tax Season
The 2022 tax season is here which means it’s time to start thinking about filing your 2021 taxes. Before you start, we’re here to make...
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- Nov 29, 2021
- 7 min
Tax Moves for Truckers to Make Before Year End
2021 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 begin...
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- Oct 6, 2021
- 3 min
How to Use the ATBS Mobile App
The ATBS Mobile App makes working with us even easier! With this app, you’ll be able to easily call or email your business consultant,...
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- Oct 4, 2021
- 5 min
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?
Asking “How much do truck drivers make?” is not an easy question. This is because the amount of money a truck driver can make varies...
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 5 min
How Have Owner-Operators Performed so Far in 2021?
Twice a year, ATBS provides an analysis of the financial trends for owner-operators in the trucking industry. With 2021 being an...
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- Jul 23, 2021
- 3 min
Managing Your Cash Flow & Your Fuel
As an owner-operator, one of the most important pieces of your business that you need to manage is your cash flow. How much money (cash)...
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- May 28, 2021
- 1 min
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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- Mar 20, 2021
- 9 min
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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- Feb 1, 2021
- 3 min
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,...
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- Jan 17, 2021
- 3 min
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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- Oct 18, 2020
- 9 min
5 Common Mistakes CPAs Make With Your Business Structure
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...
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- Oct 13, 2020
- 5 min
CPAs: Is Local Really Better?
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...
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- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Financial Clutter: What to Keep and What to Get Rid Of
As we move past tax season, it's the perfect time to organize your financials. But where do you start? If you have boxes full of bank...
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- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
Why S-Corporations Must Run Payroll
If your business has elected S Corporation status with the IRS, you have differentiated yourself from your company by making the company...
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- Apr 18, 2020
- 2 min
Should I Run During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
First and foremost, consider your health and your family’s health before deciding to run during the pandemic. If you feel unsafe or are...
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- Apr 1, 2020
- 6 min
Five Tips to Help You Succeed in an Uncertain Freight Market
During the months of March, April, and May, the U.S. has experienced an increase in inflation, and that increase has not spared the...
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- Jan 17, 2020
- 2 min
Time For New Year’s Financial Resolutions
We’ve reached the end of another year – which means it’s time to think about your New Year’s resolutions. Would you like to eat...
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