3 Reasons Why Fleet Maintenance Is Important
Whether you run a trucking company, a taxi company, or a car rental, you should not neglect proper fleet maintenance.
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- Apr 18, 2019
- 4 min
7 Red Flags That May Lead to a Tax Audit
As you do your taxes this year, pay attention to these seven red flags that may lead to a tax audit.
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- Mar 25, 2019
- 4 min
How to File a 2290 Tax Form
Form 2290 is the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. Any person operating a vehicle weighing more than 55,000 pounds is required to...
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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 14, 2019
- 2 min
Starting an Emergency Fund
Life is full of all kinds of unexpected events. Everything could be going great and then one day your truck has an unexpected maintenance...
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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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- Dec 21, 2018
- 3 min
During Holidays, Be Extra Vigilant About Protecting Financial Data
To help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you should save and invest regularly. But that’s only part of the...
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- Nov 29, 2018
- 2 min
Business Is Great, but the Pendulum Always Swings
This could be the best time to take stock and consider a few ways that might be helpful in the future.
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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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- Oct 20, 2018
- 6 min
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Trucking Company?
Many drivers make the transition from company driver to owner-operator because they want the opportunity to make more money and have more...
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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 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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- Jun 13, 2018
- 2 min
Your Customer Has Choices
As a business owner, it’s important for you to create your own brand if you want to stand out from your competition. Some business owners...
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 3 min
Repairing Your Credit in 5 Simple Steps
Whether you have overdue loan payments, years of high credit card balances, or accounts turned over to collections, there's always a way...
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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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- Apr 29, 2018
- 3 min
5 Tips for Small Businesses Needing Better Cash Flow
The fluctuations can make it difficult to pay your employees, purchase new equipment, expand your business, or even stay afloat.
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- Apr 17, 2018
- 2 min
How to Grow Your Monthly Profit
Every month ATBS does the accounting for thousands of owner-operator drivers. We have inside knowledge of who is profiting by making the...
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- Apr 5, 2018
- 2 min
Planning Vacations Around Freight and Your Budget
As a truck driver you work long hours. You are often on the road for weeks at a time. Being able to take a week or two off to recharge...
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