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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...
Apr 30, 20182 min read
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.
Apr 29, 20183 min read
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...
Apr 16, 20182 min read
Mar 31, 20180 min read
Make Sure You Choose the Right Financial Professional
What kind of lifestyle do you hope to have in retirement? Do you have a strategy to get there? If you don't have confidence in your plan,...
Mar 11, 20183 min read
Put a Trusted ‘Quarterback’ on Your Financial Team
If you're a football fan, you probably admire the way quarterbacks direct their teams. But as an investor, you can learn something from...
Jan 4, 20182 min read
2018 IRA Contribution Limits
There are a lot of benefits to becoming an owner-operator. You have the freedom to be your own boss, you can spend time at home on your...
Jan 1, 20182 min read
Receiving Tax Deductions for Charitable Contributions
Helping others who are less fortunate than yourself is always a great investment. Donating to qualified organizations will not only...
Oct 31, 20172 min read
Stay Calm on the Investment “Roller Coaster”
Unless you live near an amusement park that does a lot of advertising, you probably didn’t know that Aug. 16 was National Roller Coaster...
Jul 31, 20173 min read
Diversify Your Investments but Consolidate Your Providers
Let’s consider the first half of the “diversification” question – namely, how does diversifying your investment portfolio help you?
Jul 21, 20173 min read
Declare Your Financial Independence Day
By following these suggestions, you can go a long way toward declaring your own financial independence. Consider taking action soon.
Jun 13, 20173 min read
Can You Free Yourself of Some Investment-Related Taxes?
When charting your investment strategy, consider your risk tolerance, time horizon, family situation and estate plans.
Apr 1, 20173 min read
What’s Smarter – Paying Off Debts or Investing?
If you’re just starting out in your career, you will need to be prepared to face some financial challenges along the way – but here’s one...
Feb 1, 20173 min read
Consider Some New Year's (Financial) Resolutions
We’re just about ready to open the door to 2017, so you might be thinking about some New Year’s resolutions. What’s on your list this...
Dec 1, 20163 min read
Creating a Profit Plan for Your Business
Constructing a personalized profit plan is one of the most important things that a driver can do. This is your roadmap to financial success.
Jul 23, 20162 min read
How to Read Your Profit & Loss Statement
Each month ATBS clients are provided with a profit & loss statement. This helps to show you how your business performed during the prior...
Jun 30, 20161 min read
5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Finances
By following these five tips you can be well on your way to adding money back into your bank account in 2016.
Mar 1, 20162 min read
Cash Advances and Quarterly Tax Estimates
Almost every owner-operator began their career as a company driver and learn early to get a cash advance against their future paycheck.
Sep 20, 20153 min read
Credit Unions vs. Banks - Which Is Right for You
More and more people are getting fed up with their yearly multi-million dollar profits and fees that cost you money in the end.
Sep 1, 20153 min read
Get to Know the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
If you operate a fleet of trucks perhaps you’re aware of the small business health care tax credit that might be available to you. To be...
Jun 30, 20152 min read
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