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5 Questions a CPA Must Know About Owner-Operator Taxes
When was the last time your CPA or tax professional updated you on the current Per Diem rates you are entitled to? Have they ever...
Oct 25, 20205 min read
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...
Oct 18, 20209 min read
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...
Oct 13, 20205 min read
The Rearview Mirror Series Episode 2: Obtaining IRS Compliance
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...
Oct 9, 20201 min read
What Would Our World Be Like Without Truck Drivers?
We'd all be sitting here naked and hungry! National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2024 is from September 15th-21st. Truck drivers will...
Sep 21, 20202 min read
Introducing the ATBS Rearview Mirror Series
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...
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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...
Apr 18, 20202 min read
Can You Have a Career as a Truck Driver?
Truck driving as a career is not for everybody, but for those people who work hard and love what they do.
Sep 17, 20195 min read
6 Things Successful Trucking Business Owners Do Everyday
Long-lasting success won’t be achieved if there isn’t a constant focus on bettering your business daily.
Jul 21, 20193 min read
ATBS Client Spotlight: Kevin Kocmich
Kevin Kocmich was one of three finalists for the 2018 Owner-Operator of the Year award.
Apr 25, 20192 min read
A Common Tax Misconception
A misconception we see in tax planning with taxpayers is self-employment (SE) taxes (social security and Medicare) and income taxes are...
Apr 13, 20194 min read
Do You Know the Six Levels of a DOT Inspection?
Every so often, truck drivers are put through a DOT inspection to make sure they are complying with all of the rules. These inspections...
Apr 6, 20193 min read
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...
Jan 26, 20192 min read
What to Know Before Signing a Lease Purchase Trucking Agreement
If you are thinking about becoming a lease-purchase owner-operator, there are a few things to consider before signing an agreement....
Jan 8, 20193 min read
How to Decide Which Lease-Purchase Trucking Companies Are Worth Driving For
As a lease-purchase owner-operator, there are many things to consider when deciding what company to lease onto. Even though you are...
Dec 13, 20183 min read
Tips for Staying Productive On the Road during the Holiday Season
Being an independent truck driver can be a stressful business. The holiday season can certainly add to that stress, with the desire to...
Dec 1, 20183 min read
How to Manage a Successful Trucking Company
When you have your own trucking authority, you are just as much of a business owner as you are a truck driver. There is a lot more to...
Nov 26, 20185 min read
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...
Oct 20, 20186 min read
Top 20 Reasons to Be an Owner-Operator
With a booming trucking industry, many drivers consider becoming an owner-operator. Some do it for the right reasons and others do it for...
Sep 3, 20183 min read
5 Things to Know About Owning a Trucking Company
Here are five things all truck drivers should know before owning a trucking company.
Aug 1, 20183 min read
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