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Per Diem Tax Deduction Tips for Truck Drivers in 2025
Per Diem (per day) is one of your largest tax deductions as an owner-operator, but what is it exactly? The Per Diem deduction is a tax...
Mar 14 min read
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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...
Jan 223 min read
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Important Tax Updates for This Tax Season
Tax season is here which means it’s time to start thinking about filing your 2024 taxes. Before you start, we’re here to make sure you’re...
Dec 30, 20245 min read
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The Ten Most Popular ATBS Articles from 2024
Looking to jumpstart your trucking business in 2025? Check out the articles that were read the most during the past year and become a...
Dec 27, 20241 min read
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Tax Moves for Truckers to Make Before Year End
2024 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...
Nov 26, 20247 min read
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¿Qué es Per Diem para Camioneros?
Per Diem (por día) es una de tus mayores deducciones fiscales como un camionero propietario-operador, pero ¿qué es exactamente? La...
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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What is the Best Business Structure for a Trucking Company?
As an owner-operator, it’s critical to understand the business structure options available to you and when each is most appropriate for...
Aug 6, 20246 min read
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Did the Truck Driver Tax Credit Pass?
Back on March 31st, 2023, representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) reintroduced legislation to...
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Beware of Tax Resolution Companies - Things to Consider When Seeking Representation with the IRS
Owing taxes to the Federal Government is never intended to be part of the plan, yet we can find ourselves in this position for a number...
Feb 7, 20246 min read
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Tax Deductions and Credits for Families to Lower Their Tax Liability
As an owner-operator, you are responsible for paying taxes and calculating the net profit for your business. You can minimize tax...
Feb 6, 20246 min read
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IRS Collections - 2024 Update & Expected Changes
Historically, the Internal Revenue Service has always seemed a little bit scary, slightly out of reach, and shrouded in a sense of...
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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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,...
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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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....
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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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...
Jan 11, 20246 min read
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What is the IRS Free File Pilot Program?
Here at ATBS, we wanted to provide an update for those who may have questions about the IRS Free File pilot program. If you haven’t...
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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How to Use the ATBS Hub
The ATBS Hub makes working with us even easier! The ATBS Hub features several tools for viewing and analyzing your revenue, expenses, and...
Nov 14, 20236 min read
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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: ATBS Marks a Milestone Anniversary
GOLDEN, COLO. – September 12, 2023 – ATBS, the nation’s largest tax, consulting, and bookkeeping firm in the transportation industry, is...
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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10 Tips to Follow If You Receive a Letter From the IRS
Each year the IRS mails millions of notices and letters to taxpayers. Here are the top 10 tips to know in case you get one.
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Debunking IRS Collections Myths
Despite being the primary system that all income-producing American adults must interact with, the IRS and taxes tend to be something we...
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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What is an Offer in Compromise?
It can be scary, intimidating, overwhelming, and exhausting to address a tax debt that has gone untended for some time, or one that...
May 30, 20234 min read
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