TRUCKING BLOG

GOLDEN, COLO. – September 12, 2023 – ATBS, the nation’s largest tax, consulting, and bookkeeping firm in the transportation industry, is...

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.

Despite being the primary system that all income-producing American adults must interact with, the IRS and taxes tend to be something we...

It can be scary, intimidating, overwhelming, and exhausting to address a tax debt that has gone untended for some time, or one that...

At ATBS, we talk to many truck drivers who are several years behind on their tax filing. While it can be easy to fall behind, it’s...

As an independent contractor, it's important to file your taxes on time to avoid penalties and interest charges. However, sometimes...

ATBS President and CEO Todd Amen and Truckstop's Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto have a detailed discussion about how to be a...

Download our complete "Tax Resolution Guide for Owner-Operators" by clicking here! Are you worried about your past-due taxes? If so, you’re not alone! IRS non-compliance is a major problem among independent contractors in the trucking industry, as well as virtually any industry where there are independent contractors. Why is it such a common problem? For truckers, there are a few reasons: No one teaches truckers about taxes before they become business owners Bookkeeping is h

The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about taxes.

What is The Inflation Reduction Act? The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. While the act is titled the...

If you’re an owner-operator truck driver, paying quarterly taxes can be a big change from the days when taxes were withheld from your...

Here is a list of the most commonly asked tax questions we've received from owner-operators, and our answers. 

There are many differences between W-2 and 1099 truck drivers. In this article, we'll talk about the main differences between the two,...

The Treasury Department and the IRS are beginning to warn taxpayers of possible delays during this year’s tax filing season, which begins...

What is IFTA? The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a pact between the lower 48 states and the ten Canadian provinces that...

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...

It is important to get your tax return to the IRS by the April 15th deadline. But what happens when meeting that deadline is just not...

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also called the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by...

In the final episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, we give a quick summary of the series in total, answer some final user-submitted...

In this episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, we answer some of the most common questions truck drivers have about back taxes and tax...