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    Becoming an Owner Operater

    There is a fellow on here that can tell you quite abit of information and he is Tony, from Pittsburgh Express, Teacel on this forum. He is an independent owner with his own accounts. Remember you have to have your own authority, baseplate, Cargo Insurance 1,000,000., Liability Insurance...
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    New Standard Mileage Rates

    Hi all, As you all know the standard mileage rate for this year is $ 36.5 cents per mile for all business miles. Standard Mileage Rates for 2003 Announced The IRS has announced the optional standard mileage rates to use for 2003 in computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile...
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    New Standard Mileage Rates

    Hi all, As you all know the standard mileage rate for this year is $ 36.5 cents per mile for all business miles. Standard Mileage Rates for 2003 Announced The IRS has announced the optional standard mileage rates to use for 2003 in computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile...
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    Newbees tax infomation and start up

    Hi all future expediters, There is a book that is available for Free online at [www.partners-in-business.com]or Download in PFD format, 126 pages. This book was written by Overdrive Magazine and Volvo TRucks. It is mainly for Owner/Operators with Tractor/trailers showing exactly what to do...
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    Need to Know about CTX???

    Hi Barbara, I have been with them since 98, as driver and owner, of which I am now, I know your gonna get a lot of negitive script about them, which you will get about all the companies, they are all the same no matter where you go, you will sit, deadhead, and etc, short runs, long runs...
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    Tax Information

    Hi Fellow Expediters, this is just a reminder that I am still around for you to question even though I did not make the Expo This year. It seems that I was admitted to the hospital with Conjestive Heart Failure the day I was suppose to leave for the EXPO to set up my table for you all to ask...
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    Article from AAA Research

    For release July 23, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Stephanie Faul 202-638-5944 x 4 UNSAFE DRIVER ACTIONS CAUSE MOST FATAL CAR-TRUCK CRASHES Driving around a big truck is different from driving near a passenger car, but many motorists don’t change their behavior to adjust for the difference...
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    Fed Ex and EO

    To Rich M, & Weave I have noticed your post on the standard milage vs depreciation and actual cost. Its true that the best way to go is mileage, but if the IRS decided to crack down on the mileage deduction, then basically all of you would be in trouble and owe uncle sam.. I dont want to see...
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    "HELP" (E L Hollingsworth)

    To Lawrence; There is another carrier with minority owners and that is Metroliner Courier out of Gastonia, NC, they are not a large Company and all drivers are employees, they run B, C, and D units only coverage area is mainly southeast. Frank Katz
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    Tax infomation Package

    To Whom it may concern: Sometime after the first of the month(May) I recieved an e-mail requesting information on what can be deducted off income for tax purposes. The e-mail was for the information to be mailed. I have misplaced the name and address for this person and was wondering if he could...
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    Tax Information Package

    To Whom it may concern: Sometime after the first of the month(May) I recieved an e-mail requesting information on what can be deducted off income for tax purposes. The e-mail was for the information to be mailed. I have misplaced the name and address for this person and was wondering if he...
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    Please help?

    Barbara, If you fill out Federal TAX FORM SS-8 WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM, THE IRS WEB SIDE, UNDER FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. WHAT THIS SS-8 FORM IS A DETERMINATION OF WORKER STATUS FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TAX AND INCOME TAX WITHOLDING. iF YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM AND MAKE A COPY SINCE...
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    Need Tax Extension for this year

    HI All Does anyone need an Extension for there 2001 Income Taxes, IF you DO? Fax a copy of your Drivers license, Social Security Cards for the Primary taxpayers your family, You and your wife, or if you are single just yourself and address, and phone# to 704-739-3934. If you think you owe...
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    IMPORTANT TAX DEDUCTION

    Hi Rich, After reading your text, I had a driver in here to do there returns, while they were here I received a phone call from the IRS, and he stated that any vehicler 6000 lbs gross vehicle weight empty, and under was allowed to take the standard mileage deduction. IF it was over 6000 lbs...
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    IMPORTANT TAX DEDUCTION

    HI ALL, I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE THIS MORNING AND WHAT I ASKED ABOUT WAS THE DEADHEAD MILES THAT WE ALL ARE NOT PAID FOR. NOT PAID DEADHEAD IS DEFINITELY A DEDUCTION THAT CAN BE TAKEN AS COST OF DOING BUSINESS. EVEN IF YOU USE THE ACTUAL COST METHOD. IF YOU...
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    Been asked 1,000 times before but...

    Hi, Was all this done when it was Roberts Express, or after fedex took over. Frank
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    APRIL 15TH, 2 WEEKS AWAY

    Hi to you all, But as you all know the tax filing deadline is only a little over 2 weeks away, For those of you who are not ready, and don't forsee being ready for the filing deadline, it is time to ask your Tax person to file an Extension for you. This will give you Until August 15th. You...
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    Paying taxes on unleaded fuel

    If you run a cargo van you do not have to pay any taxes on fuel period, weather its deisel or gas. and paying by cash or your own credit card. If you were given a fuel card by the company and they take the fuel out of your settlement, inturn they will pay the fuel tax for you and you report...
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    Tax Info

    Any newbies out there who need income tax information on trucking can contact me on the Tax Forum, We prepare and electronically file your return for you, try and keep you informed of the new tax laws as we learn of them reference tax court decisions that would pertain to our industry if...
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    Tax Info

    Hi Guys, and Gals, I hate to bring this up but as you all know the filing deadline for your income tax return is slowly drawing to a close. Only 30 Days left before you have to apply for an extension. But, Remember when and if you file for an extension (New deadline then is August 15th) and...
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