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Taxes

The IRS Fresh Start Program: What You Need to Know

The IRS Fresh Start Program has been a lifeline for countless taxpayers struggling with tax debt. While it may sound like a beacon of hope, it’s essential to understand that this program isn’t a magic wand that wipes away your tax troubles. In this blog, we’ll dive into the details of the Program, highlighting its…

Tax Withholding: A Comprehensive Guide

Keeping What You Earn Everyone wants to keep as much of their hard-earned money as possible, but taxes can make that a challenge. Knowing the basics and staying up to date on tax withholding regulations can help you put more money in your pocket. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the questions surrounding tax…

Switching from 1099 to W2 Payment Structure

If you’re a truck driver or a fleet owner operating as an independent contractor, you are most likely familiar with the 1099 payment structure. As a self-employed individual, you are subject to the self-employment tax, which can eat up a significant portion of your earnings. Therefore, it is no wonder why many truck drivers and…

Getting Started

What is the Best Business Entity for a Trucker?

As a trucker choosing a business entity, you have a lot to consider. You may not be familiar with all the choices, but in this blog, we will cover some of the most common options. The four most common types of business entities for owner-operators are…

Getting Your CDL

Recently, we talked about the importance of having a plan before jumping into the owner-operator’s seat. Today, we’re going to dive in a little bit deeper about getting your CDL and a few things you need to take into consideration when doing your research. Not all operations are going to require you to have that CDL,…

What are the most common tax mistakes truckers make?

All too often, truckers who make the transition from being an employee to an owner-operator are not as informed as they need to be about the tax laws that govern the industry. This lack of knowledge can, unfortunately, create major headaches for truckers. Find out from the professionals at the Trucker CFO — a provider…

Operations and Strategy

Switching from 1099 to W2 Payment Structure

If you’re a truck driver or a fleet owner operating as an independent contractor, you are most likely familiar with the 1099 payment structure. As a self-employed individual, you are subject to the self-employment tax, which can eat up a significant portion of your earnings. Therefore, it is no wonder why many truck drivers and…

Maintaining Your Mental Health While On The Road

Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence served as a co-host with Jimmy Mac on a special edition of the Dave Nemo Show from the Walcott Truck Jamboree. Jimmy Mac and Colton opened the Trucker CFO portion of the show by welcoming Dr. Todd Thatcher to the program. Dr. Thatcher, a former professional driver who is now an expert on mental health, discussed the importance of maintaining your mental health while you’re on the road…

Bookkeeping

Client Spotlight: Meet Carol And Joe Shelton

During his visit to the Expedite Expo, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence got a chance to catch up with Joe and Carol Shelton, fleet owners who found Colton and his Trucker CFO Team to be a valuable asset to their R2R Trucking Company. During this edition of the podcast, you will hear the Sheltons share their experience and the relationship they have built with the Trucker CFO team over the years…

Exploring Considerations On The S-Corp Election

In this edition of the podcast, we’ll be focusing on the key considerations that are a part of the business entity formation process while we look in detail at the S-Corp Election. You’ll be hearing from the Trucker CFO, Colton Lawrence, Colton will also be joined on the podcast by Robert Hazen, a member of the team at the Trucker CFO…

Importance of Properly Handling Paperwork

How important to your trucking business is properly handling paperwork? In this episode of the podcast, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, will be discussing the various considerations that come into play involving the need for handing your paperwork in the right way. As part of the discussion, Colton will be talking about accurate record-keeping…