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Thanksgiving is a Time to Shine a Grateful Spotlight on America’s TruckersBy Colton Lawrence, President & CEOEquinox Owner-Operator SolutionsAs Thanksgiving arrives, I would like to share a message of deep gratitude and appreciation on behalf of our team at Equinox for the men and women who earn their living as professional drivers. When it comes…

Understanding Tax Resolution: Noting The Importance & Value of Having Experienced Professionals On Your SideBy Robert HazenEquinox Director of Tax Resolution ServicesAs we begin the countdown to the end of the year and we start to look ahead to what tax professionals call “tax season,” we wanted to take some time to discuss Tax Resolution.Throughout the…

If you are an owner-operator or independent contractor, the Internal Revenue Service delivered some good news in September. The federal government is increasing the per diem allowance from the current $66 per day to $69 per day. The increase in the allowance in per diem for days spent traveling away from home is effective beginning…

For owner-operators in the trucking industry, your daily responsibilities go beyond being behind the wheel and keeping the American economy moving. When we think about it, the responsibilities involved in a career as an owner-operator merely begin with driving. One of the first lessons that owner-operators quickly learn is that you are operating a business,…

In the game of “Would You Rather?” few people would rather be audited by the IRS than suffer a different unpleasant fate. And who can blame them? The IRS is scary. But when you have Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions on your side, you won’t have to worry.How Does the IRS Choose Who Gets Audited?The IRS computer…

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 Equinox — a provider of 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: Sole proprietorshipPartnershipsLimited liability companies (LLC)Corporations (C-corps)The most common business entity that…

Last week, 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…

The year is quickly coming to an end.  For you Owner Operators and Independent Contractors, the time to settle up with Uncle Sam will be here before you know it.  The recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act results in significant changes to tax law.  For most of you, this new legislation will result in…