When/How can I dispose of my old log books?

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  1. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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  3. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Make sure you cover that plate just in case they don't see your company name, address, your name and truck number inside all them logbooks. :)

    The basics...

     
  4. smolfri

    smolfri Bobtail Member

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    Definitely don't get rid of your log books just in case you get audited for taxes.
     
  5. skibum_63

    skibum_63 Road Train Member

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    I keep mine a full calendar year, for tax purposes

     
  6. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    The IRS went through mine on the last 2 year audit. Would have made it more interesting to support the per diem without them, except that I have them digital as well.
     
  7. dannythetrucker

    dannythetrucker Road Train Member

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    keep 'em, someday when you're old and gray you can look through them with your grandkids and it might spur a story or two.
     
  8. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    I agree, if you did any Per Diem, keep the log books. IRS will ask for them.
     
  9. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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  10. blazblu82

    blazblu82 Light Load Member

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    So, how does this all apply to a company driver?
     
  11. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Because there is no difference between a business requirement for the records and the personal income taxpayer.
     
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