Confused over taxes...

If you're truly a lowly company driver,,,, the only thing you really need on the trucking side is how many days you spent away from the house for the per diem deduction... Unless you spend over 80+ dollars a day n food-incidentals..

 

If you are going to itemize

Large ticket items also count, like laptops, refrigerators, microwaves, etc.

Cleaning supplies for the truck,
Gloves, shoes, boots
Telephone fees, internet fees
Laundry


YOu most likely need to call H & R Block and find out from them what they can do for you or if you need a trucking familiar CPA to do the work for you.

Here is an old thread on TTR that was just pulled up which might have some better info in it.

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ng/20051-trucker-tax-tips-and-deductions.html

 

You probably want to avoid the "chain" tax preparation companies, and instead go with a tax professional with specialized knowledge of the various tax situations unique to drivers. Filing the wrong forms, not have the proper substantiating documentation, and overlooking available deductions and credits are common problems with non-specialized tax preparers.

 

I would advertise my accountant who specializes in trucker taxes but I would get banned by the moderator for advertising. Pm if you need his number

 

Agreed, get yourself a tax guy who understands the trucking business, don't run to H n R block, Jackson Hewitt or even turbo tax. Get yourself a good one. He's gonna save you a bundle in taxes.