gas rewards card and tax write offs?

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by thealfa, Feb 23, 2015.

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  1. Feb 28, 2015 #11
    dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    I wondered if you knew after the comment was left.. Excuse me..

    Some of the reward cards give a driver a credit towards a free shower in truck stops with a minimum of a 50 gallon purchase valid for x amount of days as well as a penny per gallon and a few other "rewards" in return for your business.. You're a valued customer.. Anyway.. I don't claim the freebies.. What's your reward card do to you ?
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2015 #12
    thealfa

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    I have no reward cards yet which is why I was inquiring so I can shop around if it's even worth it. I guess everyone lives in their truck? I guess some people stay at motels to shower and sleep...

    by the way when it comes to tax filing time, I usually do it on my own, I was curious if I'd be well off having it done by a tax "pro"? Someone told me I could get more if I go to a tax pro. I asked around and was told that per W2 or any of those other tax forms, the tax pros charge $50 a piece. For ex: my brother works 2 jobs so he gets 2 W2 tax forms so he gets charged $100 when he files his taxes. I filed my own using taxact and I think it's less than that but I'm not sure what I missed out on, if any.
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2015 #13
    ironpony

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    Most people don't understand how doing taxes for someone in the transportation industry is different from the general population. You'd be well advised to consult a tax professional who specializes in transportation.
     
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  5. Mar 2, 2015 #14
    Starboyjim

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    The rewards are gifts or something similar, and are not expenses and not deductible, per my ATBS guy. Look at them. ATBS has 15,000 accounts, and they were pretty good for me last year.
     
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  7. Mar 5, 2015 #15
    KID GRAVITY

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    I use Taxact also for about 10 yrs. It's pretty good in my opinion.
     
    KID GRAVITY, Mar 5, 2015
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