just got my CDL A and bought my own truck what all do i do to become a owner operater

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by piston757, Aug 17, 2019.

  1. FoolsErrand

    FoolsErrand Road Train Member

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    Didnt the daily per diem allowance get pulled from truckers a year ago?
     
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  3. skytrash

    skytrash Light Load Member

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    Not for O/O
     
  4. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    he can find an accountant in his area, or even if he joins the OOIDA, they very well may have a list of accountants he can contact.

    an ordinary CPA , many or may not be able to handle trucking related issues...mine however, is not only a CPA, but a tax lawyer and financial adviser, all under one roof.

    but frankly with me being (now a former company driver), he was able to just use the standard deductions for me. i never had enough of any expenses to warrant any more that that.
     
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  5. TTNJ

    TTNJ Heavy Load Member

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    Great looking rig Piston! And it’s paid for.....

    Best of luck, I have a feeling you will be just fine.
     
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  6. Cabinover101

    Cabinover101 Heavy Load Member

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    So he never gave you the per diem deduction? Or you were never away from home as a company driver?
     
  7. buddyd157

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    never really away for long, at least, not after my first year. and frankly, i didn't want the per diem.
     
  8. Mid-May Trucker

    Mid-May Trucker Road Train Member

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    Did you find a job?
     
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