Magnum ltd - fargo, nd

You did get lucky, I can only imagine what snow and ice would have made this like. I cought slick roads around Arlington WY combined with high winds but that was. Be nice when winter is over. Thinking of taking Montana out of here. Findung truck parking can be a pain.

 

Actually easier to park in MT than WA, should have no problem as you make your way back East.

 

Not to sidetrack this thread, do you have an option to opt out IF company uses a per diem payroll system? Don,t want to start any argument, simply yes or no will suffice. Thanks and I certainly enjoy following this thread.

 

Per diem is optional. 0-10 cpm of your pay... Your choice of how much in that range if you choose to get it.

 

Yessir, thanks you too.

 

Ive read per diem will f you over come tax time. Might want to talk to a company, get the specifics on how it works, then talk to an account. Id recommend getting an account anyways. Mine told me to keep track of the days Im on the road, and what my expenses are related to doing this job. I guess you get a per diem while out on the road or something like that for taxes.

 

You won’t be able to claim any per diem in 2018 because of the new tax law. So counting your days and expenses is useless now. If you want per diem it’s wise to take it from your company if you can if not you’re out of luck.

 

Just doing what he said when I asked about what can be a tax write off like my cell phone and what not.

 

There are no more write offs as of January 1st. Itemized deductions are a thing of the past. You should probably talk to him again or talk to a cpa that knows trucking. A lot has changed since January 1st. You don’t have to believe me that’s up to you.

 

You can still itemize, it’s just the personal deduction will be better for most people...and yes per diem apparently has been eliminated.