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Not a trucker, I am an Enrolled Agent/ Tax person

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tax Dude, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. Jul 9, 2018 #1
    Tax Dude

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    Just finished representing a client in a IRS audit who is an independent operator\owner. He operates four 26 foot box trucks 26,000 pound GVW with lift gates. He operates out of Central Oklahoma, but he can go intrastate. He is getting jobbed by his freight broker that is charging him 15% (I assume this is higher than the normal rate). Anyway I told him that I would try and find him a freight broker that could get him some better gigs. Any suggestions?
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2018 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Ask this on the "Owner-Operator" thread and maybe get some results.
     
    Chinatown, Jul 9, 2018
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  4. Jul 9, 2018 #3
    Ridgeline

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    You do know that brokers don't charge, they are the customer, the carrier is the provider, so the rate or settlement is negotiated.
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2018 #4
    Buckeye 60

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    try landstar or panther from Medina ohio ..... Oklahoma might be tough
     
    Buckeye 60, Jul 9, 2018
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  7. Jul 9, 2018 #5
    LillyLoo

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    Unfortunately, I don't have any suggestions, Tax Dude, but I have a question. I have an appt with a CPA/Enrolled agent accountant tomorrow bc husband just recently purchased a truck, llc, and is starting as an O/O.

    What type of questions should I ask the accountant? What kind of answers should I expect? Any advice on the best software to track our business?
     
    LillyLoo, Jul 9, 2018
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  8. Jul 9, 2018 #6
    RStewart

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    Are you in Oklahoma as well?
     
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  9. Jul 9, 2018 #7
    Accidental Trucker

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    15% on a straight truck (expedited?) intra state isn't a whole lot of money per load......
     
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  10. Jul 9, 2018 #8
    windsmith

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  11. Jul 10, 2018 #9
    Tax Dude

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    Yes
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2018 #10
    RStewart

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    Ok. Do you specialize in trucking taxes? If so, how long have you been doing them? I might be in the market for a new accountant.
     
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