Tax Deductions Truck Drivers Miss

If you are going to claim truck expenses on your taxes, make sure you are taking all the deductions you can. Here are some of the tax deductions truck drivers miss.

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[TD]Cleaning Supplies[/TD]
[TD]Misc. Supplies[/TD]
[TD]Other Supplies[/TD]
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[TD]Air Freshener[/TD]
[TD]Alarm Clock[/TD]
[TD]Thermos Bottle[/TD]
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[TD]Armour-All[/TD]
[TD]Fly Swatter[/TD]
[TD]First Aid Supplies[/TD]
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[TD]Broom/Dustpan[/TD]
[TD]Bedding[/TD]
[TD]Clothing[/TD]
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[TD]Hand Cleaner[/TD]
[TD]Cab Curtains[/TD]
[TD]Hangers[/TD]
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[TD]Paper Towels[/TD]
[TD]Coffee maker[/TD]
[TD]Laundry Bag[/TD]
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[TD]Portable Vacuum[/TD]
[TD]Lap desk[/TD]
[TD]Laundry Soap[/TD]
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[TD]Trash Bags[/TD]
[TD]Refrigerator[/TD]
[TD]Uniforms[/TD]
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[TD]Window Cleaner[/TD]
[TD]Tupperware/storage bins[/TD]
[TD]Uniform Alterations[/TD]
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[TD]Electronics[/TD]
[TD]Electronics[/TD]
[TD]Office Supplies[/TD]
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[TD]Antenna[/TD]
[TD]Sirius/XM Radio Fees[/TD]
[TD]Atlas[/TD]
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[TD]Atlas[/TD]
[TD]Sirius/XM Radio[/TD]
[TD]Briefcase[/TD]
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[TD]CB Radio[/TD]
[TD]Cigarette Plugs[/TD]
[TD]Calculator[/TD]
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[TD]CB Repair[/TD]
[TD]Circuit Tester[/TD]
[TD]Clipboard[/TD]
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[TD]Cellular phone[/TD]
[TD]Protective Clothing[/TD]
[TD]Liquid Paper/White Out[/TD]
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[TD]Cellular Headphone[/TD]
[TD]Boots[/TD]
[TD]Log books[/TD]
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[TD]Cellular/Wireless fees[/TD]
[TD]Hard Hat[/TD]
[TD]Log book covers[/TD]
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[TD]GPS Unit[/TD]
[TD]Rain Gear[/TD]
[TD]Maps[/TD]
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[TD]GPS Map Updates[/TD]
[TD]Safety Glasses[/TD]
[TD]Notebook paper[/TD]
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[TD]Power boosters[/TD]
[TD]Thermal Underwear[/TD]
[TD]Pens/Pencils[/TD]
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[TD]Power Cords[/TD]
[TD]Gloves[/TD]
[TD]Stapler[/TD]
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[TD]Tractor Supplies[/TD]
[TD]Fees[/TD]
[TD]Transportation Expenses[/TD]
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[TD]Bunk Heaters/Fan[/TD]
[TD]ATM fees[/TD]
[TD]Air fare[/TD]
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[TD]Cooler/Cooler motor[/TD]
[TD]CDL Driver License[/TD]
[TD]Bus fare[/TD]
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[TD]Disinfectant[/TD]
[TD]Check cashing fees[/TD]
[TD]Cab fare[/TD]
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[TD]De-Icer[/TD]
[TD]Comcheck fees[/TD]
[TD]Cab Fees[/TD]
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[TD]Ice[/TD]
[TD]Copy/Fax Fees[/TD]
[TD]Hotels/Motels paid[/TD]
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[TD]Map Lamp[/TD]
[TD]CSA Score Fee[/TD]
[TD]Load Securement[/TD]
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[TD]Window screen[/TD]
[TD]DOT Physical[/TD]
[TD]Bunge Cords[/TD]
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[TD]Tools[/TD]
[TD]Drug Testing[/TD]
[TD]Load Chains[/TD]
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[TD]Buffer[/TD]
[TD]Parking Fees[/TD]
[TD]Load Bars[/TD]
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[TD]Crowbar[/TD]
[TD]Tolls[/TD]
[TD]Load Straps[/TD]
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[TD]Duct Tape[/TD]
[TD]Weight Charges/Fees[/TD]
[TD]Locks[/TD]
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[TD]Electrical Tape[/TD]
[TD]Hazmat Background Check[/TD]
[TD]Wide Load Flags[/TD]
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[TD]Flashlights[/TD]
[TD]Driver Hygiene[/TD]
[TD]Other Information You May Need[/TD]
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[TD]Hammer[/TD]
[TD]Ben Gay[/TD]
[TD]Days out for Year (Per Logbook)[/TD]
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[TD]Hand Cleaner[/TD]
[TD]Showers[/TD]
[TD]Auto mileage[/TD]
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[TD]Pliers[/TD]
[TD]Shower Shoes[/TD]
[TD]Cleaning/Detailing[/TD]
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[TD]Screwdrivers[/TD]
[TD]Vaseline[/TD]
[TD]Maintenance[/TD]
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[TD]Tire Iron[/TD]
[TD]Visine[/TD]
[TD]Repairs[/TD]
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[TD]Wrenches[/TD]
[TD]Laundry[/TD]
[TD]Parts[/TD]
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[TD]Other Small Tools[/TD]
[TD]Dry Cleaning[/TD]
[TD]Finance charges[/TD]
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