Category: Fleet Management

How to File Your Trucker 2018 1099-Misc for the IRS Deadline

Posted on January 30, 2019 by - 1099 misc 2018, Fleet Management, ifta report, IRS Deadline, IRS Form 940, IRS Form 941, Subcontractor, Trucking Business

Make Sure Your Trucking Business is Tax Compliant!

Only Hours Left to File!

Tomorrow, January 31st is the deadline for your IRS Form 1099, IRS Form W-2, and IRS Form 940 or 941! As a trucking business owner, you have to make sure your employee, contractor, and subcontractor tax forms are filed by the deadline.

We understand that filing your employee and contractor forms can be confusing during tax season. Which is why ExpressTruckTax has parented its sister product, Taxbandits to provide you with all the tools you’ll need to file by tomorrow night’s deadline!

Before we jump into it let’s review some tax filing basics.

The Fleet Management Guide to the 2018 1099-Misc Form, W-2, & More

Knowing which tax forms you are required to file and how to submit them on time is important for you as a business owner, your employees, subcontractors, and anyone else you paid during the previous tax season. However, depending on the circumstances, they may each need different or even multiple forms to file.

Let’s take a look at the basic forms and when you’ll need them:

IRS Form W-2 is for reporting your full employees’ wages and other compensation.

IRS Form 1099-MISC is for reporting payments made to freelance drivers, leased owner-operators, or other contracted workers in your trucking fleet. Don’t forget, this also applies to any subcontractors in your fleet as well.

IRS Form 941 is for reporting employment taxes for those who own and operate a business with employees, including adjustments for tips, sick pay, and any overpayment or underpayments made during the tax season. Like your IFTA report, IRS Form 941 is a quarterly Federal Tax Return and must be filed accordingly.

IRS Form 940 is an annual federal tax report form used for documenting and paying unemployment taxes. The form calculates the employer’s federal unemployment tax liability, adjusts for any state unemployment taxes paid, and calculates any due unemployment taxes from there. IRS Form 940 also compares unemployment tax due for the year to the taxes already paid.

Beat the IRS Deadline with TaxBandits!

While all of this seems like a lot to take care of in such a short time, TaxBandits makes it easy!

TaxBandits takes the headache of filing business tax forms by offering a simplified e-filing solution that helps you to e-file multiple tax forms for your trucking business at once. That means you and your fleet can get back on the road and to doing to what you do best!

Don’t forget, depending on the scope and nature of your fleet, you may need to file one or more of these forms by the deadline tomorrow! Also, don’t forget to file your 4th Quarter IFTA report with your base jurisdiction!

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Trucking Subcontractors and Form 1099-MISC: What You Need to Know

Posted on January 18, 2019 by - 1099 Misc, 1099 Online, E-file 1099, Fleet Management, Form 1099, Subcontractor, Trucking Business, Trucking Companies

W-2s and 1099 Forms ready to file for your trucking business?
It’s almost January 31st! Do you have all the

Fleet management can be a difficult task to take on alone. Many trucking companies use contractors, who can themselves hire a subcontractor. But did you know that as a trucking business owner you’ll need to file their tax forms too?

It can be easy to get swept up in the frenzy of tax season and forget to e-file 1099-MISC for your contractors and subcontractors. Luckily, TaxBandits can help you e-file your taxes on time with their quick and secure filing process. TaxBandits also features error checking, bulk data uploads, and experienced US-based customer support. They make completing your taxes a breeze whether you’re at home or on the road!

Here’s what you need to know about filing 1099-MISC Forms for your subcontractors!

Form 1099-MISC: Subcontractors

Some trucking company owners don’t realize they need to file taxes for their subcontractors. Employers must file Form 1099-MISC to report any non-employee compensation equaling $600 or more. Anyone not considered an official employee will need this form to report their miscellaneous income for the tax period.

For. And remember, you’re required to issue copies of Form 1099-MISC to your subcontractors by January 31st!

What You Need To File Form 1099 Online

With TaxBandits, it’s easier than ever to complete Form 1099-MISC no matter where you are! All you need is your business records for the tax season.

Your Information:
  • Business Name
  • Business Address
  • EIN (Employer Identification Number)
 Independent Contractor Information:

  • EIN
  • Or Social Security Number
  • Address
You will also need to provide extra federal and state tax details. This includes all miscellaneous incomes you provided, the state income, payer state number, and state tax withheld.

If you don’t have your subcontractor’s information available, you can request it through a W-9 Form. Luckily, with TaxBandits the W-9 process only requires 60 seconds the subcontractor’s valid email address.


Filing Form 1099-MISC With TaxBandits

Filing your Form 1099-MISC can be a rocky experience, but TaxBandits makes it as smooth as the open road.

TaxBandits allows you to create a free account before beginning the e-filing process. The site also provides tips to explain what information you need to complete your form. You can also save time by using their bulk-upload feature.

TaxBandits can also save you from wasting time at the post office. Use their postal mailing feature to print and mail hard copies of the Form 1099-MISC to each of your subcontractors.