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Xochitl Arteaga

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Business Mileage 101: How to be Prepared for an IRS Audit

Xochitl Arteaga on August 27, 2024

IRS audits are about as much fun as root canals. Both are painful, costly and grueling. Unlike dental work, however, you may find your company (or your employees) audited again…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

What is a Car Allowance? And What Are the Pitfalls of Using One?

Xochitl Arteaga on August 22, 2024

Driving employees rack up quite a few expenses as they drive. From fuel and maintenance to insurance premiums and depreciation, these all have their costs. When driving employees use their…

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California Labor Code Section 2802 and Mileage Reimbursement: Is Your Organization at Risk?

Xochitl Arteaga on April 9, 2024

Out of the 50 states that make up the union, California is definitely in the top five for coverage. Hate it or love it, they’re doing things that are newsworthy….

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Industry Trends Vehicle Reimbursement

5 Tips for Preventing a Vehicle Program Audit

Xochitl Arteaga on March 28, 2024

There are many reasons why the IRS may audit your organization. But most decision makers often overlook their vehicle program. Have a fleet? Maybe a reimbursement program? Regardless, the way…

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How Motus Prioritizes Data Security and Privacy: Investing in Our Commitment to You

Xochitl Arteaga on September 21, 2023

At Motus, we understand the gravity of our responsibility to safeguard your data. That’s why we invest so heavily in data security and privacy. Our Legal, Compliance and IT &…

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Industry Trends Vehicle Reimbursement

Mileage Fraud in the Workplace

Xochitl Arteaga on September 14, 2023

Employee integrity within the workforce is something desired by all, but sometimes it is inevitably unattainable. As it turns out, one of the most common examples of employee theft happens…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

What is the Current IRS Mileage Rate? How Does it Impact Your Business?

Xochitl Arteaga on July 27, 2023

Every year, the IRS announces a new mileage rate. That number is generally somewhere between 30 cents and 60 cents. And it has considerable impact on many companies’ vehicle programs….

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The Importance of Accurate Mileage Logs

Xochitl Arteaga on June 1, 2023

Log… Isn’t that, like, a chopped section of a tree? It is! And that’s kind of where the term originated. Before the days when we had gauges to determine speed,…

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Employees Working From Home? A Legal Overview

Xochitl Arteaga on May 31, 2023

A Legal Overview of Work From Home Reimbursement The world is a different place today than it was a several years ago. The workplace we knew it gained a broader…

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