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Xochitl Arteaga

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business mileage
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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

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

Xochitl Arteaga on July 5, 2022

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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car allowances
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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

The Pitfalls of Using Car Allowances For Mileage Reimbursement

Xochitl Arteaga on January 4, 2021

Mobile workers incur a wide range of expenses as they drive. From fuel and maintenance costs to insurance premiums and depreciation, they must be repaid accordingly. Tracking, processing and reimbursing…

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legal landscape of remote work
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Bring Your Own COVID-19

The Evolving Legal Landscape of Remote Work

Xochitl Arteaga on September 23, 2020

COVID-19 has driven considerable changes to the way people do many things. Top among those changes is the expansion of remote work. This has led to developments in the legal…

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California Assembly Bill 5
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The Expansion of California Assembly Bill 5 and Your Company

Xochitl Arteaga on November 20, 2019

How California Assembly Bill 5 Could Impact Your Business In mid-September, California’s governor signed Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) into law. Effective January 1, 2020, AB5 changes the criteria that define…

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ABC test
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Industry Trends Vehicle Reimbursement

The Quandary of the ABC Test: What Does Employee Classification Mean for Your Business?

Xochitl Arteaga on September 10, 2018

The rise of the gig economy has raised the profile of the employment law topic. Companies in the gig economy rely on classifying workers as independent contractors, even if those…

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2018 Tax Reform
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Industry Trends Mobile Workforce

2018 Tax Reform: What You Need to Know

Xochitl Arteaga on February 28, 2018

The passage of federal 2018 tax reform legislation (aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA) left many with questions. For our customers in particular, the big one is:…

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driver safety
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Why Driver Safety is Critical for Your Business in 2017

Xochitl Arteaga on August 22, 2017

Today’s workforce is becoming increasingly mobile as opportunities to work outside of the office increase. Simultaneously, an improved economy and low gasoline prices have resulted in a three percent increase…

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Managing Mileage Fraud
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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Mileage Fraud: A Growing Trend In The Mobile Workforce

Xochitl Arteaga on June 28, 2017

Businesses are well-advised to be aware of the risks associated with mileage fraud. Unfortunately, many companies are unaware of how commonly mileage fraud occurs in businesses with mobile workers. Outdated…

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IRS Mileage Rate for Reimbursement
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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement: When to Use the IRS Rate

Xochitl Arteaga on April 1, 2016

Let’s set the record straight: no, the IRS mileage rate is not a required mileage reimbursement rate. Set by the IRS, the standard business mileage rate serves as a “safe…

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