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2024 IRS Business Mileage Rate of 67 Cents Informed by Motus Cost Data and Analysis 

Vehicle Ownership and Operating Cost Analyses Reveals Inflation, Fuel Prices, and Acquisition Costs Underpin New Mileage Rate  BOSTON, Mass., December 14, 2023 – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled...

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The Importance of a Cost of Living Comparison

Denise Oemig on June 12, 2024

Moving employees, new or seasoned, are as much a staple of any business as paychecks and budgets. As with any other facet of business, there are many wrong ways to…

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Bring Your Own Managed Mobility

Benefits of Mobile Devices in Business: Five Ways Smartphones Benefit Companies 

Jennifer Warren on June 11, 2024

Smartphones and other mobile devices are often called out as unproductive for their role in workplace distraction. But this criticism misses all of their potential usefulness. Used correctly, mobile devices are powerful tools that increase business and employee productivity….

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Personalized Mileage Reimbursement
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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Keys to Success for Personalized Mileage Reimbursement

Ben Reiland on June 6, 2024

Expense management is one of the top line items costing companies and impacting their bottom line. When the cost of one-size-fits-all approaches to expense management stop proving ROI to the…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

IRS Publication 463: Guide to IRS Code and Vehicle Reimbursement Programs

Ben Reiland on June 4, 2024

Tax codes aren’t anyone’s idea of a good time. We get that. But, while tax codes can be complex, it’s essential for those who manage vehicle programs to understand the…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

4 Reasons Why a Fleet Vehicle Program May Be Right for You

Ben Reiland on May 28, 2024

Employers have several program options for providing for their driving employees, but it comes down to two main categories: offering company-provided vehicles (fleets) or reimbursing employees for the business use…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Vehicle Programs: What is The Average Car Allowance in 2024?

Ben Reiland on May 21, 2024

Car allowances are popular among many businesses for a number of reasons. For one, they’re easy to implement. For another, they don’t change a whole lot. Each month, companies reimburse employees who…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Fleet Vehicle Disposal Process: Getting Rid of Company-Owned Vehicles

Ben Reiland on May 16, 2024

We’ve all outgrown things. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, old clothes, toys and tastes have fallen to the next size up, the new item on the shelf, the next thing….

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Personal Use of Company Vehicles: Three Reasons to Reconsider Your Fleet

Ben Reiland on May 14, 2024

Personal use of company vehicles is standard practice for most businesses with a fleet of vehicles for driving employees. In fact, it’s generally presented as a perk. Why purchase and…

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Safe Driving Program
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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Driver Safety: The Essentials of a Safe Driving Program

Ben Reiland on May 9, 2024

When it comes to managing risk in their vehicle programs, companies use several methods to protect their business and mobile employees. These include verifying auto insurance, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)…

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