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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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Technology
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Technology

How Does Technology Impact Your Daily Life?

Ben Reiland on August 20, 2024

There are no ifs, ands or buts about it: the lives we lead today would be impossible without technology. A quick count of all the screens around you is enough…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

The 4 Biggest Pains of Manual Mileage Reporting

Lara Gibbons on August 15, 2024

In 2016, we are surrounded by technology that is constantly updating to meet our needs. Now more than ever, there are mobile applications that make our lives infinitely easier. Why wait for a taxi when you can simply request a personal vehicle at a reasonable fare? Why worry about paying friends back when you can immediately send payments via phone? For those in the mobile workforce industry, why waste time and risk accuracy with a manual mileage log?

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fleet alternative
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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Fleet Alternatives: More Than Car Allowances

Ben Reiland on August 13, 2024

While a fleet, or company car program, has been a popular option, more companies are beginning to realize there are better programs to consider. Whether the search for a new…

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Company Culture Vehicle Reimbursement

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Is Now the Time to Own an EV?

Ben Reiland on August 6, 2024

Electric vehicles are on the rise. Consumers have asked and manufacturers have rushed to answer the demand for battery-powered cars. While we’re still quite a way away from electric vehicles…

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taxable income
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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

It’s Easier Than It Seems: How Taxable Income Works

Ben Reiland on August 1, 2024

When thinking about taxable income, most mobile workers immediately wonder how much money they’ll owe the IRS each year. This can be confusing and overwhelming. After all, there are several…

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Motus Members Vehicle Reimbursement

Frequently Asked Questions By Drivers Transitioning From Fleet

Chris Kirkvold on July 31, 2024

When it comes to fleet vehicle programs, employees know that anything relating to their company car is paid for and maintained by their employer. So, when the time comes to…

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Bring Your Own Mobile Workforce

Bring Your Own Device Guidelines: Savings and Security with Your Mobility Program 

Jennifer Warren on July 30, 2024

Employees not using phones for business? In the present day, that’s unbelievable. The question of now is: what mobility program should my company use? Of the options available, two stand out. In this…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Company Driver Safety Program: Protecting Employers and Employees 

Ken Robinson on July 24, 2024

Vehicle accidents are expensive. For vehicle owners, it’s an expense you hope insurance will cover without skyrocketing premiums. For companies, the expenses grow significantly. Why? Because for companies, it isn’t…

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Finance Focus Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Budgeting for Your Auto Reimbursement or Other Vehicle Program

Ben Reiland on July 18, 2024

Whether it’s an auto reimbursement or fleet, budgeting for your vehicle program is an important step in preparing for the coming year. But the amount of effort required depends largely…

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