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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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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

The Insightful Impact From Your Data

Ben Reiland on February 22, 2024

The promise of data is everywhere. From your smartphone to your watch to your home’s thermostat. But with all this data come the questions: how useful is it? Can I…

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

Ben Reiland on February 20, 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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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

FAVR Program Requirements: Is My Company a Good Fit?

Ben Reiland on February 15, 2024

When it comes to vehicle programs, we’re big fans of the Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program. We often highlight FAVR to show its many advantages in terms of cost…

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Company Vehicle Fuel Policy: How Is Your Business Managing Fuel Spend? 

Ben Reiland on February 13, 2024

Company-provided vehicles require considerable management and capital. In recent posts we’ve covered the expenses of fleet vehicle maintenance, fleet accident management and when to replace fleet vehicles. We even did a post on…

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How Do You Relieve Pain from Driving?

Ben Reiland on February 8, 2024

For people who spend long periods on the road, pain is a common occurrence. While driving, there’s only so much moving around or stretching that you can do. Plus, it…

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FAVR Flexibility: The Importance of a Scalable Program

Ben Reiland on February 6, 2024

If you’ve ever driven through farmlands, you’ve likely seen they’re often lined by a row of trees on several sides. Ever wonder what that was about? Those are field windbreaks,…

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Mobile Workforce Vehicle Reimbursement

Vehicle Recalls: How Is Your Company Affected?

Ben Reiland on January 24, 2024

The automotive market has been in an upheaval over the last few years, and one of the biggest issues has been vehicle recalls. These recalls have significantly impacted manufacturers, supplies,…

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BYOD Management Services: The Definitive Guide to BYOD Taxes 

Jennifer Warren on January 23, 2024

With the continuation of remote work, many companies have grown or put into place Mobile Workforce programs that simply didn’t exist before. Businesses and employees need policies to support remote…

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Tax Season Thoughts: Tax on Mileage Reimbursement?

Ben Reiland on January 18, 2024

Employees driving for business purposes require reimbursements for their mileage. In many states, not reimbursing employees for business mileage is a violation of labor laws. But companies can also reimburse…

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