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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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Motus Members Vehicle Reimbursement

Frequently Asked Questions By Drivers Transitioning From Car Allowance

Chris Kirkvold on August 22, 2024

For many companies, car allowance programs seem to be the one-size-fits-all solution for their employees. Everyone gets the same reimbursement. Occasionally, companies will have a few different tier allowances –…

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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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Motus Enhances Fleet Transition Services in Collaboration with Flexco Fleet Services 

Motus on August 22, 2024

BOSTON, Mass., August 22, 2024 –  Motus, the industry leader in vehicle reimbursement and risk mitigation solutions, today announced an expansion of its services and support through a strategic partnership with Flexco…

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How Does Technology Impact Your Daily Life?

Motus 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 Alternatives: More Than Car Allowances

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

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

Motus 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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