Business Mileage

Does an accountable allowance vehicle program meet your mobile workforce’s needs? When it comes to vehicle programs, your company has options. Most companies don’t know what those options are outside of what they already have. But within those options, there are more options. For example, a mileage reimbursement program, or a Cents-Per-Mile (CPM) program, can…

Iranian Oil Production Projected to Plummet as Middle East Tensions Rise The days of under three dollar gas may soon be gone. In a previous Oil Check, we mentioned the likelihood that the United States would end waivers allowing countries to import Iranian oil, raising crude oil prices and allowing OPEC to increase their own…

Companies that care about their carbon footprint can take these steps Carbon footprint is a weighty term. We all have one, based on the waste we produce, the emissions we’re responsible for. It’s no surprise that companies have the largest carbon footprints. Regardless of your opinions on climate change, no one prefers the alternative to…

What is a mileage allowance program and how does it work? Mileage allowance. Sometimes, you hear a term and all you have are questions. What is a mileage allowance? How can it affect my company? What company does it work best with? Should my company be using it? The world of business vehicle programs is…

How are vehicle ownership trends impacted by 2018 car recalls? Automakers issued numerous car recalls in 2018. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recalled almost 6 million vehicles over safety concerns. Toyota recalled over 1 million because of faulty airbags, and began 2019 with a recall over similar issues. Ford, Honda Acura, General Motors and other companies…

2018 Tax Returns and Declining Tax Refunds Filing for your 2018 tax returns? While the deadline to do so isn’t until April 15th, tax preparations in some households are already well underway. But those looking forward to a size-able refund may want to temper their expectations. In a recent analysis of taxes filed through January,…

How will delivery companies and delivery-dependent businesses be impacted by changes in home delivery demands? Delivery is an evolving landscape. Pizza and Chinese food are no longer the go-to delivery options as a wide array of apps and services provide options from all walks of cuisine—and beyond. What does this mean for companies that depend…

Motus Road Warriors find peace of mind using the Motus App At Motus, we’re committed to making work life better for “road warriors” – simply put, those who drive a significant amount for work. That’s why we’re focused on releasing new features to the Motus Platform to create efficiencies for the mobile workforce. But for…

How will the 2019 IRS standard mileage rate impact your business? The 2019 IRS standard mileage rate was announced today as $0.58. Next year’s rate increased 3.5 cents from the 2018 rate. Also referred to as the IRS Safe Harbor Rate, the IRS mileage reimbursement rate and IRS business mileage standard, the IRS standard mileage…

What happens with the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act? In late August, Governor Bruce Rauner signed an amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Effective January 1, 2019, the Act requires employers to “reimburse an employee for all necessary expenditures” they incur as a result of doing their job. Employees have 30…