Mobile Workforce

With gas prices rising, is the Iran conflict to blame? U.S. – Iran relations haven’t been great over the past year. Sanctions and conflict with oil tankers in the Persian Gulf region have scattered gas-price projections across the board. Tensions reached new levels when the Trump administration launched a drone strike against General Solemani of…

How eSIM Could Impact Your Company In 2018, Apple’s iPhone offered eSIMs, or “virtual SIMs,” to the broader market. Google’s Pixel 2 was the first consumer device to utilize eSIM technology. However, the sheer number of iPhone users that took on an eSIM device legitimized it as the next technological jump. But what is eSIM?…

How can you leverage the 2019 medical mileage rate? As tax day draws near, it’s a great time to look at some of the lesser known taxpayer options regulated by the IRS. Riveting? Well, we all have our opinions, but the IRS isn’t going away any time soon. And, however much you might not enjoy…

Roles Involved with IoT Deployment The Internet of Things (IoT) has become the new frontier of business. It’s also the new frontier of threats. No matter your role or involvement in an IoT deployment, security is a major piece of the puzzle. You can avoid the most common security mistakes in the IoT rush. Certain…

The 2020 IRS Standard Mileage Rate is $0.575 On December 31, the IRS announced the 2020 IRS standard mileage rate as 57.5 cents. The rate changes from the 2019 rate of 58 cents by a half cent. This is the first time the rate hasn’t increased in the past three years. But what is the…

Motus Reveals Trends Underpinning the New Rate and Guidance on its Usage BOSTON, Mass., December 31, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the 2020 business mileage standard rate of 57.5 cents, calculated with data provided by Motus. As the definitive leader in reimbursement solutions for businesses with mobile-enabled workforces, Motus has deep insights…

Update Your Company’s Cell Phone Reimbursement Policy With These In Mind Business news buzzes with the latest California legislation and its potential implications for companies in the rest of the country. Yet, there are other emerging risks that may already impact employers. The growing adoption of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) culture and lawsuits tied…

How Mobile Enablement Can Benefit Your Company’s Recruiting Efforts Mobile devices have a position in the workplace that goes beyond burdening IT with set up, security and trouble shooting. They’re indispensable tools for workers. What’s more, a good mobile device/support program can be a significant recruiting tool. How’s that? Let’s start by taking the company…

Are Mileage Deductions an Option on Tax Day 2020? It happens every year, like daylight savings time. Only, instead of going around the place trying to remember how to change all the clocks, you’re reporting your income and asset information to the IRS. A lot happens in the span of a year. You might forget…

How can an effective mileage log template help employees and companies alike? Employees that drive for work have a lot on their plates. There’s the schedule they’re keeping, their destination and their duties there, and the road they’re driving on. Oh, and tracking their business mileage. This last piece may not seem all that big,…