Access Fees:
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Internet (Cell phone data plans)
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Satellite (Qualcomm, Sirius/XM)
Administrative Fees:
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ATM Fees
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Check Reorder Fees
Association Dues
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OOIDA, Teamsters, etc
Cleaning Supplies:
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Window Cleaner
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Paper Towels
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RainX
Interest:
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Business Loan
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Credit Card
Office Supplies:
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Pens, Pencils, Paperclips, Envelopes, Folders, Rubber Bands
Medical Exams
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DOT Physical
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Drug Tests
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Sleep Apnea Study
Postage Fees:
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For Mailing Invoices, Bills of Lading, etc…
Real Estate Expenses:
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Mortgage interest
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Mortgage prepayment penalties
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Penalties of early withdrawals
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Points on principal residence financing
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Real estate taxes
Safety Gear
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Steel-toe boots
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Work Gloves
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Cargo straps
Trucking & Business Related Subscriptions
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Load board subscriber fees
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Trucking industry magazines
Uniforms
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Dry Cleaning Costs for your uniforms or protective clothing
Don’t make the same mistake as many truck drivers, falling into the trap of trying to claim too much and ending up with an audit. Here are some non-deductible expenses that many truckers’ need to leave off:
NON-Deductible Expenses:
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Expenses that were reimbursed by your employer
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Clothing that is adaptable to everyday wear
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Commuting costs (tolls, gas, parking)
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Home phone line
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Interest on personal loans
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Personal vacations
Note: Your tax situation is unique. This article does not give nor is it intended to give specific tax advice. Please confer with your own licensed tax/accounting professional.
Info shared from: https://www.thetruckersreport.com/trucker-tax-tips/