Tax preparation and IRS help in Tolleson, Arizona
Brad Segal is a federally licensed Enrolled Agent working with Tolleson individuals, families, and small businesses — by phone, by video, or in person when you'd rather sit down together.
Tax work for Tolleson
Tolleson is warehouses, distribution, food processing, and the trucking that connects them. It is an industry I have spent real time in, and it has its own vocabulary — per diem, equipment basis, inventory methods, and the difference between a driver who is an employee and one who is not.
If your accountant has ever asked you what a settlement statement is, this page is for you.
Serving Tolleson, AZ 85353
Who I work with in Tolleson
Owner-operators and small fleets
Per diem, equipment depreciation, Section 179, fuel and maintenance records, and quarterly estimates that track actual revenue.
Warehousing and distribution
Inventory accounting, equipment purchases, and the timing decisions that shift income between years.
Light manufacturing
Cost of goods sold done properly, capital expenditures, and depreciation schedules that hold up.
Tolleson questions
Can I still claim per diem as an owner-operator?
Self-employed drivers subject to hours-of-service rules can generally claim the special transportation meal allowance. Employee drivers lost that deduction in 2018. Which one you are matters more than most people realize.
Should I buy the truck before December 31?
Sometimes. Section 179 and bonus depreciation can make a December purchase very attractive, but only if you have the income to absorb it and the cash flow to carry the payment.
My company files 1099s for drivers. Is that safe?
It depends entirely on how much control you exercise. Worker classification is an area the IRS actively audits, and getting it wrong is expensive. Worth reviewing before someone else reviews it for you.
More answers on the FAQ page.
Let's talk about your taxes.
Tolleson clients get the same thing everyone does: a free first conversation and a straight answer about what your situation involves.