Transport 1040 - Specialized Tax Return Preparation for the Transportation Industry

	Don't forgo LEGITIMATE deductions! Your industry offers you many unique opportunities. First and foremost by being issued Certificates of Discharges or Letters of Service Time; you qualify as a "temporary employee". >> Learn More

	Wage Pay-off Sheet It's your responsibility to ensure you are having the proper withholding amount taken out of your paychecks! >> Learn More

	Why not do it yourself? If you enjoy the challenge of tackling Form 1040, have time to study tax laws, and the ability to comprehend them, should you save money and prepare your own taxes? >> Learn More

	Be sure and check out our recent Newsletters ~ Fall 07 Money Matters Winter 07 Money Matters Summer 06 Money Matters Winter 06 Money Matters Fall 05 Money Matters Spring 05 Money Matters TWTS Brochure

Downloads

2007 TAX ORGANIZER - Download the 2007 Tax Organizer in PDF format or in Microsoft Word format, fill it out and mail/fax it back to TWTS.

Merchant Marine Job Expenses
Merchant Marine Job Expenses in PDF format

Check Your Tax Refund Status

Links to Shipping Companies

AHL Shipping Co.
Alaska Marine Highway System
APL
Central Gulf Lines
Crowley
Forest Lines
Horizon Lines
Maersk-Sealand
Matson
Military Sealift Command
NCL
Patriot Contract Services
Sealift
Totem
Washington State Ferries
Waterman Steamship

Links to Union Halls

International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots
MEBA
Seafarers International Union

There are recent events that can impact what deductions are valid and legitimate. A court ruling as recently as October 23, 2006, regarding a Marty Kapp ferryboat client, once again emphasizes that mariners are not allowed to deduct 100% of meals while on board a vessel. Click HERE to view the case.