Why S corps are back in the conversation for trucking For owner-operators and small fleets weighing entity choices this year, an S corporation (S corp) can pair corporate liability protection with pass‑through taxation. In an S corp, profits, losses, deductions, and credits generally flow to owners’ personal returns, avoiding C‑corp…

Key 2026 refund dates at a glance For most filers who e‑file accurately and choose direct deposit, the IRS still targets “about 21 days” to issue refunds. However, by law, refunds that include the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) cannot be released before…

Why this matters to owner-operators and fleets Advanced BioFuels USA’s latest roundup highlights two developments with near-term implications for diesel alternatives and compliance risk: the Treasury/IRS has proposed long-awaited rules for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, and California says it will continue enforcing its Clean Truck Check on…

Why this matters now for fleets and owner-operators Advanced BioFuels USA’s latest curation underscores a fast-moving policy and technology landscape for low‑carbon liquid fuels. For trucking, the headline is simple: drop‑in fuels such as renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel blends can cut lifecycle emissions without new trucks or fueling infrastructure,…

What’s new: Oregon and IRS start processing returns Oregon and the IRS began processing electronically filed 2025 tax returns on January 26, 2026. Oregon’s Department of Revenue (DOR) says the first state refunds are expected as soon as February 17 for e-filed returns with direct deposit. Paper returns face longer…