Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What’s happening and when Tax season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service and the Oregon Department of Revenue began accepting and processing electronically filed returns on January 26, 2026. For Oregon filers, the agency also flagged that first refunds…
What’s new: E‑file processing starts January 26, 2026 The 2026 filing season is officially underway. As of Monday, January 26, 2026, both the Oregon Department of Revenue and the IRS are accepting and processing electronically filed individual income tax returns…
Filing season is officially underway The 2026 filing season is open. As of January 26, 2026, the IRS is accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns, with a federal filing and payment deadline of Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Oregon…
What’s happening and when The 2026 filing season officially opens on Monday, January 26, 2026. On that date, the IRS will begin accepting and processing electronically filed individual income tax returns for tax year 2025, and Oregon will begin processing…
What’s new for truckers: tax help built around real-world miles and margins Owner-operators and small fleets juggle volatile fuel, repairs and slow-pay cycles—then face tax season with settlement statements and receipts that rarely line up neatly. Secure Plus Financial is…