Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
What’s happening and why it matters to trucking Owner-operators and small fleets in New York City have a low-cost way to get through tax season: Single Stop’s free, IRS-certified income tax preparation sessions at the New York Public Library’s Harlem…
Why this DC tax lawyer matters to trucking For owner-operators and fleet finance teams trying to plan capital spending and navigate audits in 2026, few attorneys have a résumé more tuned to the moment than Jeffrey H. Paravano, a Washington,…
What changed on January 1, 2026 Trucking employers processing 2026 payroll should note several tax updates now in effect. The Social Security (OASDI) taxable wage base rose to $184,500 for 2026, with the OASDI rate unchanged at 6.2% for both…
What the IRS just confirmed The IRS has confirmed that the one-time $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” paid to service members in December 2025 is not taxable and does not need to be reported on federal returns. The agency classified the payout…
What’s new for your 2026 return The IRS raised the standard mileage rate to 72.5¢ per business mile beginning January 1, 2026. If you want the option to use the standard mileage method in future years, you must choose it…
Why a post for ShiftKey workers matters to truckers A viral Facebook post offering “tax guidance for ShiftKey workers” — and clearing up confusion about when the IRS will open tax season — is a timely reminder for anyone earning…
Why NAICS 4842 matters right now Whether you’re pulling a lowboy, running reefers, or moving equipment, the NAICS code you pick shows up in government databases, loan applications, and bid portals—and it can affect your eligibility for small-business programs and…
Why this switch is on drivers’ minds Conversations across driver forums show more contractors weighing a move to W‑2. In a Jan. 16 thread on TruckersReport, drivers discussed the practical fallout—especially taxes—when leaving a 1099 arrangement for a company-driver seat.…
Why more drivers are moving from 1099 to company jobs Across the industry, drivers and carriers are reassessing 1099 contractor arrangements in light of recent federal attention on misclassification. The U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule, effective March 11, 2024,…
What’s on the board right now Seasonal tax jobs around San Jose are popping ahead of filing season, and the pay spread is wide. Current listings on a major job board range from roughly $16–$21 per hour for entry-level tax…
