Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
Why this matters now A new year is the right time to get ahead of tax trouble. A recent trucking-focused YouTube message urged owner-operators to “take ownership” of IRS issues and highlighted that 2026 brings fresh bracket thresholds. That’s true:…
Why this matters for fleets and owner-ops For many trucking businesses, the company is the nest egg: tractors and trailers, operating authority, customer contracts, and a shop full of tools. A Dallas trust-focused tax attorney can help you protect that…
Why you’re hearing about “$2,000 one-time deposits” A flurry of blog posts and social posts claim the IRS will automatically deposit $2,000 into Americans’ bank accounts in January 2026. One widely shared article outlines supposed eligibility thresholds and batch payment…
What’s real — and what’s rumor A widely shared post claims the federal government has “confirmed” one-time $2,000 payments in January 2026, outlining supposed eligibility and deposit dates. The article provides no official citations, and our review found no federal…
Why waiting matters this filing season The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is urging filers to hold off until all year-end income forms arrive—and that’s sound advice for drivers and fleet owners alike. The IRS cross‑checks what you report against W‑2s,…
What changed — and why it matters for trucking The Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2025-42 on August 15, 2025, narrowing how wind and solar developers can prove they’ve “begun construction” to qualify for clean electricity tax credits. The rule…
What changed on December 19, 2025 The IRS has extended transition relief for state paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs into tax year 2026. Under Notice 2026-6, the agency delayed treating 2026 paid medical leave benefits as “third‑party sick…
Why “FSA TREAS 310” is showing up on bank statements If you or your company recently saw “FSA TREAS 310 MISC PAY” on a bank statement, it’s an Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposit disbursed by the U.S. Department of the…
Why this new site matters to trucking businesses The EINSTEIN Option, a policy- and care-focused initiative, has launched a resource hub that now includes plain-English explainers on IRS and tax guidance, Social Security updates, and government policy. While the site’s…
Why this matters for carriers and owner-operators From higher unemployment insurance wage bases to fresh Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) rules, several states are changing payroll, tax, and reporting requirements effective January 1, 2026. For trucking companies—especially multistate fleets…
