Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
Why truckers are prime targets right now With filing season in full swing, criminals are dialing, texting and emailing owner-operators and fleet offices posing as the IRS. The agency’s 2026 Dirty Dozen list flags IRS impersonation via email, text and…
Why IRS posts are showing up in your Instagram scroll Tax season is no longer confined to letters and PDFs. The IRS now uses Instagram to push short, visual updates about deadlines, identity‑theft alerts, and program changes—designed to meet taxpayers…
Why MCAs Squeeze Trucking Cash Flow When freight softens or a major repair hits, many small fleets and owner‑operators turn to merchant cash advances (MCAs) for fast working capital. Unlike a traditional loan, an MCA typically takes a fixed, daily…
What happened and why it matters now A former Internal Revenue Service employee, Kathleen Mannion, 59, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was sentenced on March 4, 2026, to 18 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty…
Why this matters to trucking businesses If you sponsor a 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or other benefit plan for drivers and back-office staff, seemingly routine admin missteps can draw the attention of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or the IRS.…
Free help, right where you park it If you run loads in and around New York City, there’s a no-cost way to get your return filed before the crunch. The New York Public Library’s Dongan Hills branch on Staten Island…
What’s new from the National Taxpayer Advocate — and why fleets should care The National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) has posted a string of timely blogs that matter to owner-operators and fleet managers heading into the heart of filing season. On…
Why this matters for owner-operators and fleets The National Taxpayer Advocate is warning that identity checks will continue to slow some refunds this filing season. In guidance published March 9, 2026, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) noted that during the…
Short answer: Yes—Crypto.com reports certain 1099s to the IRS If you used Crypto.com in 2025 and sold or exchanged digital assets, expect tax documents—and expect the IRS to get a copy. Under finalized IRS broker-reporting rules, exchanges classified as “brokers”…
What’s happening at Ottendorfer New York Public Library’s Ottendorfer Branch in Manhattan’s East Village is hosting free, in-person tax preparation with Single Stop this filing season. The branch lists walk-up service (no appointment) on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3…
