Congress Okays Major Trucking Tax Breaks — QBI & Bonus Depreciation

by TRUCKERS VA
(UNITED STATES)

Why This Might Be the Biggest Financial Win for Truckers Since the Diesel Rebate

Introduction:
Hold up — did Congress really do something that helps truckers for once? Yep. And if you’re an owner-operator, lease-op, or fleet owner, you might want to sit down for this:

QBI (Qualified Business Income) deductions and Bonus Depreciation just got extended — and they’re both straight-up tax cheat codes (legally, of course 😎).

If you’ve ever felt like Uncle Sam takes more than he gives, this one’s for you.

What’s the Deal with QBI?
QBI = 20% tax break on your profit. No loophole needed.

If you’re self-employed (owner-op, LLC, sole prop), you can now deduct up to 20% of your qualified business income through 2026.

Example:
You made $100K in net income from hauling loads.
Instead of paying taxes on $100K… you’re only taxed on $80K. 💰

No fancy accounting. Just one of the easiest ways to keep more of your money and not hand it all to the IRS.

What About Bonus Depreciation?
Buy gear? Write off the whole thing. Year 1. No waiting.

Bonus Depreciation means you can deduct 100% of the cost of qualifying equipment in the year you buy it.
This includes:

Trucks

Trailers

ELDs, computers, tools

Even in-cab espresso machines (okay maybe not—but you get the idea)

Used to be you had to depreciate a $130K truck over 5 years. Now? Take the full deduction immediately.

And Congress just voted to extend that full 100% deduction through 2026.

Why Should Truckers Care?
Most drivers don’t get rich off the miles.
They build wealth by:

Reducing taxes

Making smart business moves

Reinvesting into their fleet or side income

This legislation gives you room to:

Buy equipment smart

Pay fewer taxes

And use those savings to diversify your income (👀 you know I’m gonna say learn AI too…)

Multiple Perspectives
Owner-Ops: “I’m using my tax break to upgrade my sleeper and start a YouTube channel.”

Company Drivers: “How do I get in on this QBI action? I’m tired of W-2 life.”

Fleet Owners: “We’re making big purchases now before anything changes again.”

The IRS (probably): “Please don’t talk to Hervy’s GPT anymore.”

What Should You Be Doing Right Now?
✅ Make sure your business is structured right (LLC, sole prop, etc.)
✅ Track your purchases — everything from new tires to dash cams
✅ Hire a CPA who knows trucking (or at least speaks truck stop)
✅ Don’t wait — Congress giveth… and then taketh away later

If you’re running loads but still filing taxes like you work at Burger King… you’re leaving money on the table.

The Bottom Line:
This tax break is about more than just saving money — it’s about buying back your time, reducing stress, and setting up your freedom fund.

Because trucking don’t last forever. And when your knees start hurting or dispatch starts actin’ up, you’ll wish you’d stacked smarter.

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