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Road Warrior Tax Basics: Per Diem, Mileage, W-2 vs. 1099
How traveling tradespeople should think about per diem, mileage, and worker classification—using the 2026 federal mileage rate of 72.5 cents per mile.
Road Warrior Tax Basics: Per Diem, Mileage, W‑2 vs 1099
If you live on the road for work, understanding per diem, mileage, and W‑2 vs 1099 is the difference between keeping your money and handing it back in April.
OSHA Serious Violations: What They Mean Before You Take the Job
A serious OSHA citation means the hazard could cause death or serious harm, and the employer knew or should’ve known. The 2024 max penalty is $16,550 per violation.
The Anatomy of a Fair Per Diem Contract for Traveling Tradespeople
Per diem can make or break a road job. Here’s how to structure a fair contract that covers real costs, stays tax-clean, and doesn’t screw the hand.
OSHA Serious Violations: What They Actually Mean Before You Take the Job
Before you roll onto a site, those "serious" OSHA violations in the record tell you exactly how close that job has already come to killing or crippling someone.