
W2 to 1099 Survival: How 2026 Oil Strikes Change Your Tax Strategy
With US diesel prices spiking to $5.64 a gallon in early 2026 due to global oil disruptions, gig workers and owner-operators face a critical tax decision. Learn how to calculate whether the IRS standard mileage rate of 72.5 cents or the Actual Expenses method will maximize your business deductions this year.






