Your miles keep the economy moving — your tax return should reflect every one of them. We make sure your deductions hit their maximum using the method that serves your file best.

As a long-haul driver, you’re sitting on a gold mine of deductions. Between meals, showers, mileage, and US trips, your tax return holds money that should be going straight back into your pocket.

Major Trucker Deductions

As a truck driver, your eligible deductions are the backbone of your refund. Whether you’re hauling long-distance, running local routes, or operating your own rig, you generate expenses that directly support your work — and they deserve to be fully recognized.

Common trucker deductions we review and maximize include:

Meal allowances (Simplified or Detailed Method)
Lodging and incidental expenses
Mileage and trip logs
Cell phone, data, and GPS subscriptions
Tools, safety gear, and truck supplies
Logbook systems, ELD subscriptions, dispatch apps
Truck washes and maintenance
Insurance, licensing, and registration fees
Fuel, repairs, tires, chains, fluids
US/Canada cross-border day allocation
Home office (if applicable)

Every trucker operates differently — your deductions must reflect your reality, not generic templates.

What method should you use?

There are three different methods you can use to claim travel expenses as a long-haul truck driver. The right one depends on your records, your receipts, and the type of trips you completed.

Simplified Method

The simplified method makes your claim easy.
You use a fixed daily amount for meals and incidental expenses, based on the number of eligible days you were on the road — whether in Canada or the United States. This method doesn’t require you to keep all your meal receipts.

Detailed Method

The detailed method is based entirely on receipts.
You can claim the actual cost of meals, lodging, and incidental expenses — but only if your documented amounts exceed what the simplified method would give you. For this approach, consistent record-keeping and complete receipts are essential.

Batching Method

Batching applies when multiple drivers share the same travel expenses. This is common for team drivers or couples who work together. When meals, lodging, or other trip costs are shared, the total can be split so each driver claims their fair portion. Clear receipts and logs are required to support the amounts.

How Much Will It Cost?

Let’s talk numbers.

Truckers tax return falls under a detailed tax return, which cost $120 for a single person.

If you’re filing as a couple, here’s the pricing depending on your spouse’s return type:

$165 if your spouse has a simple return
$200 if your spouse has a detailed return

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