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I've been a part-time expediter for three years now, and have shown a loss on my Business Sched C for the last two years. The reason is that I do a tremendous amount of deadheading, so I've always used the standard mileage deduction. My questions are: If I show a (legitimate) loss for the...

I'm planning to hang up my expediting spurs in another month or so, and will need to get rid my 2007 Dodge Sprinter Hi-top. Wondering what it's worth, if anything, since it has 480K on it. You might gasp at this, but I've been expediting with it since 120K and the only serious maint. problems...

This is for hi-mileage Sprinter owners. Just wondering just how many 2007-2009 hi-mileage units are out there, and how many miles are on 'em. How many miles are on yours, and how many more miles do you plan to put on before retiring it? It's all about maintenance $$$ and reliability for...

Years ago I was told by an IRS agent that your business would be considered a "hobby" if you showed a loss for 3 years running. And that would mean entirely different rules. My question is whether this would apply to my expediting business, since I show a loss for the 3rd time in a row.

Just a heads-up for everyone having a 2007 or later Sprinter with over 100K miles - the point where your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is due to start causing problems. I guess I was lucky to get 360K miles on mine before it crapped out. If yours gets to the point where it won't regen, your...

I'm planning to change gear oil on my 2007 Sprinter, but can't seem to find the specified lubricant on the internet, ie., "Shell Spirax MB 90" or "MOPAR # 05136033AA" - as called for in my owners manual. Suppliers like Autozone can't get it either. I would go ahead and just use Spirax /80/90...

I'm sure someone here knows the answers to my question - here it is: I'm out of town in my van for several days/week and need to know what the 2010 per diem rate is, and how exactly to use it when calculating the meals expenses deduction. For example, if I'm out only 1/2 or 3/4 of a day...

I've been expediting with my own Sprinter for 4 months now, and need to get going with the IRS thingy. Question: Is there a software product out there for owner-operators similar to Turbo Tax? I've kept all receipts, and record everything on Lotus (can you guess my age??). Or should I just...

I'm puzzled by the fact that my 2007 Sprinter transmission has no dip-stick so that you can inspect the fluid level. What are other owners doing in this regard. Is there an aftermarket widget? Not having any problems with the van, but trying to think in advance. Any idea how many miles I...

I am considering changing my own fuel filter on my 2007 Dodge Sprinter, but not sure just how complex/tedious this would be. Just trying to see if I can save a few bucks (like a hundred or so?) by doing it yourself. My manual says to replace it along with every oil change, but this seems like...