Cardata Blogs

Blogs covering mileage reimbursement, tax-free vehicle programs, compliance, and cost control for teams that drive personal vehicles for work.

March 20, 2026

How to Protect the Tax-Free Status of Your FAVR Program

Erin Hynes

Senior Content Marketing Manager

Mileage Reimbursement

March 13, 2026

Is a Car Allowance Taxable? IRS Rules Explained

Erin Hynes

Senior Content Marketing Manager

Fleet Alternatives

Compliance & Tax Rules

March 17, 2026

Fuel Price Volatility in 2026: Impact on Mileage Reimbursement

Erin Hynes

Senior Content Marketing Manager

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Mileage Reimbursement

Insights, guides, and updates on vehicle reimbursement programs, mileage tracking, compliance, and driver programs.

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FAVR Program Requirements: IRS Rules & Compliance Checklist (2026)

FAVR program requirements explained: IRS rules, compliance checklist, eligibility, mileage tracking, and common mistakes to avoid.

How to Protect the Tax-Free Status of Your FAVR Program

Keep your FAVR program tax-free and compliant. Learn how mileage, vehicles, and insurance requirements work, and how to avoid common risks.

How to Build a FAVR Program for Your Company

Learn how to build a FAVR program, including IRS compliance rules, standard vehicle setup, mileage tracking, and tax-free reimbursements.

Compliance & Tax Rules

Resources explaining the tax treatment, regulations, and requirements that keep reimbursement programs compliant.

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FAVR Program Requirements: IRS Rules & Compliance Checklist (2026)

FAVR program requirements explained: IRS rules, compliance checklist, eligibility, mileage tracking, and common mistakes to avoid.

Is a Car Allowance Taxable? IRS Rules Explained

Is a car allowance taxable? Learn how the IRS treats car allowances, when reimbursements are tax-free, and alternative options like TFCA.

Your Essential Guide to Mileage Tracking, Costs, and Compliance

Learn how mileage tracking works, why accuracy matters for compliance, and how GPS mileage tracking apps help businesses reduce costs and errors.

Fleet Alternatives

Explore alternatives to company fleets, including reimbursement programs and strategies for managing employee-owned vehicles.

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Is a Car Allowance Taxable? IRS Rules Explained

Is a car allowance taxable? Learn how the IRS treats car allowances, when reimbursements are tax-free, and alternative options like TFCA.

What Is a Company Car? Benefits, Costs, and Alternatives

Learn what a company car is, how company car programs work, the costs, and the pros, cons, and alternatives companies use to support drivers.

What is Fleet Management? Your Complete Guide

A complete guide to fleet management, including what is is, and the tools and trends shaping how organizations manage work-related driving.

Driver Safety & Risk

Insights and guidance on driver safety, risk management, and maintaining compliant driver programs.

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What Does Commercial Fleet Insurance Cost?

Commercial fleet insurance is crucial for mitigating the high risks associated with operating a fleet of vehicles as a company.

Outsourced Fleet: Fleet Leasing and Fleet Management Companies

Outsourcing your fleet is expensive but can bring a good ROI to your business. Lease vehicles or have others manage your company-owned vehicles.

Fleet Vehicle Management Software

Fleet vehicle management software is critical for running your fleet safely and efficiently. Learn about features, providers for fleet management software.

Industry Insights

Insights, trends, and perspectives on vehicle reimbursement programs, driver mobility, and the future of workforce transportation.

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Energy, Utilities, Waste: Vehicle Reimbursement Program Analysis

The average FAVR rates and other vehicle reimbursement benchmarks in the energy, utilities, and waste industry.

Retail Industry Vehicle Reimbursement Rate Benchmarking

The average vehicle reimbursement (tax-free car allowance) rates in the retail industry from the period 2023-2025, plus recommendations.

Report: Vehicle Reimbursement and Fleet Trends in Manufacturing

New data report reveals vehicle and company car trends in the manufacturing industry, including driving distances and car allowance averages.

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