Author: Marcela De Vivo

Understanding IRS Form 2290 Online Payment

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 IRS payment online

If you work in the commercial fleet industry, you must keep up with the various taxes involved. We’ll explore filing IRS Form 2290 online and its requirements below.

Brief overview of IRS Form 2290

IRS Form 2290 is called the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax or HVUT. It’s a federal excise tax imposed on registered vehicles with a taxable gross weight of at least 55,000 pounds. The amount due is based on the taxable gross weight of the vehicle. In return for filing, you will receive a stamped Schedule 1, which you’ll need when registering your vehicle in most states.

Importance of filing IRS Form 2290

The income from IRS Form 2290 helps fund road construction and maintenance, directly benefiting those who pay it. If you fail to pay the tax, you will not be able to register your vehicle in most states and will also incur penalties. These penalties can be up to 5% of the amount due each month the form is late.

What Is IRS Form 2290 Online Payment?

Definition and explanation of IRS Form 2290

IRS Form 2290 online payment is a digital method of paying this excise tax. You may also hear it called e-file form 2290.

Importance of online payment

If you are filing for 24 or fewer vehicles, you can do this by paper. But anyone filing for 25 or more vehicles must file online. Even if you only submit the tax for a single truck, online filing will speed up the process of receiving your watermarked Schedule 1.

How To e-file IRS Form 2290

Step-by-step guide to E-filing IRS Form 2290

There are a few steps required to e-file IRS Form 2290:

Information needed to complete the form — To e-file, you’ll need your employer identification number (EIN) and the taxable gross weight and vehicle identification number (VIN) of each vehicle. Gather this information for each vehicle you will register.
Pick an e-filing provider for your form — Form 2290 is not directly available from IRS.gov. Instead, they offer a list of participating software providers.
File the form — Follow the directions from the chosen software provider. Be aware that these providers do not charge the tax amount due but charge a fee for using their software.
Choose how you will pay — There are three options:
1. Credit or debit card
2. EFT (electronic funds transfer)
3. EFTPS (electronic federal tax payment system)
Receive your Schedule 1 — Your watermarked Schedule 1 is emailed to you once your Form 2290 is filed, paid, and accepted by the IRS. You must print this with a legible watermark to register your vehicle in most states.

Benefits of E-filing

As mentioned above, you must e-file if registering 25 or more vehicles at a time. If you register fewer vehicles, you may file by mail. Manual filing will take considerably longer to receive your Schedule 1 in return, so most fleets choose online tax filing regardless of the number of vehicles involved.

Understanding IRS Form 2290 Amended Return

Regardless of best intentions, you may need to amend tax documents after they are filed. When this happens, you’ll need to file an IRS Form 2290 amended return.

When to file an amended return

According to IRS regulations, there are only two acceptable reasons you may need to file an amended 2290 return:

Unpaid tax related to an increase in taxable gross vehicle weight.
A suspended vehicle exceeded the mileage use limit.

You may also need to refile your Form 2290 if you need to correct the VIN on your original filing.

How to file an amended return

To file an amended Form 2290, you’ll file the exact same process as when you originally filed, with one exception. You’ll need to check the “Amended Return” box at the top of the form and note the reason for your amendment.

If you are correcting the VIN on a previously registered vehicle, do not check the “Amended Return” box. Instead, check the “VIN Correction” box.

IRS Form 2290 Due Dates

Calendar of due dates

Unlike some taxes, Form 2290 may not be due during “tax season.” Your IRS Form 2290 due date will depend on the first day your vehicle was used on a public highway. For whatever month the vehicle was first used on the highway, your Form 2290 will be due by the last day of the following month. So, if your vehicle was driven on the highway for the first time on July 15, your payment would be due by Aug. 31. You can find the calendar of due dates for Form 2290 taxes on the IRS website.

Consequences of late payment

As noted above, there can be hefty penalties for late payment on your IRS Form 2290. In addition to not receiving the Statement 1 form needed for vehicle registration, you will also need to pay fines. These fines can be up to 5% of the amount due for every month the form is late.

FAQs about IRS Form 2290

What is IRS Form 2290?

Form 2290 is also called HVUT or Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax. It’s an excise tax on vehicles over 55,000 pounds that drive on US highways.

Why should I file IRS Form 2290 online?

Filing online assures that your form is processed promptly, giving you faster access to your Schedule 1 needed for vehicle registration. Also, anyone filing for 25 or more vehicles at a time must file online.

How to e-file IRS Form 2290?

The steps to e-file Form 2290 are:

Gather your information.
Pick an e-filing provider.
File the form.
Choose how you will pay.
Receive your Schedule 1 via email.

What to do when I need to file an IRS Form 2290 amended return?

To file an amendment, you’d use the same form to file but check either the “Amended Return” box or the “VIN Correction” box.

When is the due date for IRS Form 2290?

Form 2290 is due by the end of the month following the first day your vehicle is driven on the highway. You can find a calendar of due dates here.

For information on other fleet taxes, check out our webinar entitled Simplifying Your Taxes.

It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

It’s the greatest time of the year again! This year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is here!

From September 10th-16th, our nation takes a moment to recognize all of our truck driver’s dedication to keep everything moving forward.

What Is National Truck Driver Week?

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is dedicated to the hard work of Truck Drivers all around the country.

This country continuously relies on the transportation of goods and items by these drivers. They continuously work for days or weeks on end to make sure important deliveries are made when they’re needed, and we’re all very thankful for their work!

How Can You Participate?

Find a Trucker and show them they are appreciated! It’s as easy as that!

Whether you give them a gift, write them a letter, or just say thank you when you pass by them is enough to make their day! When you post on social media, use the hashtags #NTDAW23 and #ThankATrucker.

It’s important to always show Truckers how much they’re appreciated, not just for this week. They work hard to transport goods to keep businesses moving, and it’s important to understand and appreciate their dedication!

Thank you, Truck Drivers!

Everyone here at ExpressTruckTax would like to extend their sincere appreciation for all of the hard work our truck drivers do throughout the year!

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to keep this great country moving forward! You are very much appreciated.

How To Correct A VIN Error After The Deadline

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 Amendment Form, 2290 VIN Corrections, 2290 VIN Corrections free

Imagine this: the 2023-24 Form 2290 deadline has passed and you have filed for Form 2290. But was the VIN you entered correct?

If not, then you will need to file an amendment to fix this mistake and receive a valid stamped Schedule 1 for your vehicle.

Why Is Having The Correct VIN Important?

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17 digit number that is used to distinguish and identify every vehicle. Since the VIN is a unique code that every vehicle has, no two vehicles can have the same one.

The VIN of your vehicle can be found on the truck’s registration and title documents, or on the vehicle itself.

Having the correct VIN is important because, on the stamped Schedule 1 (proof of filing), you need to have the correct code for your specific truck in order for it to be valid.

How Do You Fix An Incorrect VIN?

To fix an incorrect VIN, you will need to file an amendment to change the VIN on your return.

The VIN correction amendment has no deadline, but you need to complete it quickly in order to receive a valid stamped Schedule 1 for your vehicle.

File VIN Amendment with ExpressTruckTax Now!

When you file your VIN Correction Amendment with ExpressTruckTax, you will not face any additional charges!

If you filed the original Form 2290 return with ExpressTruckTax, filing your VIN Correction Amendment is quick, easy, and FREE! ExpressTruckTax understands how easy it can be to mess up a 17 digit sequence and we don’t want you to pay anymore than you already have to.

To file your VIN correction, log into your ExpressTruckTax account here. If you have any additional questions or are in need of assistance, feel free to call our customer support team at 704.234.6005!

Did You Miss The Deadline? What Do You Do Now?

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - Form 2290 Penalties

The deadline for the 2023-24 Form 2290 was August 31st. If you did not file by that date then your tax return is late and you will be issued hefty penalties from the IRS.

But don’t worry, you can still limit the damage!

We understand how busy truckers can get, and we are always here to help simplify e-filing Form 2290, regardless of when it is filed.

What Penalties Were Given?

If you missed the Form 2290 deadline, the IRS will place a penalty on your account. You will incur a penalty equal to 4.5% of the total tax amount of the HVUT payment.

This can be a large amount, depending on how much your HVUT payment is. The amount due for the HVUT depends on the gross taxable weight of the vehicle that is being filed.

When Should You File?

If your Form 2290 is late, the IRS already assigned penalties to you, but the sooner you file, the lower the damage.

These hefty penalties will continue to incur for every month that it is late. Even if you cannot make the HVUT payment yet, it is better and cheaper to at least have Form 2290 filed.

If your Form 2290 isn’t filed, you also won’t receive your stamped Schedule 1. Without a valid Schedule 1, you won’t be able to keep certain licenses up to date. This may cause your vehicle to become grounded, and no one wants that.

When you file with ExpresstruckTax, once your Form 2290 is accepted by the IRS, you will be sent your valid stamped Schedule 1.

File The Form 2290 Now and Not Later

Don’t let the penalties stack up! You can still file the Form 2290 now to avoid higher penalties!

ExpressTruckTax is the leading IRS-Authorized E-file Provider for Form 2290 with over 10 years of experience making sure the process is quick and easy for our clients.

To e-file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax, click here or call our live customer support team at 704.234.6005 for any additional questions you may have!

Rev Up Your Savings: The Ultimate Guide to Heavy Vehicle Tax Deduction

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - heavy vehicle tax

As an owner-operator, it’s essential to consider all the tax implications of your truck, including heavy vehicle tax deductions. Understanding the ins and outs of tax deductions, benefits, and credits for your heavy vehicle can save you and your business considerable money.

From Section 179 Deductions and Bonus Depreciation to writing off maintenance and repair deductions, here’s everything you need to know about heavy vehicle tax deductions.

Tax Credits and Benefits for Heavy Vehicles and Equipment: Section 179

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 changed how depreciation can be deducted. With the new tax law, truck drivers now have two options for heavy vehicle tax deductions: Section 179 or Bonus Depreciation.

What’s the difference between Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation? Let’s explore the differences:

How does Section 179 work?

The Section 179 deduction is a small business tax deduction used for capital assets — typically vehicles and equipment. It lets you write off the entire cost of your item immediately instead of depreciating it over time.

For example, if you spent $50,000 on a piece of heavy equipment, you can write off the entire purchase price for the current tax year instead of deducting it for five years at $10,000 a year, for example.

The whole point of Section 179 is to encourage small business owners to make more expensive purchases and, in turn, help stimulate the economy.

Qualifying for Section 179

To qualify for Section 179, you must purchase your heavy vehicle or equipment and put it into service in the year you are filing for. This means if you bought your truck in late 2023 but didn’t start using it for your business until 2024, you’ll have to wait to claim the Section 179 deduction for your 2024 tax returns.

Other stipulations include the following:

The heavy vehicle must be purchased (not leased).
The vehicle can’t be bought from someone related to you.
If using the vehicle for both personal and business use, you must use the vehicle for more than 50% of your business.

While Section 179 has a complicated set of exceptions for vehicles, non-personal heavy-weight vehicles intended for business are eligible for a full deduction. These vehicles include:

Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and dump trucks
Heavy construction equipment like forklifts
Vehicles with a fully enclosed compartment and no seating behind the driver’s seat (like a cargo van)
Vans that seat nine or more passengers (i.e., an airport shuttle)

To claim the Section 179 deduction on your tax returns, you must include a description of your heavy vehicle, its cost for business use, and the amount of Section 179 you’re claiming. This deduction is made on Part 1 of Form 4562.

Limits to Section 179

Section 179 has important limits, such as a cap to the total amount that can be written off. For example, in the 2022 tax year, you can expense up to $1,080,000 of eligible property. For 2023, this deduction limit will increase to $1,160,000.

There’s also a cap on the total amount of equipment that can be purchased. For 2022, this limit is $2,700,000. And for 2023, the cap is $2,890,000. This means the deduction begins to be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis after the total amount is spent.

You also can’t deduct more money than you make in a year. So, if you have a net income of $100,000 (before taking the Section 179 deduction into consideration) and you purchased $110,000 worth of deductible property, your deduction will be limited to $100,000.

At this point, you can take regular depreciation on the remainder of your assets.

Tax Credits and Benefits for Heavy Vehicles and Equipment: Bonus Depreciation

Bonus Depreciation is usually taken after the cap for the Section 179 deduction is met. Available for new and used vehicles and equipment, bonus depreciation lets you write off an additional first-year depreciation on eligible property.

After the TCJA was passed, the potential value of Bonus Depreciation increased significantly — but only for a limited time. The Bonus Depreciation rate was expanded to 100% for qualified property in service through 2022. After that, the amount dropped by 20% for 2023 and will continue to drop at 20% until 2027, when the program will close.

That means the Bonus Depreciation rate is 80% for 2023, 60% for 2024, and so on, until 2027, unless Congress extends it.

What’s the Difference Between Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation?

While both Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation allow for serious deductions for a heavy vehicle in service, they also differ in the following ways:

The Section 179 deduction is capped by the IRS ($1,160,000 in 2023) and is reduced by the dollar amount if it exceeds the IRS threshold ($2,890,000 in 2023). However, there is no annual deduction limit for Bonus Depreciation.
Section 179 is typically more flexible than Bonus Depreciation. With Section 179 depreciation, you can deduct any amount you want as long as it’s within the IRS threshold set that year. You can also allocate which assets/vehicles get the deduction. Bonus Depreciation, however, requires that you write off all vehicles and take the entire tax break at once. You don’t get to pick and choose which assets/vehicles you want to deduct.
Section 179 is limited to the amount of taxable income, but Bonus Depreciation can exceed taxable income and create a net loss to be carried forward.
While qualifications, deduction limits, and investment limits change yearly, Section 179 is an indefinite part of the IRS tax code. Bonus Depreciation, on the other hand, is set to end on Dec. 31, 2026.

Keeping records for Section 179 deductions and Bonus Depreciation

You must keep detailed records of your vehicle usage — like mileage logs, receipts, invoices, etc. — to qualify for the Section 179 deduction or Bonus Depreciation.

These records will back up your business use claims of your vehicles in the event you’re ever audited by the IRS.

Claiming Heavy Vehicle Tax Deduction: Maintenance and Repair Expenses

Since your truck is not a personal-use vehicle, you can deduct all the expenses you’ve made to maintain or repair it throughout the tax year. For example, you can make deductions for the following costs:

Oil changes
Regular checkups
New tires
Routine and emergency maintenance
Truck parts
Cleaning supplies
Loan interest (if you financed the purchase of your truck and trailer)

The deductions for the maintenance and repair of your vehicle will be made on your Schedule C, which you will file along with Form 1040 in April every year.

Other vehicle maintenance deductions for Schedule C

In addition to the costs it takes to maintain and repair your truck, you’ll also come across other vehicle-related expenses that you can deduct from your Schedule C, including the following:

Load-related tools – Deduct any equipment needed for your trucking business, like bungee cords, chains, ratchet straps, duct tape, tarps, and locks.
GPS systems – Write off any navigation system you use while driving your truck for work.
Association dues – If you’re part of a union or other trucking association, you can deduct any required fees you’ve made to belong to that group.
Liability insurance – While your health insurance will be deducted on a separate form (Form 1040), Schedule C is where you’ll count your premiums for auto/cargo liability and property damage insurance you’re required to have on your truck.
Parking and toll fees – If you encounter any parking or toll fees while driving your truck for work, you can also count these as a deduction on Schedule C.

Claiming the IRS Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit

Beginning in 2023, the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit will be available for qualified heavy-duty electric vehicles. According to the IRS, this credit will equal the lesser of:

15% of your basis in the vehicle (30% if the vehicle is not powered by gas or diesel)
The incremental cost of the vehicle

The maximum credit is $7,500 for qualified vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs) under 14,000 pounds and $40,000 for all other vehicles.

While the IRS has not yet released information on how to claim the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (as of Tax Day 2023), it will apply to vehicles purchased on or after Jan. 1, 2023. Keep checking the IRS website for the latest details.

Claiming Additional Heavy Vehicle Tax Deductions

There are also additional heavy vehicle tax deductions, credits, and benefits you can take following IRS guidelines for other tax forms.

Heavy vehicle tax deductions: Form 1040

If you’re an independent contractor or owner-operator and pay for your own health, dental, and vision insurance, you can count this as a deductible — just not as a business expense. Instead, you’ll deduct your health insurance separately (for you and your dependents) on Schedule 1 Form 1040.

Heavy vehicle tax deductions: IFTA

If you have a qualified motor vehicle and travel between two or more of the member jurisdictions (48 of the United States and 10 Canadian provinces), you must have an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license and decals. IFTA reports are filed quarterly and are separate from your annual taxes.

You can count the fuel taxes and costs you pay on the road toward IFTA as part of your tax deductions.

Heavy vehicle tax credits: Form 2290

In certain circumstances, you can also claim a tax credit for heavy vehicles on your Form 2290.

For example, if your truck is registered as a Heavy Highway Motor Vehicle and it was stolen, destroyed, sold, or did not exceed mileage credit, you can count it as a tax credit.

Similarly, if your truck is registered as a heavy vehicle and you use it for 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural purposes), it will also qualify as a tax credit.

Form 8849 Schedule 6 is the IRS form used to claim a refund of excise taxes. There is no deadline to file this return. You can also claim credits using this return if you’ve overpaid in taxes.

Filing Form 8849 Schedule 6 with ExpressTruckTax

E-filing Form 8849 is easy with ExpressTruckTax. Here’s how you can easily claim your excise taxes with our help:

Create or sign in to the ExpressTruckTax account
Choose Form 8849 and fill in the necessary information
Pay for our services and transmit your return to the IRS

The IRS will issue a refund via check and send it to the address mentioned on the return. It can take up to six weeks to receive a refund.

When using ExpressTruckTax to file your 2290 forms, we automatically generate your Form 8849 when the credits on your Form 2290 exceed the tax you owe. We also offer bundle pricing so that you can E-File both Form 2290 and Form 8849 for one low price.

Why wait? Start e-filing with ExpressTruckTax today!

Today is the August 31st, 2023 Form 2290 Deadline, File Today

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 deadline, 2290 filing deadline, Form 2290 deadline today, HVUT Filing deadline today

Today is August 31st, 2023, the last day to File Form 2290 and pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax to the IRS. Are you a driver of a vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more? Then you need to be aware of this important deadline!

Form 2290 is an IRS tax form that must be filed annually for the upcoming tax year. By filing now you are paying your tax in advance and do not have to worry about paying it again until next year. The Form 2290 tax year goes from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. This is important to know because a vehicle’s Stamped Schedule 1 expires on June 30th.

A Stamped Schedule 1 is important because it is used to get a vehicle’s tags and registration and can only be obtained by filing Form 2290. If a vehicle is found without a current Stamp Schedule 1, this can lead to being pulled over and penalized. If you do not pay the tax or file Form 2290 at all before August 31st, fines will occur.

If Form 2290 is filed late or the tax is not paid, you will be charged late fines, and the fine for not filing Form 2290 is actually greater than the fine for not paying the tax.

For every month the deadline is missed there will be a fine of 4.5% of the total tax due for up to five months. If there is underpayment for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, there will be a penalty of 0.5% of the tax due. Additional interest charges of 0.54% accrue each month that Form 2290 is not filed. This is why it is important to not only file Form 2290 but pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax as well.

This is why it is important for you not to miss this deadline. Lucky for you ExpressTruckTax has your back. ExpressTruckTax is the market-leading Form 2290, e-file provider that provides simple Form 2290 filing that can be completed in minutes! Simply enter your business information including your Employer Identification Number (EIN), vehicle information including your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and your payment information.

ExpressTruckTax now offers the option to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax alongside your filing fee directly through ExpressTruckTax using a credit or debit card. Now you don’t have to worry about going to an external site to pay your HVUT. What are you waiting for? File Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax so that you don’t miss today’s big deadline!

Hurry! Your IRS Form 2290 Deadline Is Tomorrow!

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - Form 2290 Deadline

And just like that, the 2023-24 IRS Form 2290 deadline is nearly here! It’s super important that you don’t miss the deadline, because you will face penalties and interest from the IRS if you’re late.

File today with ExpressTruckTax

The quickest, easiest, and most secure solution for filing your Form 2290 is to use ExpressTruckTax!

We’ll make sure you have time to finish filing before the deadline! Our interview-style form is easy to understand and takes only a few minutes to fill out. All you need is your business information, vehicle information, and a payment method for your IRS HVUT tax amount.

Plus, if you have filed with us before and you are still using the same truck, you can use our Ready Return feature to auto-populate your return in a single click. ExpressTruckTax will recall the information entered on your last return and use it to populate your 2023 return in seconds. All you have to do is review the information and choose an IRS payment method.

Speaking of credit card payments, we now accept HVUT payments by credit or debit card, so you won’t have any extra steps!

You can also have your 2290 Schedule 1 sent to your carrier for free.

If you have any questions about your return, our US-based customer support team is working extended hours until the August 31 deadline! You can call Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST!

Time Is Running Out To File Form 2290!

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - Form 2290 Deadline

Hey everyone, it’s Amber with ExpressTruckTax, and today is Monday, August 28th. Oh my goodness, it flew by! The deadline to file your 2290 is this Thursday. Thursday, August 31st, is the deadline to file your 2290. Please do not wait until Thursday to file your 2290.

If you are watching this video, click the link below to go to ExpressTruckTax.com and log into your account and file your 2290 now. It seriously, seriously, it’s the deadline, just don’t even, don’t even worry, just do it now. Do it right now while you’re watching this video.

If you don’t have an ExpressTruckTax account, that’s your first problem. Uh, click the link below and register for an account. It’ll take you about two seconds, fill in your business information, your truck information, it will take you about five minutes. Seriously, this is the quickest, most efficient way to file your 2290. So go now to ExpressTruckTax.com to file your 2290.

And we are always here at this point in the game. We sleep here, we eat here, we do all the things here in our office, okay? So if you do have questions, we have the live chat option that’s on the website, there’s like a little bubble, as we are here. And then you can also email us at support@expresstrucktax.com.

Now listen very carefully, we do have phone support. It’s the last week of August, we are probably really busy with phone support, but we are here. So if you need to call us at 704-234-6005, and we will always return missed calls as well. So that’s what we do, that’s what sets ExpressTruckTax apart. Well, actually, there’s a lot of things that set ExpressTruckTax apart, but our customer support is how we are number one.

So we will get to your phone call, but you can always reach us by live chat and email as well. Just know that, and know that we are here to support you, and know that we do appreciate you, we appreciate our clients, and we know, we know that you’re busy, and you’ve been busy since May, and you’ll continue to be busy, and this is probably, I’m gonna guess, not on the list of your favorite things to do.

Um, so I get that, but I also am here to tell you that we’re here to support you in getting the things done, doing the adulting things, so that we can play and have fun over here, right?

All right, so thank you so much for using ExpressTruckTax. Let us know if you do have any questions. I appreciate you guys. Bye.

Last-Minute Tips For Filing Form 2290 On Time

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 deadline

Thursday, August 31, is the 2023-24 Form 2290 deadline. Your return will be due with the IRS by midnight.

That’s not much time, but not to worry. We’ve got a list of everything you need and some great features to help you file your 2290 with ExpressTruckTax on time.

What you will need to file Form 2290?

In order to file your Form 2290, you will need the following information at your disposal:

Employer Identification Number
Business Name
Business Address
Vehicle Identification Number
First Used Month (FUM)
Taxable Gross Weight Category

ExpressTruckTax can simplify the filing process by cutting down on the amount of information you need to recall. Some of our great features that can help you when filing include:

1. Ready Return

If you have filed with us before and you are filing for the same truck, you can auto-populate your 2023-24 Form 2290 with the click of a button using our Ready Return feature.

ExpressTruckTax will use the information saved in your account from last time and use it to fill out your return. All you have to do is review the information and pay the e-filing fee. It’s that easy.

2. Instant Schedule 1

Any and all returns filed through ExpressTruckTax will be transmitted instantly to the IRS. The vast majority of them will be accepted within minutes of transmission, meaning you will get your stamped Schedule 1 back in minutes.

3. Free VIN corrections

Mistakes happen to the best of us – especially when it comes to 17-digit-long VIN numbers. If you accidentally file with the wrong VIN number, you can correct it for free with ExpressTruckTax!

4. US-based Customer support

Our US-based customer support team is working extended hours until the August 31 deadline! They are available when you need them and will answer any and all questions you have to help get you back on the road. Don’t hesitate to call (704) 234-6005.

CVSA Brake Safety Week is Here! Your Complete Survival Guide

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - CVSA Brake Safety Week

CVSA Brake Safety Week is this week! It runs from August 20-26, 2023.

Brake Safety Week is a weeklong effort to enforce and spread awareness about the importance of brake system truck maintenance.

Be sure that your commercial truck maintenance is taken care of because tons of CVSA inspections will be taking place across the country.

If you’re not sure what’s included in truck maintenance for CVSA Brake Safety Week, ExpressTruckTax has put together a complete guide for CVSA 2023.

CVSA 2023 Inspections

Here’s what inspectors will be looking for, per the CVSA:

Check for missing, non-functioning, loose or cracked parts.
Check for contaminated, worn, cracked and missing linings or pads.
Check for S-cam flipover.
Listen for audible air leaks around brake components and lines.
Check that slack adjusters are the same length (from center of S-cam to center of clevis pin) and the air chambers on each axle are the same size.
Ensure the brake system maintains air pressure between 90-100 psi (620-690 kPa) and measure pushrod travel.
Inspect for non-manufactured holes (e.g., rust holes, holes created by rubbing or friction, etc.) and broken springs in the spring brake housing section of the parking brake.
Inspect required brake system warning devices, such as anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunction lamp(s) and low air-pressure warning devices.
Inspect the tractor protection system, including the bleedback system on the trailer.
Ensure the breakaway system is operable on the trailer.

CVSA Resources

To make staying in the know easy, here is a compiled list of resources from the CVSA!

Don’t Forget Your Form 2290

The 2023 Form 2290 deadline is coming up on August 31! While you’re prepping your brakes, don’t forget to file Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.com and avoid IRS penalties!