Author: Marcela De Vivo

Hurry! July 31 is the IFTA Filing Deadline!

In case it still hasn’t hit you, we’ll say it again: July 31st is the 2nd quarter IFTA filing deadline!

It’s important to file your IFTA tax return before the deadline to avoid major penalties. But don’t stress! There’s still a way to file your IFTA tax return in time.

ExpressIFTA handles all of your IFTA reporting needs online. 

With amazing features like our free IFTA tax calculator, you can generate your IFTA tax report quickly and use it to file your IFTA tax return.

Here’s everything you need to know in order to file by the IFTA filing deadline.

Hurry! July 31st is the IFTA Filing Deadline!

Do You Need To File IFTA Fuel Tax?

If you operate in two or more jurisdictions, you must have an IFTA sticker and license.

You are also required to file a quarterly IFTA fuel tax report calculating how much fuel tax you owe (or are credited).

IFTA reporting is necessary because, while state fuel tax would typically cover mileage traveled in a certain state, truckers frequently cross state borders. Therefore, where they purchase fuel isn’t always an accurate depiction of where they’re using it.

You’re required to participate in IFTA reporting if your vehicle has 2 axles and a gross vehicle weight or combined weight over 26,000 pounds, has 2 axles and a registered gross weight over 26,000 pounds or has 3 or more axles regardless of weight.

What Information Do You Need?

To complete your IFTA tax return, you’ll need the following information:

–  Total miles traveled per jurisdiction

–  Total gallons of fuel consumed per jurisdiction

–  Total tax paid/gallons of fuel purchased per jurisdiction

–  Current tax rate per jurisdiction

Calculating this information is easy with our free IFTA tax calculator.

All you have to do is select your base jurisdiction, choose the IFTA fuel tax quarter & fuel type, and enter miles traveled/fuel purchased for each state.

We’ll do the rest!

How to Complete Your IFTA Tax Return

ExpressIFTA makes generating your IFTA tax report before the IFTA deadline simple. Plus, with our free IFTA tax calculator, you’ll get all of your IFTA filing totals with 100% accuracy.

We’ll generate an easy-to-read quarterly IFTA tax report containing everything you need to complete your return before the IFTA deadline. Print, download, or email your information at any time!

Use our IFTA tax tools to help make your IFTA filing process simpler and quicker with ExpressIFTA, so that you can meet the IFTA deadline. 

Learn How To Calculate Taxable Gross Weight For Form 2290

When you file your Form 2290 for 2020, you will need three pieces of information:

  1. Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  2. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  3. Taxable Gross Weight and weight category of your vehicle(s)

The Taxable Gross Weight of your vehicle is the most confusing thing to figure out. Thankfully, we have you covered! Just follow the steps below to calculate your Taxable Gross Weight and weight category for filing the Form 2290.

How to calculate Taxable Gross Weight?

The Taxable Gross Weight of a vehicle is a sum of the following: 

1. The actual unloaded weight of a fully equipped vehicle.

2. The actual unloaded weight of any trailers or semi-trailers that is fully equipped and is generally used in combination with the vehicle. 

3. The weight of the maximum load usually carried on the vehicle and the trailers or semi-trailers. 

Figuring out Taxable Gross Weight Category

The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is calculated based on the taxable gross weight of your truck. You are required to file Form 2290 and pay the HVUT only if the taxable gross weight of your vehicle is 55,000 pounds or more.

The HVUT will vary based on the taxable gross weight. If the taxable gross weight of your truck is 55,000 pounds, you must pay an HVUT of $100. This will increase by $22 for every 1000 pounds until the weight category reaches 75,000 pounds.

For those with a taxable gross weight of over 75,000 pounds, the HVUT amount will be $550 for the tax period.

File Form 2290 Now with ExpressTruckTax

Once you have these three pieces of information, you can e-file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax and get 2290 schedule 1 in a matter of minutes!

And as always, if you have any questions about calculating your Taxable Gross Weight, our 100% US-based support team is standing by! Call (704) 234-6005 between 9am and 6pm Monday-Friday!

(CLOSED) Win A Custom Paintings of Your Very Own Truck!

Leading up to the August 31, 2020 Form 2290 deadline, we’re giving away custom truck paintings to truckers like you!

All you have to do is comment on one of our Facebook posts with a sweet picture of your truck and we’ll pick some to make a framed painting of!

The art will look a little something like this painting of a truck we already gave away:

Legal Stuff

RULES & REGULATIONS
Commenting on an ExpressTruckTax post is necessary to enter to win.

By entering an ExpressTruckTax Giveaway (each, a “Sweepstakes”), you will be bound by these Terms & Conditions and you acknowledge that you satisfy all eligibility requirements. “ExpressTruckTax” means Span Enterprises LLC or any of its affiliates.

Eligibility 

Open to individual legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who have an ExpressTruckTax account and are 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in their state of residence prior to the date of entry. Employees of ExpressTruckTax, its affiliates, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.

Prize(s) and Winner Selection Method

The Sponsor will award a prize to one or more individuals who comment a photo of their truck on the ExpressTruckTax.com Facebook page between 7/21/2020-8/31/2020. Potential winner(s) will be selected from among all eligible entries received. If you are a winner, an e-mail notification or Facebook Message will be sent to you.

You must have commented a photo of your truck to the ExpressTruckTax.com Facebook page, in order to enter or receive a prize. Limit one entry per person and household using only one Facebook account per Sweepstakes. Prize(s) will be fulfilled by the Sponsor. Prize(s) will be delivered by ExpressTruckTax.com.


Each prize will be awarded “as is” and without warranty of any kind, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). If you win a prize, you may not transfer, assign, or redeem the prize for cash. ExpressTruckTax may substitute a prize with a prize of equal or greater value.


How to Enter. You will automatically be entered to win a prize upon commenting a photo of your truck on the ExpressTruckTax.com Facebook page. If you do not wish to automatically be entered into the sweepstakes, you must notify us by email at support@expresstrucktax.com or call us at 704.234.6005. If you choose to promote your entry via social media or other channels, you should disclose your connection to the Sweepstakes. For example, it may be sufficient to include a statement such as #ExpressTruckTaxGiveaway.


This giveaway is not associated with Peterbilt, Facebook.com, or Twitter.com.


Other Sweepstakes. Additional Terms. ExpressTruckTax, reserves the right to modify or cancel a Sweepstakes at any time. ExpressTruckTax and its affiliates are not responsible for: (a) lost, misdirected, late, or incomplete entries or for inaccurate entry information; (b) any operation or transmission error, theft, unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; or (c) damage to any computer or device resulting from downloading Sweepstakes materials. ExpressTruckTax, may disqualify any individual found to be: (x) tampering with a Sweepstakes; (y) violating these Terms & Conditions; or (z) acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or with intent to threaten or harass any person. Incomplete and robotic, automatic, programmed or similar entries will be disqualified. The authorized subscriber of the account used to enter a Sweepstakes at the actual time of entry will be deemed to be the participant and must comply with these Terms & Conditions in the event of a dispute as to entries submitted by multiple users having the same e-mail account.


No more than the 1 prize stated will be awarded. If any errors occur in the selection of a potential winner, or if more prizes are claimed than specified, ExpressTruckTax may award the prize(s) by random drawing from among all eligible claimants. All prizes made available for a Sweepstakes may not be awarded in the event that ExpressTruckTax does not receive a sufficient number of qualified and eligible entries for an applicable Sweepstakes.


Miscellaneous. Each Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the United States. By entering a Sweepstakes, you agree (for yourself and your heirs) that Sponsor, ExpressTruckTax, and each of their respective affiliates and agents, and any entity involved in any aspect of the Sweepstakes (all aforementioned parties are collective, the “Released Parties”) will have no liability, and will be held harmless from and against liability, loss, injury or damage to property or person, including death, and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize or participation in the Sweepstakes, even if caused or contributed to by the negligence of any of the Released Parties.


You agree that the Sponsor’s decisions related to each Sweepstakes and all distribution of prizes are final. Each winner agrees that, by participating in a Sweepstakes, ExpressTruckTax, and their respective affiliates may use the winner’s name in any manner and in any medium for its promotional purposes without additional compensation, including posting in a winner’s list, except where prohibited by law, and Sponsor, ExpressTruckTax, and their respective affiliates may be required to disclose the winner’s address to state regulatory authorities.


Privacy Notice: All information submitted in connection with this Sweepstakes will be treated in accordance with these Terms & Conditions, ExpressTruckTax Privacy Policy.

Real Truckers Review ExpressTruckTax! July 20, 2020 – Testimonials

Did you know that over 600,000 truckers trust ExpressTruckTax for their Form 2290 needs? That’s right!

Plus we have partnered with some of the largest carriers in the nation to simplify the 2290 for their drivers!

All those clients have shown us a lot of love! Check out some more real reviews from real truckers!

Real ExpressTruckTax Reviews!

This website is simple and easy to use! Love it!!

Ricky J. – Illinois

Awesome as always!

David B. – Idaho

Quick and easy. Reasonable fee. Thank you!

David H. – Kansas

Awesome! Super quick. I use Express Every year. Love it.

Steven F. – Oklahoma

Very easy to use and fast!

Jesus S. – North Carolina

+600,000 truckers can’t be wrong!

Our Customer Support Makes Filing Your Form 2290 Easy

Here at ExpressTruckTax, we believe that filing your Form 2290 should be as quick and easy as possible!

That’s why we offer an interview-style e-file process, Ready Returns, free VIN corrections, and instant Schedule 1s all starting at just $9.90 for a single truck.

However, if you have any questions at all while filing your 2290, our US-based, bilingual support team is ready to help you!

If you call, we will actually pick up the phone! That’s something not many of our competitors can say. Plus, our customer support comes at no extra cost to you. 

Our knowledgeable Form 2290 experts can help you figure out your first use month, the taxable gross weight of your truck, or even figure out how to file 2290 amendments. Whatever you need, we have you covered!

ExpressTruckTax Plus

And if you simply don’t have time to file your 2290 for yourself, you can always give our sister product ExpressTruckTax Plus a call!

ExpressTruckTax Plus is a full-service provider that allows you to file your 2290 by phone. Just give them your information and they take care of the rest.

Call ExpressTruckTax Plus now: (887) 520-8640

Real Truckers Review ExpressTruckTax! July 17, 2020 – Testimonials

Did you know that over 600,000 truckers trust ExpressTruckTax for their Form 2290 needs? That’s right!

Plus we have partnered with some of the largest carriers in the nation to simplify the 2290 for their drivers!

All those clients have shown us a lot of love! Check out some real reviews from real truckers!

Real ExpressTruckTax Reviews!

Top, online service. Thanks, ExpressTruckTax.

Sam S. – California

So easy and quick! Thank you!

Debra B. – Pennsylvania

Just an easy way to do my 2290 now. Thank you.

Stephanie B. – Florida

Easy transition. Great service, always improved. THX

Kenneth S. – Florida

This is a very good idea for us to file 2290. Thanks, ExpressTruckTax!

Amanuel H. – Washington

+600,000 truckers can’t be wrong!

What The Moving Forward Act Could Mean For You

A bill is currently being pushed in Congress that could cause raise trucking liability insurance, according to Freightwaves.

Currently, truckers are expected to have at least $750,000 of commercial truck insurance. However, a provision within the larger Moving Forward Act could raise the trucking liability insurance minimum to $2 million – more than twice what is currently expected.

This comes at a time when so-called nuclear verdicts and associated rising commercial truck insurance premiums are making it difficult for many small trucking operations to stay afloat. 

In recent months, many trucking companies have been forced to shutter their operations as a result of trucking liability insurance premiums becoming unaffordable. 

Plus, the trucking industry at large (along with the rest of the economy) is suffering the adverse effects of the coronavirus

The proposed $2 million trucking liability insurance minimum would also be subject to change due to inflation every five years, meaning it would continue to increase over time.

This would be a massive hit to smaller trucking companies who are already struggling to afford commercial truck insurance. The Moving Forward Act, if unchanged, could take out many more small trucking operations.

Still need to file your 2020 Form 2290?

ExpressTruckTax is here for you! We’ve got you covered with US-based customer support, free VIN corrections, and instant Schedule 1s!

Real Truckers Review ExpressTruckTax! July 14, 2020 – Testimonials  

Did you know that over 600,000 truckers trust ExpressTruckTax for their Form 2290 needs? That’s right!

Plus we have partnered with some of the largest carriers in the nation to simplify the 2290 for their drivers!

All those clients have shown us a lot of love! Check out some real reviews from real truckers!

Real ExpressTruckTax Reviews

The best and easiest way to e-file your 2290 tax form!

Samuel C. – Texas

Awesome company and easy to follow instructions!

Anthony M. – Florida

I have been using this website for years. Great service!

Almir B. – Arizona

Made it so easy, highly recommend it.

Javier V. – Texas

LOVE that you make this process so EASY!!! Not all things for truckers are easy!! THANK YOU!!!

Christopher A. – Michigan

600,000 truckers can’t be wrong!

3 Easy Ways To Simplify IRS HVUT Payments

HVUT payments don’t have to be complicated. Don’t know how much you will owe the IRS? Don’t know how to make your 2290 payment? We can help with that!

Here are our top three tips and tricks to help simplify your HVUT payments.

1. Figure out your HVUT Payment

With the HVUT 2290 tax payment calculator from ExpressTruckTax, you can figure out exactly how much HVUT you will owe the IRS. 

Simply enter your First Use Month and Weight Category and we will calculate precisely how much HVUT you owe! 

Take the guesswork and the stress out of your HVUT tax payment this year!

Tax Calculator

2. Choose the best method to make your HVUT payments

There are three IRS HVUT 290 payment methods available to truckers for the 2020-21 tax year. 

Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)

EFW is just your standard bank account transfer. You’ll need to provide your bank account number and routing number to the IRS. Typically they will withdraw your payment within one or two business days.

Electronic Federal Tax Payment Service (EFTPS)

EFTPS is a service offered by the IRS to simplify tax payments. It is a highly secure solution that allows you to schedule out payments in advance

If you choose EFTPS to pay your IRS 2290 payment, you’ll need to create an account by enrolling in the program here.

Check or Money Order

If you choose to make your 2290 payment by check or money order, you’ll need to remember to mail it to them. The responsibility to be on time is entirely on you.

Mail your check or money order to:

Internal Revenue Service,

P.O. Box 804525,

Cincinnati, OH 45280-4525

3. Choose the right 2290 E-file provider

Many e-file providers have confusing processes for filing out HVUT returns. In most cases, the structure makes it hard to know how much you will need to pay them and how you can pay the IRS.

However, with ExpressTruckTax, everything is upfront. Our pricing is transparent. Our interview-style e-filing process makes filing easy. And we make sure you know how and when you need to pay the IRS.

Plus, if you have any questions you can always call our US-based customer support team!

Real Truckers Review ExpressTruckTax! July 10, 2020 – Testimonials   

Did you know that over 600,000 truckers trust ExpressTruckTax for their Form 2290 needs? That’s right!

Plus we have partnered with some of the largest carriers in the nation to simplify the 2290 for their drivers!

All those clients have shown us a lot of love! Check out some real reviews from real truckers!

Real ExpressTruckTax Reviews

Thank you for thinking about people who struggle with tax lingo!

Kevin – Texas

Love that we can copy a previous return. Takes the worry out of it. Easy peasy!

Kelli – California

Kim (CSR) who answered the phone was GREAT! Thanks ExpressTruckTax!

Sheldon – South Carolina

Love your service. You make it easy and convenient to file at a reasonable price. THX

Donavan – Virginia

They’re inexpensive and simple.

Dustin – Washington

600,000 truckers can’t be wrong!