Category: 2290 Free VIN Correction

Everything You Need To Know About VIN Corrections In ExpressTruckTax

Posted on August 26, 2022 by - 2290 Free VIN Correction, 2290 VIN Correction, 2290 VIN Corrections

Form 2290 is an IRS tax form that needs to be completed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. This tax form needs to be filed annually by August 31st each year. The deadline is approaching fast so below you will find some helpful tips about VIN numbers which are important when filling out Form 2290. 

What is a VIN?

VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number. Every vehicle has one and each VIN consists of a unique set of 17 numbers and letters that help identify a vehicle. The VIN of a vehicle is entered when filing Form 2290 so that the IRS knows what vehicle(s) you are filing Form 2290 for.

What is a VIN Correction?

If the wrong VIN is entered when filing Form 2290, and the form is submitted with this wrong VIN, a VIN correction must be filed. This correction must be filed so that the correct VIN appears on the Stamped Schedule 1 that you obtain upon filing Form 2290. If the correct VIN does not appear on the Stamped Schedule 1, there is a chance that you may be fined or penalized for this. There is no deadline to file a VIN correction.

How do you use ExpressTruckTax to file a VIN correction?

Form 2290 Amendment for Vin Correction

If a mistake is made when Form 2290 is filed and only a few characters are off you are able to file a Form 2290 Amendment for a VIN Correction to get it fixed. This process amends your previously filed Form 2290 and ensures that you will receive a Stamped Schedule 1 with the corrected VIN. If you filed your original Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax you are able to correct your VIN for free using this process.

Other VIN Correction Option

If your VIN mistake on your Form 2290 is off by more than a few characters or the entire VIN is wrong, you must file another Form 2290. Once the second Form 2290 gets accepted, Form 8849 must be filed. If the tax has already been paid, the Form 8849 will be used to request a credit back for the tax paid. If the tax has not been paid yet, you will need to provide an explanation and documentation as to why the original Form 2290 should be dismissed.

File With ExpressTruckTax Today!

ExpressTruckTax makes correcting VINs and filing Form 2290 fast and simple with its many user-friendly features. ExpressTruckTax offers a number of useful features including a free VIN checker that checks to make sure the VIN entered has 17 digits. There are also several convenient payment options including the new option to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax directly from ExpressTruckTax. The Form 2290 deadline is August 31st, 2022, and is only a few days away. What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today!

How To Make Amendments To Your Form 2290

Posted on March 4, 2020 by - 2290 form Schedule 1, 2290 Free VIN Correction, 2290 highway use tax

Make a mistake on your Form 2290? Need to update something? That’s OK! It happens to the best of us!

If you need to make a Form 2290 correction, you have several options available to you, depending on what you need to change.

If you need to change only 1 digit of your VIN number, report a higher weight amount, or more mileage than you anticipated, you can file a 2290 Amendment.

Form 2290 Amendments are free when you file with ExpressTruckTax!

If, however, your changes are more substantial (your name, address, EIN, or basically anything else is incorrect) and your Form 2290 was already accepted by the IRS you will need to file a Form 8849 to void your previous Form 2290.

Then, you will need to file a new Form 2290 with the correct information.

Follow these simple steps to make changes to your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.

Filing a Form 2290 Amendment

  1. Log in to your ExpressTruckTax account.
  2. On your Dashboard, select “Start New Return”.
  3. Click “Form 2290 Amendments” and then “Start Form 2290 Amendment”.
  4. Select which type of amendment you need to make (VIN, Taxable Gross Weight Increase, or Mileage Exceeded).
  5. Continue following the prompts, pay the filing fee (if you filed your 2290 with another provider), and then transmit to the IRS.

Updating your business information and filing a new Form 2290

  1. On your Dashboard, select “+Add” on the far right side of your screen under Businesses to add the corrected business information.
  2. Complete this form with the correct EIN and business information that you need to file your 2290 under. When you are finished, click “Continue” at the bottom of the page.
  3. Check that you are now filing under the correct business. It will be highlighted on the right side of your screen and your newly corrected business details will be displayed across the top.
  4. Select “Start New Return”. Then select whether you need to file for 1 vehicle or multiple vehicles.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete your corrected 2290 and then transmit to the IRS.
  6. Once you receive the Schedule 1 in your email with the watermark, save the file as a picture (.JPEG or .PNG).

Filing a Form 8849 with ExpressTruckTax

  1. On your Dashboard, go to the right side of your screen and select the business that you originally filed under with the incorrect information. 
  2. Select “Start New Return”.
  3. Then select “Form 8849 Schedule 6” and then “Start Form 8849”.
  4. Select December as the ending month of your tax year. Then click “Next”.
  5. Continue to click “Next” and skip to the “Tax Overpayment” section. 
  6. Select “Add Vehicle” to enter your claim information and then select “Choose File” to attach the Stamped Schedule 1 that you just received and saved as a .JPEG or .PNG.
  7. Be sure to include a detailed explanation of the reason why you are filing the 8849 (incorrect name, address, EIN, etc.) and then select “Save”.
  8. Continue following the prompts, pay the filing fee, and then transmit to the IRS.
  9. The IRS will contact you by mail within 6 to 8 weeks with regard to your 8849 filing.

Start filing your Form 2290 today!

With ExpressTruckTax, the e-filing process is fast and easy. You’ll get your stamped Schedule 1 back in minutes and you can file a Form 2290 Amendment for free!

Exceeding the Mileage Limit: E-filing Form 2290 Amendments

Posted on September 23, 2016 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 Free VIN Correction, Agricultural Vehicles, expresstrucktax, Form 2290 corrections, mileage limit, Mileage Limit Exceeded, suspended vehicles

E-Filing Form 2290 Amendments
E-Filing Form 2290 Amendments

As we move further away from 2290 deadline season, it becomes more clear that filers might need to make amendments, corrections, and changes to the 2290’s they’ve already filed.

Of course, we’re not going to cover all of those corrections that can be made in one post. As part of our ongoing discussion about e-filing Form 2290 Amendments, we’re focusing on what to do when you Exceed the Mileage Use Limit.

Mileage Limits on IRS Form 2290

Mileage use limit for a heavy vehicle on public highways is 5,000 miles (or) less (7,500 miles (or) less for agricultural vehicles). The mileage use limit applies to the total mileage a vehicle is on the road during a period, regardless of the number of owners.

Just like when we talked about VIN corrections, ExpressTruckTax has an option for those who exceed the mileage use limit.

Exceeding the Limit

What should you do when your suspended vehicles exceeds the mileage use limit?

It’s not unusual for a suspended vehicle to exceed its mileage use limit, which is why the IRS allows you to file an amendment if your vehicle exceeds the mileage use limit.

So how do you do it? Traditionally, you to need to calculate the tax on Form 2290, page 2, based on the month the vehicle was first used in the period. After that, you file the amended Form 2290 and Schedule 1 by the last day of the month following the month in which the mileage use limit was exceeded.

However, if you want to file your amendment fast, login to ExpressTruckTax.com, where it’s easy to file a mileage limit amendment and accurately calculate the tax due to IRS. Best of all, you will get your Schedule 1 for the new claim within minutes.

If you’ve e-filed with us before, you can select that return from our system. We also accept new filers, as well.

If you have questions about e-filing a 2290 amendment, please call us at 704.234.6005 – we’re here ready to answer your call in Rock Hill, SC, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Related Blog: Form 2290: Adding Suspended Vehicles

Correcting a 2290: Part 1 – VIN Corrections

Posted on September 13, 2016 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 Free VIN Correction, Form 2290, Free VIN, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, VIN Correction, VIN Corrections

Correcting a 2290: Part 1 - VIN Corrections
Correcting a 2290: Part 1 – VIN Corrections

So you e-filed your HVUT 2290, but realize you made an error on your VIN, yet the IRS accepted it
anyway. What do you do?

Well, if you e-filed with us, you can just login and e-file one of the Form 2290 Amendments we offer – specifically, the free VIN correction!

Since filing season has come and gone, we decided that we’re going to spend the rest of the month focusing on a favorite subject of ours: HVUT amendments and corrections!

We know mistakes happen, and that includes mistakes on the IRS Form 2290. With our free VIN correction option, you won’t have to worry about it anymore. We also offer VIN corrections at a small cost, no matter who you filed with. What we’re saying is, we have you covered!

So how do you e-file a VIN correction?

VIN Correction Made Easy

It’s pretty simple, you just start at the dashboard (after signing in) like always, and then select Start New Return.

You’ll be promoted with a few options – just press Start under “Form 2290 Amendments.”

From here, you can choose if you want to file a VIN Correction, a Taxable Gross Weight Increase, or a Mileage Exceeded amendment.

After that, you simply let us know if you filed with us before, and then we’re on our way to fixing that VIN!

Remember, if you e-filed with ExpressTruckTax, you can just e-file a VIN correction without paying anything. However, we will need your credit card information for verification purposes, but the service itself is free. After you correct your VIN, your corrected Schedule 1 will arrive within minutes.

File HVUT Error Free with ExpressTruckTax

Posted on August 16, 2016 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 Free VIN Correction, IRS HVUT Form 2290, IRS rejection error message, rejected tax return, tax audit

File HVUT Error Free with ExpressTruckTax
File HVUT Error Free with ExpressTruckTax

If there’s one thing we know about tax time, it’s how stressful it can be. With deadlines everywhere, it almost feels like you’re racing the clock to get everything done.

Which is why we also know, plenty of filers out there make mistakes. Sometimes it’s the wrong vehicle identification number (VIN), which can go unnoticed until it’s too late.

Of course, sometimes you file and think everything is fine, only to find out your return has been rejected.

So what should you do? Well, at ExpressTruckTax, we make sure that our e-filing customers have a few safety lines in the IRS Form 2290 game.

Free VIN Corrections:

This is pretty straightforward – we have implemented a system that allows our current year e-filers to come back and file a FREE VIN correction. That’s right, free! Trust us, it’s a lot better than correcting your VIN at an IRS office.

If you didn’t file Form 2290, but you need to file a correction, it’s only a small fee using our system. Don’t make that mistake twice!

We also offer Form 2290 Amendments for increase in vehicle weight and suspended vehicles exceeding their mileage.

Audit Check BEFORE Filing

One of the most important features we offer at ExpressTruckTax is an audit check before you transmit Form 2290. Now, this “audit check” inspects your return for any major errors that can keep your return from being accepted.

By reviewing your errors before we transmit, you won’t have your return rejected right off the bat.

Free Re-Filing for Rejected Returns

Alright, so you messed up something BIG and it snick through the cracks. Don’t freak out—you can re-file any rejected returns with ExpressTruckTax.

Not bad, eh?

So when you go to e-file your HVUT IRS Form 2290 – are you gonna go with some run of the mill e-filer, or the premier e-filing solution?

The choice is clear if you ask us!

4 HVUT Errors You’ve Already Made

Posted on April 8, 2016 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 deadline, 2290 Free VIN Correction, Form 2290, go paperless

Sure, Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes aren’t due until August, but do you know the most common errors?

While we have audit and error checks built into ExpressTruckTax, there are always a some user-end errors you need to watch out for.

The last thing you want is for one to slip by the cracks and go unnoticed until it’s too late!

Hopefully you haven’t made any of these, but we will do our best to guide you through these troubled waters.

Your VIN Was Mistyped

Honestly, this is one of the most common errors we hear about. With vehicle identification numbers being a 17-digit string of characters, who can be blamed?

Since these codes are frequently entered wrong, we know that plenty of truckers have to deal with this.

Now, really this is between you and the IRS, because you might file with the wrong VIN and never know. Yeah, that’ll be bad if you need to present your schedule 1 to some aspect of the law.

And don’t forget, your VIN numbers will never contain an O, I, or Q, unless the truck is over 20 years old.

So if you entered the wrong VIN and filed with ExpressTruckTax, log back in and get a free VIN correction. If you didn’t file with us, you can still file for a VIN correction after paying a small fee.

You Are Paper Filing… Because It’s the Stone Age

Sorry, we kid. We are a little gung-ho about e-filing, so we like to rag on paper every now and then.

But really, paper filing puts you and your trucking profession in unnecessary danger. The error rate on typical paper filing sits around 21%, while e-filing is less than 1%.

What other reasons should you e-file? I dunno, you hate doing paperwork by hand, and you’re not a mathematician. That counts for us, at least.

Plus you will get your stamped Schedule 1 in minutes.

You Don’t Need a New 2290, You Paid on Your Old Truck

Oh yeah, you paid. For your last truck, not your new one!

Just because you have 2290s for your old vehicle, doesn’t mean you’re set on your new one. The IRS does not believe in a 1-1 truck transference, so you can’t either.

That means you need to register your new truck like you would your old one, except you e-file your 2290 based on the first month you use it.

Speaking of First Month

If you bought your truck this year, you will have a first used month unique to the purchase at a prorated amount.

Basically, you’re only charged from the first month you use the truck instead of your typical July/August filing date.

Since August is the deadline, you will still have to pay that deadline, even if you bought your truck in May or June.

Don’t make this common mistake! And if you did, it’s better to file late than never.

And One More, as a Bonus…

You’re not e-filing with ExpressTruckTax! With our built-in error checks, easy to use e-filing system, and Truck Zone business center, you have plenty of reasons to e-file with us.

Plus you get your stamped Schedule 1 in minutes, so you can get back on the road in no time.

If you have any questions, give us a call at 704.234.6005. Or shoot us an email at Support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Are YOU making these 2290 errors?

VIN Corrections 101: Fixing Your 2290s

Posted on March 16, 2016 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 Free VIN Correction, 2290 stamped Schedule 1, Vehicle Identification Number, VIN Number

So you filed Form 2290 and received your Stamped Schedule 1, but now you’ve discovered you used  the wrong vehicle identification number. What do you do?

Don’t worry, mistakes happen in the realm of tax filings, which is why we have 2290 Amendments. Let’s be real, your VIN is a scramble of 17 alphanumeric characters—sometimes you might hit the wrong key. And trust us, we’ve seen a few 5’s that look like the letter S more than once on a VIN. To err is human!

If you filed your heavy vehicle use tax with ExpressTruckTax, you can e-file a VIN correction FREE of charge. Since your original filing was with us, we think we can help you out. And if you used another service or paper filed your 2290, you can also e-file a VIN correction for a small fee.

How does it work? Well, VIN corrections can be only filed for taxable or suspended vehicles, not for credit vehicles or prior year suspended vehicles. When you file a VIN correction for Form 2290, you can’t combine it with credits claimed on the same form. Also, the wrong VIN must have been paid for in the original form 2290. Otherwise, the IRS will assign penalties in addition to the actual tax.

How do you e-file your VIN correction? After logging in to ExpressTruckTax, click Start New Return and you’ll be prompted with three options. From there, you need to select Form 2290 Amendments.

After that, you are prompted to choose between a VIN Correction, a Taxable Gross Weight Increase, and Mileage Exceeded. Underneath VIN Correction, click Start.

From that point on, your options split between previous filers and new customers. If you filed your 2290 with us before, this is where you can e-file your VIN correction for free!

After that, it’s only a matter of entering the incorrect VIN and updating it to the correct VIN. For a more detailed explanation, check out this video!

So don’t forget, if you filed with ExpressTruckTax, you can e-file a VIN correction with no strings attached. Now, we do need your credit card information for verification purposes, but the service itself is free. After you correct your VIN, you will get your corrected Schedule 1 in minutes. Don’t forget, if you didn’t file your HVUT with us, you can still pay for a VIN correction.

If for any reason you have any questions about e-filing your VIN correction, our friendly customer support team can help you out! Reach us by phone at 704.234.6005, email at support@ExpressTruckTax.com, or live chat with us on our website!

What do You Get for $9.90?

Posted on June 29, 2015 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 Free VIN Correction, Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, Form 2290 corrections, HVUT, Schedule 1, Truck Tax, VIN Corrections

You may have heard us constantly say we’re “the best value in the industry”, but what exactly do you get for the price?


Well, for starters:

  • No other IRS-authorized E-File Provider offers a price this low.
    • Priced at just $9.90, we truly are the best value in the industry. And with us, you get more than just e-filing: you get a great product and superior customer service.
  • We have the best customer support team in the industry.
    • In fact, we call them Support Legends because no matter who you get connected to, they can handle your questions with ease. All of them are fully trained and here all year around—whether it’s HVUT season or not. 
  • We work closely with truckers, owner-operators, and trucking associations.
    • That means we understand the industry and the frustration that comes with filing heavy vehicle use tax. Unlike other providers, we can provide you the best value and the best product specifically for the trucking industry!

    And all of that comes free! We haven’t even scratched the surface of everything ExpressTruckTax can do for you—and for just $9.90! We’ll be saving you some dolla dolla bills y’all.

    What You Get For the Price

    • The Ability to E-file Your 2290 With Ease
      • ExpressTruckTax provides you with a great and easy-to-use product. In fact, we have the most efficient e-filing process out there! All you have to do is follow three easy steps, and then you’re done. You can get your Stamped Schedule 1 in minutes and get back to your life. It really is as easy as 1-2-3!
    • Stamped Schedule 1 (in Minutes!)
      • Getting your Stamped Schedule 1 with ExpressTruckTax is really easy! From start to finish, your journey to your Stamped Schedule 1 should take less than 10 minutes. Then you have your proof of filing and you’re well on your way to renewing your vehicle registration for the coming year. You can access your Stamped Schedule 1 with ExpressTruckTax one of three ways: 
        • 1. We will automatically email it to you
        • 2. There will be a copy in your ExpressTruckTax account on your Dashboard page
        • 3. You can have us fax or mail it to you, or anywhere you want.
    • Truck Zone
      • Truck Zone is a virtual garage that has been integrated into ExpressTruckTax. Whether you have one truck or a multitude, Truck Zone can help you securely organize all of your vehicle information. That way you only have to enter it once, and Truck Zone will remember it for you year after year.
    • Email Notifications
      • As soon as your Form 2290 is accepted by the IRS, you will get an email from us containing your Stamped Schedule 1. If your Form 2290 is rejected, we will also send you an email notification immediately with the exact reason for the rejection. That way you can pinpoint the exact error, correct it, and then you can re-transmit your 2290 to the IRS free of charge!
    • Form 2290 Archive
      • We also archive your Form 2290 and Stamped Schedule 1 on our secure server year after year. That means you can use our FastTransfer feature to copy your HVUT from a previous year so you don’t have to start over from scratch. Or if you ever lose your Stamped Schedule 1 and need to pull up a new one, we’ve got you covered.
    • Free VIN Corrections
      • Sometimes you can make some mistakes. Maybe you mixed up a letter or a number, or maybe you’re confusing one VIN with a different truck. It happens! That’s why we give you free VIN corrections. And it only takes a few minutes to file your correction with ExpressTruckTax.
    • Credits for sold/destroyed/stolen vehicles
      • If you sold your truck during the tax year and purchased a different vehicle, you can claim the credit for the sold truck and file your 2290 for your new truck on one return! The credit from the truck you sold will be automatically applied to the amount of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax you owe on your new truck.
    • Our Support Legends
      • They’re so good, I had to list them twice! If you have any questions about any part of the e-filing or amendment process, we have an amazing support team. Just give them a call at 704.234.6005 or shoot them an email at support@expresstrucktax.com for 24/hour support in both English and Spanish. There is no problem they can’t solve!

    Free VIN Corrections: Only with ExpressTruckTax

    Posted on June 16, 2015 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 Free VIN Correction, Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, Schedule 1, VIN Corrections

    Everybody makes mistakes, even truck tax professionals. That’s why at ExpressTruckTax we are a  firm believer in second chances!

    After you e-file with us the first time, we offer you free VIN corrections just in case you make an error. That way you don’t have to pay another fee to file again just because you may have mixed up two numbers. It’s one of the endless perks we offer our returning users.

    However, if you didn’t file with us originally, you can always e-file a Form 2290 Amendment quickly and affordably through ExpressTruckTax.

    From start to finish, the whole process of e-filing corrections and amendments through ExpressTruckTax is very easy! Plus, it only takes a few minutes and then it’s right back to your life!

    In fact, if you’ve filed with us before, then the amendment process will be very familiar for you. Here’s how to file for VIN corrections of Form 2290 Amendments:

    Step 1: Log in or Create an Account

    • Once your account is created, or you’ve logged in, click “Start” under Form 2290 Amendments.
    • Then select the Amendment you would like to file. For this case, you will choose VIN correction (though we also offer amendments for vehicle weight increase and exceeding the mileage limit).

    Step 2: Correction Time

    • Select whether you’d like to correct a return you previously e-filed with us, or one filed elsewhere.
    • Next enter your vehicle’s first-used month.
    • Select Add VIN Correction, and enter the vehicle’s originally-reported VIN (the one entered incorrectly). Then enter the gross weight, whether the vehicle is taxable or suspended, and lastly enter the new, correct VIN.
    • If you need to correct the VIN of more than one vehicle, click “Save and Add Another.” If you only need to correct one, just click “Save” and you’re done!

    Step 3: Review and Submit

    • Before you submit your information to the IRS, be sure to check for errors one last time. You definitely don’t want to have to file another amendment! Our Instant Audit will also scan your return for gaps and errors.
    • Now hit the big green “TRANSMIT” button to securely submit your VIN correction. Now all you have to do is wait for IRS approval!

    Once the IRS accepts your correction, you’ll get a shiny new Stamped Schedule 1! Most users receive theirs within 10 minutes of submitting their correction.

    You can also choose to set up additional notifications, and you can elect to have your return faxed to you or mailed to your carrier, home office, or even your accountant. Whatever works for you!

    As always, if you find yourself in times of trouble, give us a call at 704.234.6005 or send us an email at support@expresstrucktax.com for 24/hour support in English and Spanish. Whatever you need, we’re here for you.