Category: e-file 2290

2013-2014 Form 2290 Tax Year Filing Period Now Open

Posted on July 1, 2013 by - 2290 form, 2290 online, e-file 2290, easy 2290, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012-2013, Heavy vehicle use tax 2290, irs 2290

The IRS is now accepting Form 2290 Returns for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes for the new 2013 – 2014 Tax Year. Each Heavy Highway Vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more must be filed for on an annual basis using Form 2290.

The Filing period for this tax begins today, July 1st and ends on August 31st.

Now that the IRS has officially begun to accept these returns electronically, you can E-File Form 2290 online and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just minutes. In July and August we will provide extended live phone, chat, & email support. When you call us, there are no options to select, menus to dial through, or robots to deal with. Our phone support is provided by Real People based at our headquarters in Rock Hill, SC, who know all about the HVUT E-Filing Process.

To get started today, visit ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our Express Tax Support Center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.  We have Spanish Support too!

IRS E-Filing System Unavailable from 10 pm May 23 – 9 am May 28th

Posted on May 24, 2013 by - e-file 2290, expresstrucktax, Internal Revenue Service closings, IRS closings, IRS deadlines, IRS downtime

Reminder the IRS E-Filing system will be down from 10 pm Thursday, May 23rd through 9 am Tuesday May 28th. You can still transmit your returns using ExpressTruckTax.com during this time, but you will not receive your Stamped Schedule 1 until Tuesday, once the IRS begins processing the returns.

Also note, the downtime does NOT affect any filing deadlines. All deadlines will remain the same.

ExpressTruckTax works to help you stay informed of situations that may affect you. For any questions please contact us at ExpressTruckTax, email support@ExpressTruckTax.com or call 704.234.6005.

IRS To Be Closed Tomorrow, May 24th

Posted on May 23, 2013 by - e-file 2290, expresstrucktax, Internal Revenue Service closings, IRS closings, IRS deadlines, IRS furloughed days

The IRS will be closed on tomorrow May 24th, as well as June 14, July 5, July 22 and Aug. 30, 2013 due to the current budget situation. Filing and payment deadlines will NOT be affected, so you will want to take these dates into account as advised by the IRS:

  • Due to the current budget situation, including the sequester, all IRS operations will be closed on those days. This means that all IRS offices, including all toll-free hotlines, the Taxpayer Advocate Service and the agency’s nearly 400 taxpayer assistance centers nationwide, will be closed on those days. IRS employees will be furloughed without pay. No tax returns will be processed and no compliance-related activities will take place.
  • The IRS noted that taxpayers should continue to file their returns and pay any taxes due as usual.
  • Taxpayers needing to contact the IRS about their returns or payments should be sure to take these furlough dates into account. In some instances, this may include taxpayers with returns or payments due soon after a furlough day, such as the June 17 deadline for taxpayers abroad and those making a second-quarter estimated tax payment as well as the Sept. 3 deadline for truckers filing a highway use tax return.

For full details see the IRS notice.

ExpressTruckTax works to help you stay informed of situations that may affect you. For more information, contact us at ExpressTruckTax, email support@ExpressTruckTax.com or call 704.234.6005.

Payment Options to Pay Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes Due to the IRS

Posted on February 7, 2013 by - e-file 2290, EFTPS, EFW, electronic federal tax payment system, Electronic Funds withdrawal, expresstrucktax, Form 2290 IRS payment options, Form 2290 Online

When E-Filing with ExpressTruckTax you have 3 options for paying any tax amounts due.  Electronic Funds Withdrawl (EFW) using your bank routing number and bank account number, Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) by visiting EFTPS.gov or by mailing in a check or money order.

Each payment method is processed directly by the US Treasury. Regardless of the payment method you choose you can still receive your Stamped Schedule 1 via email within minutes of your return being accepted by the IRS because you have either paid or made an electronic promise to pay the taxes due. You will choose your payment option during the process of E-Filing your Form 2290.

Please note that credit cards cannot be used to make tax payments because the IRS does not accept this payment method for 2290s at this time.

To E-File the Form 2290 online now, go to ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our Express Tax Support Center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.  We have Spanish Support too!

Tomorrow is the Deadline to file Form 2290

Posted on October 30, 2012 by - e-file 2290, EIN, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290 Deadline, Form 2290 mobile, IRS tax, Schedule 1, Use Tax, VIN

Tomorrow, October 31st is the deadline to file Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles first placed on public highways during the month of September.

Form 2290, is the form you use to file your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax or HVUT.  this tax is imposed by the federal government in order to help pay for the damage done to our public highways by vehicles that weigh 55,000 or more.

You can pay your Highway Use Tax quickly and easily using ExpressTruckTax.com.  All you need is some basic business information, EIN, VIN and Gross Vehicle Weight.  You will have the option to choose which form of payment you would like to use to pay your IRS fees and then transmit your information directly to the IRS. Within minutes you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1, which is your receipt or proof that you filed your Form 2290.

If you are on the road and unable to get to a computer you can use our mobile site at http://m.expresstrucktax.com.

For more information or to get started today, visit ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our friendly US Truck Tax Experts in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.  We have Spanish Support too!

E-File Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles First Used in September 2012

Posted on October 26, 2012 by - 2290 deadline, e-file 2290, EIN, Federal Heavy Highway Use tax, Form 2290, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, Prorated 2290 tax, stamped Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

The HVUT, or the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is mandatory for vehicles to file the IRS Form 2290 after the first use month. The typical tax year for heavy vehicles begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year. For vehicles that are first used during the tax year, a prorated tax must be paid for the months that the vehicle was in use. This can be done with the IRS Form 2290 and the easiest way to e-file the 2290 is through ExpressTruckTax.com

When a new vehicle is placed in service, the Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the following month. The tax will be prorated based on the number of months the vehicle will have been used during the tax year. If a vehicle was used during any part of a month, the tax will be calculated for that month as a whole. For example, if a vehicle was used on September 28th (or any date during the month), it will be taxed as though it was used the entire month. So vehicles that were placed in service during the month of September will need to file HVUT using the 2290 by September 30, and the tax will be based on 10 months, instead of the full year.

All you will need is some basic business information, EIN, VIN and Gross Weight of the Vehicle to complete the return.  Then you will transmit the return to the IRS and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just minutes! If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact us our US based customer support team in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Form 2290 E-File Tips

Posted on September 5, 2012 by - 2012-2013 Form 2290 E-File deadline extended, e-file 2290, express truck tax, extended customer support hours, Form 2290, Form 2290 Online, heavy vehicle use tax, IRS E-file extension

With the extended E-File Form 2290 deadline coming soon, we have had many questions and unusual situations arise during the filing process. For instance, some or our returning customers had changed their email address since last year, so they were unable to log into their account.  With ExpressTruckTax.com, there is no need to set up another username to remember, instead you just use your email address to set up and access your account.  Should you change your email address and the email address you previously used, no longer exists you would simply use your previous email address to login to your account and then click on ‘My Account’ and then ‘change contact details’.  From there you will be able to update the email address listed on your account, which will update your login info as well.  If you do not remember the password you can contact our customer support team at 704-234-6005 and after verification, we will be able to change your email and then send a password reset.

We have extended customer support hours this week from 8AM till 11.30PM EST to ensure you can get the assistance you may need in order to get your Form 2290 filed by the September 7, 2012 deadline.

Friday is the deadline so to E-File the Form 2290 online now, go to ExpressTruckTax.com. If you have any questions, contact our friendly US based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Form 2290 Suspended Vehicles

Posted on August 28, 2012 by - agricultural vehicle, e-file 2290, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Online, highway motor vehicle, HVUT, suspended vehicles

We here at ExpressTruckTax.com are frequently asked why they have to file a Form 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Return if they only have a vehicle that is considered suspended.  If a highway motor vehicle does not exceed mileage 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles) it is considered suspended and is exempt from tax.

Mileage use limit means the use of a vehicle on public highways 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 used during a period, regardless of the number of owners.

An agricultural vehicle is any highway motor vehicle that is:

  • 1. Used (or expected to be used) primarily for farming purposes, and
  • 2. Registered (under state laws) as a highway motor vehicle used for farming purposes for the entire period. A special tag or license plate identifying the vehicle as used for farming is not required for it to be considered an agricultural vehicle.

So why would do you have to file?  In order to obtain your registration and/or tags, state require and Stamped Schedule 1 from the IRS for all vehicles 55,000 lbs or more.  You must file Form 2290 in order to receive your Stamped Schedule 1.

At ExpressTruckTax.com, you can file your Form 2290 and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes. Friday is the deadline so to E-File the Form 2290 online now, go to ExpressTruckTax.com. If you have any questions, contact our friendly US based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Misconceptions about Filing Form 2290

Posted on August 20, 2012 by - 2290 form, 2290 online, 2290 tax, e-file 2290, E-filing Form 2290, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012, irs 2290, IRS Penalties, Suspended vehicle, Tax 2290, truck tax 2290

Over the years, we have had reoccurring questions about a few misconceptions about filing Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use tax (HVUT).  So we would like to provide some information to help clarify it for you.
What are my Payment Options?
There are 3 Options:
(1) Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)
(2) Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
(3) Mail a check or money order.
How do I apply for credit using Form 2290 when a vehicle is lost or stolen?
The Form 8849 Schedule 6, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes, can be filed to claim a refund or credit of heavy vehicle use taxes previously paid.
What is a suspended vehicle?
A highway motor vehicle which does not exceed mileage 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles) is exempt from tax and considered ‘suspended.’
Do I pay the penalty using the Form 2290?
The IRS will notify you if you have a penalty due, at which time you can send a letter to the IRS explaining why you have reasonable cause for filing or paying late.
We hope these answers to the most common questions we receive, helps you. If you have any more questions, please contact our friendly US based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

IRS Recommends E-Filing Form 2290 HVUT

Posted on August 17, 2012 by - 2290, August 31st 2012, e-file 2290, E-file form 2290, e-filing deadline, Form 2290, heavy vehicle use tax, irs 2290, Schedule 1 form 2290, stamped Schedule 1, Truck Tax

Anyone who is filing a return with 25 or more vehicles is required to file electronically, but the IRS is encouraging everyone to do so. Through an IRS Authorized E-File Provider, like ExpressTruckTax.com, you can file your Form 2290, pay your HVUT taxes owed to the IRS and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes. When you E-File your Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, it will save you time and you will have an online record of previous year’s filings.
The entire process only takes a few minutes, including getting your Schedule 1 back. No more manually filling out paper returns and mailing them in and waiting to receive your Schedule 1 back in the mail, or taking into the IRS field office only to stand in line, often times for hours. When you E-File you avoid all of that and once you create your account and file your return, it is even easier for future years, because you will not have to reenter all the information; it will already be in the system.
It is your responsibility to know when and if you have to file. You must file Form 2290 and Schedule 1 for the tax period beginning on July 1, 2012, and ending on June 30, 2013, if a taxable highway motor vehicle (defined below) is registered, or required to be registered, in your name under state, District of Columbia, Canadian, or Mexican law at the time of its first use during the period and the vehicle has a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.
The deadline is August 31, 2012, so file now. The IRS will shut down their E-Filing system on at 1pm August 31, 2012 for maintenance over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend. The E-Filing system will resume on at noon on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Since it will only take minutes, there is no need to put it off until the last minute.
To E-File the Form 2290 online now, go to ExpressTruckTax.com. If you have any questions, contact our friendly US based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.