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August Trucking Events: Contests and Giveaways Galore!

Posted on August 5, 2014 by - august events, Expresstrucktax.com, trucking news

We’re back, Trucking Nation, showcasing August’s most thrilling Trucking Events!

Summer isn’t over yet! So pack the kids in the van; there’s still time to sneak in some last minute fun before school is back in session. Let’s enjoy these long, sunny days with some long, shiny trucks!

First up this weekend, August 8-9, The Waupun Truck-n-Show in Waupun, Wisconsin! They’re celebrating their Chrome Anniversary after 25 years of fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the event

benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation and Special Olympics, making it doubly sweet! Friday night features the spectacular “Lights of the Night” convoy illuminating the darkened main street! And that’s just the beginning of the action! Saturday is stuffed with activities ranging from motorcycle rides to a parade through town ending in a catered lunch! Climb into the cabs of polished-up big rigs, peruse the many vendors, and chat with fellow truckers. There’s something for everybody this weekend in Waupun!

August 14-16 kicks off the Great Salt Lake Truck Show! Get there Thursday to register if you’d like to compete in the show. And who wouldn’t want to? They’re giving away more than $10,000 in cash and prizes this year! Start polishing, baby! Friday, there’s a Light Show at dusk after the judging. And Saturday has no shortage of fun, either– enter a Silent Auction, compete in the Truck Pull competition, and then attend the awards ceremony!

Swing by Dallas, Texas, August 21-23 for The Great American Trucking Show! This three-day indoor event is the culmination of Overdrive’s Pride & Polish contests held all over the nation. These trucks will be white-glove clean, even under the hood! If competing in a beauty contest isn’t your speed, there’s guaranteed to be something for you here. GATS has free educational seminars with hands-on demonstrations to help you prepare for safety audits. And there’s loads of opportunities to network with other industry professionals, some even find jobs here!

To finish out this month-of-fun head over to Brooks, Oregon, for The American Truck Historical Society’s Brooks Truck Show! It kicks off Friday night the 22nd, with a truck light-up “Night Glow.” Stick around for Saturday’s festivities, and you’ll get to see loads of antique and vintage trucks in fine, working condition! You’ll even see international trucks too, not your typical truck show! And it’s non-competitive, so everyone can sit back and relax! It’s the laid-back trucker’s dream destination!

Wherever you’re trucking this month, there’s an event just for you! And all of us at ExpressTruckTax love to know what you’re getting up to. So let us know, Trucking Nation! Which of August’s trucking events will you be attending? Or better yet, which competitions will you be winning?

Tax Professional Perks: Available Payment Options & More!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, Tax Professional

It might be #TruckerTuesday, but today’s blog is for all of you Tax Professionals out there. With only a month left in this Form 2290 filing season, there’s no faster, simpler way to E-file for all of your clients than with ExpressTruckTax!

Tax professionals provide a valuable service for our dear Trucking Nation, so in turn, we’ve gone the extra mile to ensure that managing your clients is convenient and hassle-free. To save time, our system allows you to store an unlimited number of businesses and EIN numbers within your account through a single login. Use our Bulk Upload option to import info for up to thousands of vehicles at once. No need for hours of data entry! All of your clients and their vehicles are organized and easily-accessed, ready to be E-filed at a moment’s notice!

And we aren’t just about accessibility–for affordability, we offer two convenient ways for you to pay: Pre-Paid packages & Pay-As-You-Go.

For the best pricing perks, our Pre-Paid packages are the clear winner!

  • Bundled Product Options: Purchase E-filing “credits” at a lower rate, however many you’d like! Customize your bundle by selecting credits for a single form, like Form 2290 Amendments, or create a package with any combination of forms you need. For example, you can bundle 500 Form 2290’s for a single truck, 1,000 Form 2290’s for 2-24 trucks, 300 Form 8849 for credits, and 200 unlimited E-filings. Each time you E-file, you’ll save time by skipping the payment page. When you run out of credits, come back and reload your account for the same low rate!
  • Unlimited Filing Package: You can also purchase unlimited filings per E.I.N for the tax year. This option particularly comes in handy if you deal with larger fleets that are continually purchasing/selling trucks throughout the tax year. This package is also tailor-made for your needs, so you can select which forms you’d like to have unlimited access to. For optimum flexibility (and savings!), choose unlimited access to all of our E-filing Forms!
Not sure what you may need this year? Use Pay-As-You-Go. We still sprinkle a bit of savings on top!

  • Pay-As-You-Go: Simply pay each time you E-file for a client. You’ll still receive exclusive pricing at a discounted rate for each return. 
To find out more about our pricing perks for Tax Professionals, contact an Account Manager and set up your exclusive pre-pay rate! Call 704.234.6005, live chat online, or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. We may be based in Rock Hill, SC, but we can help in English, Spanish, and Russian!

ExpressTruckTax’s Returning Guests Get the V.I.P. Treatment

Posted on July 18, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, Schedule 1

Guess what, Trucking Nation— It’s Friday! Can I get an amen?

And since it’s #FridayFunday, it seems only appropriate that we talk about your Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes, right? (If you still think filing taxes is boring, then you haven’t been E-filing with ExpressTruckTax!)

Those of you who have already been E-filing with us know that our Support Heroes are some of the most fun and interesting people you’ll meet! Plus we have mountains of benefits for our beloved returning guests.

Perhaps the most exciting benefit is our quick transfer feature. If you’ve E-filed Form 2290 with us before, you can find any previously accepted return and copy it to the current year’s. Simply log-in to your account as usual, and start a new Form 2290. After you choose the tax year and first month used, you’ll be prompted to copy a previously accepted return of your choosing. Once you’ve found the one, click “Copy This Return.” Voila! 

Your current 2290 is populated with all of your necessary information, which means you won’t have to re-enter your bank details, truck info, etc. If a few details have changed since last year, you can still edit the return. And as usual, once you’re ready to submit it, our Instant Audit feature will review your information for errors, just one more step to ensure that your return will be accepted!

Just watch how quick and convenient it is. The lovely Demetri will walk you through the program, so you can see it in action!

If the majority of your information has changed since last year, or you just want to E-file for a select number of vehicles, then our returning guests will still save loads of time with Truck Zone. It’s your own digital garage, where all of your trucks’ details and previous tax info can be swiftly retrieved and uploaded to your return. Just click and upload each one you’d like to E-file. In Truck Zone, your fleet’s information is always organized and easily accessible.
Additionally, returning users can view, download or email all previous 2290’s E-filed with us. You can even download your Schedule I and view your receipt.

All of your vital tax information, from entire returns to each individual truck, is at your fingertips. Gone are the days of filing away mountains of paperwork (or shoving it into drawers). No longer will you sit at a computer for hours on end, typing in the same information, year after year.

ExpressTruckTax saves it all, and thereby, saves you precious time! Now you really do have time to enjoy #FridayFunday!

Want to become one of our returning guest V.I.P.’s? Call one of our USA-based Support Heroes at 704.234.6005 or drop us a line via chat to find out more about the benefits of E-filing with us. We make tax wizards out of everybody! 

ExpressTruckTax: Now Proud Partners with Women in Trucking

Posted on July 16, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Truck Tax, trucking news

Breaking news, Trucking Nation! ExpressTruckTax is thrilled to be joining forces with Women in Trucking! 

A coalition of both men and women, Women in Trucking encourages women to seek careers in all areas of the trucking industry, which has tended to be predominantly male. But since 2007, WIT has been changing that– one dispatcher, driver, and safety director at a time! WIT not only connects women with the career opportunities they deserve, but empowers them by promoting their accomplishments and creating scholarship funds for professional development. Another integral part of WIT’s mission is removing the obstacles that many women face in the industry. One of the obstacles they seek to dismantle is the commonly held misconception that women are not “strong” enough to be part of the trucking industry.

We at ExpressTruckTax know how silly that notion is! Our Support Heroes have the privilege of speaking with skilled female truckers every day.

As part of our commitment to advancing women in the trucking industry, ExpressTruckTax has created an E-filing portal for HVUT Form 2290, available exclusively for members of Women in Trucking. Members will not only enjoy a discounted rate to E-file (only $9.41 for a single truck!), but they will enjoy the convenience and security that comes with our premier service.

Express Truck Zone is just one of these exclusives, wherein filers can store all of their fleet’s vehicle and tax information, year after year. Truck Zone makes it easy to find and E-file for a select group of vehicles. Alternatively, we now have a feature that lets you conveniently transfer last year’s return to the current year’s, while still making small amendments where needed. These two features combined will save hours, even days, of data entry!

And since we know that filing truck taxes can be stressful, we offer 24/7 support from our headquarters in Rock Hill, SC. Women in Trucking members can call, chat or email, day and night, and receive assistance from our Support Heroes in English, Spanish or Russian.

Women have always been and will continue to be a vital part of the trucking industry, whether they’re hauling on the road or in a leadership role. But until everyone understands this, WIT will continue its diligent efforts to educate members of the trucking industry and general public alike. That’s why we are proud to be part of WIT’s mission to redefine the road!

Just take a look at all of our smiling faces!

 

Smile & Say, “Gender Equality!”

Women of the trucking industry, we salute you! Many thanks for your hard work, from everyone at ExpressTruckTax.

To find out more about our Form 2290 Portal for WIT members, give our Support Heroes a shout at 704.234.6005. You can also chat with us online or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com.

Our Visit to Peterbilt’s 75th Anniversary Tour

Posted on July 15, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, trucking news

Oh, the places we have gone! We’ve got something special for your Trucker Tuesday.

Yesterday, the SPAN Enterprises blogging team (Misty & I) took a mini field trip to Peterbilt’s 75th Anniversary Tour in Charlotte, NC!

If you didn’t get a chance to swing by Rush Peterbilt yesterday, then have no fear! Here’s a recap of all the cool gadgets we got to play with, pics included!

Paccar MX-13 Engine

When you first step into their 53 foot, double-expandable museum on wheels, a glistening monster of an engine stands in its full glory! Weighing in at 2,600 lbs (when empty!), this is the beast that pulls the Model 579, Peterbilt’s Anniversary Edition Truck. The engine block and cylinder head are made from compacted graphite iron, and it features an encapsulated wiring harness. And talk about power, this baby boasts anywhere from 1,450-1,850 lbs of torque! Vroom, vroom, indeed.

Air Disc Breaks

With all that go-power, there’s only one way to slow it down, their state-of-the-art Air Disc Breaks. These efficiency-optimizers reduce stopping distances and lower maintenance costs. And just look at the size of them! Not the break pads you’ll see on my wee-little car!

Interactive Kiosks

After learning about the bits under the hood, we hopped onto one of their interactive kiosks and designed our own Model 579! We got to select the engine type, axels, cab-size, even the chrome detailing and headlights! The best part was the color selection. Ultimately, we had to go with “Hawaiian Orchid.” Tough call, but just look how gorgeous! Who wouldn’t want to ride that bad boy around town?

Cab of Model 579


Then, we got behind the wheel and played with all of the gadgets in the 579 cab and sleeper cut-aways, for the authentic trucking experience! And it wasn’t hard to tell that this design is the latest and greatest in trucking technology. Every nook and cranny has been optimized for comfort and utilized for storage. The Evolution LX seats in the cab were unbelievably comfortable and automatically adjusted for each person’s height. In the sleeper, there were cup-holders, cubbies, and closets galore! Even a mini fridge with a drink-cooling drawer below to store one’s favorite beverages! Oh, and did I mention the wall-mounted flat screen TV? It really was an incredibly high-tech, and ultra-cozy home on wheels!


“Let’s punch it.”

And of course, it wouldn’t be an authentic trucking experience if we didn’t get to honk the horn and talk on the radio! Good thing they didn’t give us the keys, or we would’ve been out on the open road! Look out, Carolinas!

The ExpressTruckTax Team thanks Rush Peterbilt of Charlotte, NC, for hosting this event! It was informative and inspiring, the perfect place for truck enthusiasts of all ages to come and play! If you haven’t yet visited the Peterbilt Anniversary Tour, no worries! They’ve still got plenty of stops left all over the country. But the tour wraps up in November, so don’t wait too long! Everyone needs to experience the power you feel behind the wheel of this fine machinery. Have a joyous Trucker Tuesday, all!

The Benefits of E-Filing Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax

Posted on July 11, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, HVUT

Tax season has only just begun! But if you’re already tired, weary, and dreading the thought of filing your Form 2290, then you’ve come to the right place! We’re an IRS authorized, secure, and affordable way to file all of your Truck Tax forms. But we don’t stop there.

We at ExpressTruckTax are in the business of making your life easier. From start to finish, we guarantee that e-filing with us will be the best tax-filing experience of your life! Bold words, I know, but just look at everything we have to offer!

  • Form 2290 Tax Calculator App: The benefits of using ExpressTruckTax begin before you even file! Our brand-spanking new app tells you how much Heavy Vehicle Use Tax you’ll owe before you file! It’s like a crystal ball for your business, available for iPad and Android devices.
  • Express Truck Zone: Store all of your vehicles’ information in our digital garage! Even upload hundreds or thousands of trucks at once. Makes filing and retrieving prior tax year info a breeze.
  • ExpressTruckTax App: File from anywhere with your iPad or Android device, anywhere but the IRS office that is, because you won’t be needing to go there! Hallelujah!
  • Instant Tax Audit: Checks your information before you submit it. We go the extra mile to ensure that your return is accepted. And with a 98% success rate, we’re doing a pretty good job of it!
  • Automatic Form 8849 Generation for Credits: Because we want you to get your money back faster. Any objections? We thought not…
The benefits don’t stop once you’ve submitted your return either. We’re with you for the long haul.

  • Receive your Stamped Schedule I within minutes of filing. 
  • Get text, email or fax notifications–whatever you fancy–to keep you up-to-date with the status of your return and your payment to the IRS. 
  • Make Corrections for FREE: VIN corrections are free, but only if you file with us! And if your return is rejected for any reason, we’ll help you understand why, and you can re-file that for free too! 
  • We save your information so it can be quickly uploaded to next year’s return. Why re-enter it all each year? Your time is more valuable than that!
And we saved the best for last: our USA-based Support Heroes. Not only can we assist you in English, Spanish, and Russian, but we are here for you–day and night. Ask us your deepest, darkest tax questions via phone (704.234.6005) or chat, or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. We’re real, happy people eager to help YOU! So what are you waiting for? Get e-filing, Trucking Nation!

Form 2290 Tax Calculator App

Posted on July 8, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290 Calculator app, HVUT

I have some great news from ExpressTruckTax on this beautiful TruckerTuesday. You may (or may not)

know that HVUT Form 2290 filing season is going on right now and we have heaps of new features just for you. ExpressTruckTax now has iPad and Android Apps to assist you with calculating your tax due and e-filing on the go.


Form 2290 Tax Calculator App

If you are familiar with the annual Heavy Vehicle Use Tax then you might have an idea of how much is owed. But you can be absolutely sure of the taxes owed with our new Form 2290 Tax Calculator App. This handy little app can calculate your Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes quick, fast, and in a hurry so you know what to expect when filing your Form 2290. Calculations are available for the current tax year and you can have a Calculated Tax Report sent to your email with the following information:
  • First Used Month
  • Due Date
  • Total Taxable Vehicles
  • Total Tax Due
This app is available for iPad and Android devices. Once you have your tax calculated, you can e-file Form 2290 through our ExpressTruckTax App.
ExpressTruckTax App
When you’re on the road and a computer is nowhere in sight – have no fear, the ExpressTruckTax App is Here! You can transmit your Form 2290 to the IRS from any location. E-File while at the truck stop, waiting at the loading dock, counting the minutes until the mechanic shows up (sometimes they take forever), sitting in line at the weigh station, the scenarios are endless. All you need is internet access and you are set. 
Download it for your iPad or Android device Today.
If you run into any problems when e-filing your Form 2290 or have a question, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Contact our ExpressTruckTax Support team via phone: 704.234.6005 or email: support@expresstrucktax.com. They can assist you in English, Spanish, and even Russian.

How It Works: Making Corrections To Your E-Filed Form 2290

Posted on July 7, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290 corrections, VIN Corrections

Have you ever had your Form 2290 accepted by the IRS and suddenly realize there is incorrect information on your return, or the VIN is incorrect on the your Stamped Schedule 1? The process to correct the information depends on what information needs to be corrected.

Starting off  with some good news, you e-filed your Form 2290 way before the deadline with ExpressTruckTax.com. So you are not stressing about missing the deadline and incurring penalties. Okay, the not-so-great-news is that you might be required to contact the IRS to fix certain problems. These problems include:

  • typos
  • misspellings
  • name corrections
The contact number for the IRS to fix these issues is 866.699.4096

Wrong EIN
If you have the wrong EIN on your Stamped Schedule 1, you will want to correct the EIN and fax it along with a letter explaining that the EIN was wrong. If the return was accepting with an EIN that was not yours, it means the EIN belongs to someone else and the IRS will have to figure out whose payment you made. 
Business Name Change
If your business name changes (doesn’t matter the reason) but your EIN remains the same, you will need to follow the actions required by the IRS for Business Name Change.
VIN Correction
Correcting a VIN on your Form 2290 is very easy. It can be done online with ExpressTruckTax and it is completely free if you e-filed your Form 2290 through ExpressTruckTax. Even if you did not file with us, you can still correct your VIN. To correct a VIN, you will file a Form 2290 Amendment and choose the VIN Correction option. Follow the prompts and transmit the return to the IRS. 
If you are unsure on how to correct information, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Our USA based support team is standing by to assist you and can be reached via phone: 704.234.6005 email: support@expresstrucktax.com 

HVUT Form 2290 Is Now Being Accepted By The IRS

Posted on July 1, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, Schedule 1

Form 2290 FilingIt’s official, HVUT Form 2290 Filing Season starts today! Grab your business and truck information and get to ExpressTruckTax.com on your computer, smartphone, iPad or Android tablet to prepare and securely transmit your return to the IRS.

What is HVUT Form 2290?
IRS Form 2290 is a Heavy Vehicle Use Tax paid for a taxable vehicle that is registered, or required to be registered, in your name under state, District of Columbia, Canadian, or Mexican law. Basically, if your vehicle has a gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more, you must pay Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes to receive your Stamped Schedule 1. The Stamped Schedule 1 is what you will take to the DMV to register your tags.

BONUS: If you filed a return with us last year, your information can be applied to the 2014-2015 Form 2290 with just one click.

Don’t forget, you can e-file from any location with our new APP for iPad and Android tablets.

If you have any questions about e-filing your Form 2290, please do not hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. You can reach our USA-based Support Team via online chat, phone 704.234.6005 or 24/7 email: support@expresstrucktax.com

Note: the current tax year is 2014-2015, and it will be pre-selected for you. All you will need to do is select your ‘first used month’.

Short on time?
If time is of the essence or you would rather have your very own processing agent handle your HVUT Form 2290 for you, contact our sister product ExpressTruckTax Plus. They can handle all your authorities, compliance, permits, registrations, IFTA filing…pretty much everything you need to operate. Contact ExpressTruckTax Plus via phone: 803.386.0320 and email: ettplus@expresstrucktax.com

What Services & Features Are Included for the $9.90 Price?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, what's included

services and features includedExpressTruckTax.com packs a lot of services and custom features into their $9.90 price for e-filing Form 2290. No other IRS Authorized e-File Provider offers a price this low, or provides such outstanding customer support. We have worked closely with drivers, owner/operators, trucking associations, and trucking companies to create a streamlined e-filing process that is affordable and provides every service and feature that you would ever need to transmit Form 2290 to the IRS.

So what exactly is included in the price?

  • e-Filing of Form 2290
    • ExpressTruckTax.com provides you with the most efficient e-filing process. You simply create an account; select the form you need to file and fill in your truck and payment information. The tax amount owed is calculated for you and we provide three payment options. No matter what payment option is selected, you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 as soon as your Form 2290 is accepted by the IRS (which is shortly after transmitting). 
  • Stamped Schedule 1
    • The Stamped Schedule 1 serves as your proof of payment for your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290). As soon as your Form 2290 is accepted by the IRS, we will send you an email notification with your Stamped Schedule 1 attached. This is not the only way to access your Stamped Schedule 1. There will be a copy archived in your ExpressTruckTax account that is available directly from your Dashboard page. You have the option to fax it to anyone that needs a copy, email it, and download it. 
  • Truck Zone
    • Whether you have one or multiple trucks, you can have all your vehicle information neatly organized in your TruckZone. You would simply select the tab at the top of your account and enter or bulk upload truck numbers, VIN, gross weight, etc. This feature makes it super easy to find truck information to claim a credit for a sold truck, and e-file for the new truck you got to replace it. 
  • Email notification
    • We will send you an email notification as soon as your Form 2290 is accepted by the IRS. A copy of your Stamped Schedule 1 will be attached to the email. If by some chance your Form 2290 is rejected, we send an email notification immediately so you know the exact reason and can fix any errors. Don’t worry if your return is rejected, you can retransmit it to the IRS free of charge. Just make sure you choose the correct tax year (current tax year is 2014-2015), that is one error you will have to contact the IRS for, and that usually isn’t an enjoyable activity.
  • Form 2290 archive
    •  A complete Form 2290 will be archived along with your Stamped Schedule 1. Also, any form you file through ExpressTruckTax is archived and accessible from your Dashboard page. So if you ever lose a copy of your Stamped Schedule 1, or need to pull up your Form 2290 for record purposes (or an audit), they will always saved copy in your account. 
  • VIN Correction
    • VIN numbers are long, and if you have had multiple trucks in your driving career sometimes VIN’s can get mixed up along the way. This is a super easy problem to fix if the VIN was entered incorrectly, and it’s is completely free. It only takes a few minutes to correct your VIN and retransmit your return to the IRS. You will receive an updated Stamped Schedule 1 sent to your email address registered with the account. 
  • Credits for sold/destroyed/stolen vehicles
    • If you sold a truck, and purchased another vehicle, you can claim the credit for the sold truck and file the 2290 for your new truck in one return. The credit from your sold truck will be automatically applied to the amount of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax owed for the new truck. 
  • Customer Support
    • If you have a question about any part of the e-filing process for Form 2290, we have an amazing customer support team prepped and ready to assist you. We provide support in three languages: English, Spanish, and Russian. There is no problem that cannot be solved. You can contact our USA-based support team via phone: 704-234-6005 and 24/7 emergency email: support@expresstrucktax.com