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ExpressTruckTax: Meet Our Team

Posted on June 24, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, Meet the team

Have you ever found yourself asking – why use ExpressTruckTax.com to e-file my Form 2290? Today, my dear Trucking Nation, I am going to answer that question.

Other than providing Advanced Filing of Form 2290 and a complimentary 10% off your filing fee with promo code: EARLY10 – offer ends June 30th – ExpressTruckTax has an amazing support team. When I say amazing, I honestly mean it. Not only does this team provide you with award winning customer service, they do it in 3 languages. They can help assist you in English, Spanish, & Russian. This team has not had a problem that could not be solved, or a question that could not be answered…are you ready to meet them?

Let me be the first to formally introduce you to our ExpressTruckTax Team…

Charles – Director of Tax Products
Charles is the Voice of ExpressTruckTax on YouTube, enjoys nothing better than a bag of boiled peanuts (who doesn’t?) and is a 3 time Office Charades Champion.

Moises – Support Manager
Moises is proud to be from the Dominican Republic, holds the Senior Chair of the Exclusive Party Planning Committee (seriously, I couldn’t make that up if I tried), and provides support in Spanish & English.

Elena – Sales Manager
Elena has traveled around the world twice (according to her frequent flier miles statement), she can assist you in English & Russian, and she can cook a delicious meal with only a microwave (that’s skill!).

Meet Charles, Elena, and Moises in our latest video….
 


Bryan – Account Manager
Bryan would put Eric Clapton to shame in a guitar duel, and his hometown (Irmo, SC) claims fame to being home of the “Okra Strut” (don’t worry, we don’t know what it is either) and drives a Man-Van like a boss.










Patti – Account Manager
Patti loves a good adventure, teaches Kindergarten Sunday School every week (so don’t get sassy) and believes no outfit is complete without a smile ( and the right jewelry). 






Kay – Support Specialist
Kay ( or as I call her Miss Kay) can provide customer support like no other, is the only person in the office (besides myself) who is a big fan of tomato sandwiches with Duke’s Mayo, and she is the official “Nickname Presenter” in the office (she presented me with the nickname: Rosie)






Heather – Support Specialist
Heather claims The Fast and the Furious series was based on her life story, she holds the title of “Pickiest Eater” in the office (but can be persuaded to try new things on occasion) , and loves to create apps in her spare time. Oh, and she specializes in assisting you with any problem in under 5 minutes, seriously time her and you will be amazed. 



John – Support Specialist
John is certain that his hometown’s “Pelion Peanut Party” would put Bryan’s “Okra Strut” to shame (let the rivalry begin!), owns a small fortune in bow-ties (because they are cool, Dr. Who said so), and enjoys the fine dining provided by Taco Bell. 

When e-filing your Form 2290, VIN correction, or filing an amendment, rest assured that there is a great support team always available to assist you. You can contact the ExpressTruckTax Support Team via phone: 704.234.6005 or email: support@expresstrucktax.com.

How To: Retransmitting a Rejected Form 2290

Posted on June 23, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, Form 2290 Rejections

Every now and then, a transmitted 2290 is rejected by the IRS. So thank goodness you e-filed with ExpressTruckTax.com and know right away and why it was rejected. There are numerous reasons for rejection, but for our example we will be using the “Incorrect EIN/Business Name” to demonstrate how to re-transmit a rejected return at no cost. The re-transmission process is simple…

You took your time e-filing  Form 2290 and made sure to have the correct VIN and payment information. Then you receive an email notification stating that your 2290 has been rejected – oh no! Before you start to panic, we have included the reason for rejection (which is Incorrect EIN/Business Name for this scenario) and instructions to re-transmit your corrected return at no cost.

You will need to log into your ExpressTruckTax.com account and you will see the return listed on your Dashboard Page. To view the error, select “Rejected by IRS”. Select “Fix Me” to the right of the listed error in the pop-up box. This will take you to your business information, where you notice your EIN is incorrect. All you will need to do is update the information, then go back to your Dashboard Page and select “Fix Errors.” Your return will come up and you can review the information one last time to make sure everything is correct, then simply select “Transmit Your Return.”

Once your re-transmitted return is accepted by the IRS, you will be sent a notification e-mail with your Stamped Schedule 1 attached. A copy of your Stamped Schedule 1 will be saved in your ExpressTruckTax.com account, as well as, a complete copy of your 2290 if you ever need it. If you are on the road and need to have your Stamped Schedule 1 faxed to you, that option is available directly from your Dashboard Page. 

If you need a helping hand with anything regarding your 2290, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. You can contact our USA-based support team via phone: 704.234.6005 or 24/7 email support: support@expresstrucktax.com

ExpressTruckTax Mobile App

Posted on June 19, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, Mobile App

With the 2290 Filing Season revving up ExpressTruckTax has released a convenient and easy-to-use mobile app for iPad and Android systems. The ExpressTruckTax App is free to download and 100% secure. Select your operating system below and get filing today!


Who is the ExpressTruckTax App For?
Anyone operating a taxable vehicle ( any vehicles, not used strictly for agriculture, that runs more than 5,000 miles), our new app is perfect for transmitting your Form 2290 quickly to the IRS from any location. You can file your 2290 while at the truck stop, waiting at the loading dock, counting the minutes until the mechanic shows up (it happens), sitting in line at the weigh station, signaling for the waitress to refill your coffee, the scenarios are endless. It all boils down to- if you have internet access, you can file your 2290 any where your route takes you.

Download your free ExpressTruckTax App:
iPad            Android

  • Bonus: If you take advantage of our Advanced Filing of Form 2290 you can receive 10% off your filing fee with promo code EARLY10. Promo code expires June 30, 2014! 

    What can be filed with ExpressTruckTax App?
    You can file for the current tax year on your ETT App and , just as if you were filing through the website, your Stamped Schedule 1 with be sent directly to the email address registered with your account.

    What can not be filed with the ExpressTruckTax? 
    If you need to file for a previous year then you will need file through ExpressTruckTax.com. If you need to file for a suspended vehicle ( any vehicle traveling less than 5,000, or 7,500 for agricultural vehicles, during the year your vehicle is classified as suspended. Better said, your vehicle is tax-exempt), prior year suspended, VIN corrections, and claim a credit for low mileage/sold/destroyed vehicles then ExpressTruckTax.com is your e-filing destination.

    REMINDER
    To file your Form 2290 HVUT you will need an EIN. This is simply an identification number assigned to you, or your business, by the IRS. If you do not have one and are not sure of the process to receiving one, contact our sister company ExpressTruckTax Plus (ETT+) and they will take care of everything. A little about them: ETT+ is a premier processing agency and can handle all your permits, authorities, IFTA, IRP, the list goes on forever, but you get the gist. They can do it all.

    Advanced Filing of Form 2290

    Posted on June 17, 2014 by - Advanced Filing, Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290

    Summertime is here Trucking Nation, and for us here at ExpressTruckTax.com that means warm weather, watermelon, and the start of Form 2290 Filing Season. Yep, it’s that time again and we are providing Advanced Filing of Form 2290!

    When you take advantage of Advanced Filing with ExpressTruckTax:

    • You beat the e-filing crowd 
    • We will automatically transmit the return to the IRS the moment they begin accepting 2014 e-file forms
    • And you Receive 10% off your filing fee with promo code: EARLY10

    Promo code will expire June 30, 2014.

    It is simple to do and it takes just a few minutes, even less if all your information from the previous year is the same.  All you need to do is complete the form and hit transmit. When the IRS begins accepting returns, your Form 2290 will be processed and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 directly from your email address registered with your ExpressTruckTax account.

    Important:
    You will need an EIN to file and if you do not have one, you can go to the IRS website to apply for one. It will take up to 10 business days for your new EIN to register in the IRS system before you can e-file. So it is best to get one now, if you do know if you have one or not you can call the IRS EIN hotline: 1-800-829-4933 and they will be able to help you out.

    If you have any questions about e-filing your Form 2290, don’t hesitate to give us a call. You can reach our US-based Support Team via phone: 704-234-6005 or email: support@expresstrucktax.com.

    ExpressTruckTax For The Tax Professional

    Posted on June 16, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 8453 EX, Tax Professional

    ExpressTruckTax is perfect for any Tax Professional. We provide specialty pricing and make it possible to manage unlimited clients from a single account. As a tax professional, your job is complicated enough and we want to make transmitting Form 2290, 2290 Amendments, and Form 8849 Sch 6 the quickest and easiest e-filing process you have to do.

    The e-filing procedure is a little different for a tax professional, so let’s take a closer look…

    Form 8453 EX
    This form is known as the Excise Tax Declaration for an IRS E-Filed Return. Sounds so fancy right? Form 8453 EX is a declaration by a taxpayer to authenticate an electronic Form 2290 and authorize an intermediate to transmit the return using a third party transmitter (i.e the tax professional). Simply put, this form is used by a tax preparer to file on someone’s behalf.

    A Tax Professional in the Trucking Industry
    Every owner/operator and trucking company will have different tax and compliance needs. Some will need interstate compliance instead of intrastate, some trucks are only used for logging, some trucks won’t go over 5,000 miles, there are many variables that dictate what needs to be filed. So drivers and company owners will look for a processing agent or tax professional to keep all their needed documentation and compliance requirements up-to-date.

    On Form 2290, you will need to gather the usual business information from your client (EIN, business name, and address). But you will also need to know information about your clients truck(s) – VIN, gross weight, if is used for logging, if it travels more than 5,000 miles, and if it used only for agriculture. It is always good to have the IRS hotline numbers:

                        IRS EIN hotline: 1-800-829-4933
                        IRS 2290 hotline: 1-866-699-4096

    When you do have questions or run into a problem, we have an amazing support team always ready to assist you. Contact us via phone: 704.234.6005 or 24/7 email: support@expresstrucktax.com.

    What Can Be Turned Into A Semi Truck?

    Posted on May 1, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, mini semi truck, trucking news

    You ever see a golf cart or a motorcycle and think – Man, that would make a great semi-truck? Granted it would not be a full size diesel beast (insert Tim the Tool Man grunt) but it sure would be a Looker. I have been wondering what heavy-hauler enthusiast can turn into a semi-truck, so join me in an ExpressTruckTax exclusive edition of – What Can Be Turned Into A Semi-Truck…

    Golf Carts Make Great Trucks
    This lovely little gem was created by Classy Carts and is actually used for golfing. When looking at a plain golf cart, who could image that you can create this. Check out the video, this Mini Peterbilt can really fly. photocredit: classycarts.com
    Semi Truck GoKart

    When you want to cruise the streets and your truck is just too big….swap it out for the mini version. You will catch everyone’s attention if you roll down the street (or to Sonic) in this Little Kenworth. 
    Motorcycle Semi Truck

    This MotoRig is ready for any Bike Rally! The trailer is decked out as living quarters – too cool. MotoRig has made appearances at the world’s most famous biker gatherings including my favorite, Sturgis. The builder should stop by MATS next year so we can get a closer look. photocredit: cyrilhuzeblog.com

    Maple Tree Semi Truck


    Now I know you have looked at a Maple Tree and said – That would make a perfect Semi – we all do that, right? Well get ready to have your mind blown, someone actually did create a solid maple rig (not full size heavy hauler but just as awesome)! Based on a 1974 Autocar this wood truck runs and has a functional 2 into 1 exhaust and complete fifth wheel. photocredit: dailydieseldose.com

    With a bit of imagination and a dash of creativity any vehicle can be turned into One Baaaaaaad Rig. What would you like to be seen turned into a Semi Truck?

    E-file an IRS Form 2290 in 2012 with ExpressTruckTax

    Posted on February 6, 2012 by - 2290, E-file IRS Form 2290 in 2012, E-File Your 2290 Return, Expresstrucktax.com, Federal Heavy Highway Use tax, Federal HVUT form 2290, file your form 2290, Form 2290, form 2290 efile

    In order to file a Form 2290 with the IRS; the process is easier than it has ever been. All that is needed to file this return is a basic understanding of your business information and an Internet connection. The quickest and easiest way to file this form is through ExpressTruckTax.com an IRS Authorized E-File Provider for the Form 2290.
    With Express Truck Tax, it is incredibly easy to login and get going. The system is built to break the complex tax form into a series of easy to understand questions. There is no confusing tax jargon; just simple questions that are easy to answer.
    The IRS payment can be made by 4 methods: Electronic Funds Withdrawal, EFTPS, Check, or Money Order. The IRS does not accept Credit Cards for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Payment. (The filing fees imposed by Express Truck Tax can be paid by Credit Card if you wish).
    Each person who files the IRS Form 2290 with the IRS through Express Truck Tax will receive Free Fax and Email Notifications to let them know when the Schedule 1 is ready. The taxpayer also has a variety of options if they would like to receive optional Text Message reminders as well. These Reminders can also notify your contracting or leasing company as well to let them know that a payment has been made. There is no additional cost to have the information sent directly to a contracting or leasing company.
    Even if you have questions regarding the Form 2290, you can always call the dedicated Truck Tax Experts at their USA based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704.234.6005 or email them at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

    IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) Information

    Posted on October 10, 2011 by - 2290 efile, 2290 form, Authorized Efile provider for form 2290, express truck tax, Expresstrucktax.com, File Fuel Tax IFTA, Fuel Tax, IFTA, IFTA online filing, Internal Revenue Service Form 2290

    Owners of qualified heavy highway motor vehicles that operate in at least 2 out of the 58 total jurisdictions must file IFTA on a quarterly basis. The abbreviation: “IFTA” is short for International Fuel Tax Agreement, which represents a tax collection agreement among the 48 contiguous United States and its 10 bordering Canadian Provinces.
    Qualifying Highway Motor Vehicles
    Any vehicle is considered to be a qualified motor vehicle if it is used, designed, or maintained for the purpose of transportation of persons or property and has a registered gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds. Also, any vehicle with 3 axles or more is considered to be a qualified motor vehicle regardless of weight. Finally, if the combined weight of all of its parts is greater than 26,000 pounds, it is also considered to be a qualified motor vehicle.
    IFTA Process
    Each state or province has a different rate and those rates can change each quarter. The state or province in which the vehicle is registered is considered to be its Base Jurisdiction. IFTA must be filed with the vehicle’s respective jurisdiction each quarter. Every driver must keep a trip log of how many miles are traveled in each state or province, as well as how much fuel was purchased in each state or province. This information can be kept on what are commonly referred to as trip sheets, or trip logs.
    Reasons for IFTA
    IFTA’s official purpose according to the International Fuel Tax Agreement, is “to promote and encourage the fullest and most efficient possible use of the highway system by making uniform the administration of motor fuels use taxation laws with respect to qualified member vehicles operated in multiple member jurisdictions.” When an IFTA form is filed with the appropriate jurisdiction, The Fuel Tax Report is then used to determine the tax amount due as well as the refund due. It is also used for redistributing collections from the jurisdictions that received IFTA payments, and the jurisdictions that deserved some. One of the reasons for the Fuel Tax is to ensure that a vehicle pays taxes to all deserving jurisdictions. For Example: if a vehicle travels through a state, but buys no gas while in that state, then there was no fuel tax paid to that state through the purchase of gasoline. Part of their tax would then be redistributed to the state that received no fuel tax through the purchase of gasoline.
    Get IFTA Organized
    Since the data required to file IFTA is so incredibly detailed, many people receive Audits of their IFTA information. The sadness of this is that this can be prevented by better record keeping. Express Truck Tax, along with providing a terrific service for other Truck Tax needs, will perform an internal audit of your IFTA information for you. In this internal audit performed by Express Truck Tax, it will check for basic mistakes and discrepancies, as well as perform a state adjacency check and an abnormal MPG audit. They also provide online trip sheets for drivers to keep accurate records that can be accessed from any computer, anywhere! If you can prevent an audit due to simple mistakes on an IFTA return, it makes no sense not to let Express Truck Tax help you get it right the first time.

    All About IFTA (Fuel Tax)

    Posted on September 27, 2011 by - express truck tax, Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, form 2290 efile, form2290.net, Fuel Tax online, IFTA, International Fuel Tax Agreement, irs 2290, IRS form 2290

    IFTA Overview
    IFTA, or the International Fuel Tax Agreement, represents an agreement between the 48 contiguous United States and the 10 Canadian Provinces bordering the United States that focuses on an accurate and fair way of collecting taxes on fuel purchased in each state or province. IFTA is a quarterly tax on qualified highway motor vehicles that operate in at least 2 out of all 58 jurisdictions.  

    IFTA Payments
    A vehicle is considered to be a qualified motor vehicle if it is used, designed, or maintained for the transportation of persons or property and has a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds. A Vehicle is also considered to be a qualified motor vehicle if it has three axles, regardless of its weight.  Finally, a vehicle is considered to be a qualified motor vehicle if the combined weight of all of its parts is greater than 26,000 pounds.

    How Does IFTA Work?
    Each Vehicle has a Base Jurisdiction, which is the state or province in which the vehicle is registered. The Fuel Tax must be filed with each jurisdiction every quarter. Each state or province has a different Rate and those rates change quarterly. Each driver must keep a trip log of how many miles are traveled in each state or province, as well as how much fuel was purchased in each state or province.  

    What is IFTA’s Purpose?
    The official purpose of IFTA is “to promote and encourage the fullest and most efficient possible use of the highway system by making uniform the administration of motor fuels use taxation laws with respect to qualified member vehicles operated in multiple member jurisdictions.”  When IFTA is filed with the appropriate jurisdiction, The Fuel Tax Report is then used to determine the tax amount due as well as the refund due. It is also used to redistribute taxes from collecting jurisdictions to jurisdictions that it is due. One of the reasons for the Fuel Tax is to ensure that a vehicle pays taxes to all deserving jurisdictions. For Example: if a vehicle travels through a state, but buys no gas while in that state, then there was no fuel tax paid to that state through the purchase of gasoline.  Part of their tax would then be redistributed to the state that received no fuel tax.

    A simple solution for this tax is to use an online E-File Provider. The most advanced of the available services is www.expresstrucktax.com. Express Truck Tax acts as a one stop shop for all truck tax needs. Through them, you can E-File your Form 2290 with the IRS. It also provides a way to keep online records of your mileage and fuel purchases for IFTA reporting. This can make the IFTA process much easier.