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New IRS 2290 for Tax Year 2016 – 2017

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 e-file, e-file, e-file 2290, E-file form 2290, expresstrucktax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Internal Revenue Form 2290, IRS

New IRS 2290 for Tax Year 2016 – 2017

You probably didn’t realize that there’s a new IRS Form 2290, did you?

It’s OK, not much changed, however, you can only use this form to file your Form 2290 for the tax period beginning on July 1, 2016 and ending on June 30, 2017.

To learn more about this new form, check out the material provided by the IRS.

Click here to learn more about why Form 2290 has changed, and what it means for your filing.

And when you have that covered, you can go stand in line with your completed Form 2290.

But why waste your time trying to figure it out yourself when you have ExpressTruckTax on your side.

With our interview-style form completion, we’ll help you e-file—yes e-file—your Form 2290 with the IRS.

That means, no standing in line at the IRS office, no trying to figure out complicated tax jargon by yourself, and no wasting time off the road.

Create your free account with ExpressTruckTax and start e-filing your 2290, today!

Welcome to the 2016 HVUT 2290 Season!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - e-file 2290, E-File 2290 2016-2017, E-file form 2290, expresstrucktax, Form 2290 e-filing, HVUT form, HVUT form 2290, irs 2290, IRS form 2290, IRS HVUT Form 2290

Welcome to the 2016 HVUT 2290 Season!

Hooray – the HVUT Form 2290 filing season starts today!

Who’s excited? OK, I know, it’s a little much to get excited over taxes but when you use services like ExpressTruckTax there’s reason to celebrate.

Our interview-style format and friendly customer support representatives make it easy for your to e-file your Form 2290 to the IRS without ever having to leave the comfort of your own truck.

That’s right! Ditch the long lines at the IRS office and leave the complicated paperwork behind. ExpressTruckTax is the future of HVUT Form 2290 e-filing.

ExpressTruckTax Offers

When you make the right choice to use ExpressTruckTax you’ll get surprised at all of the great offers that come with it.

Don’t believe me? Take a look at all of these great features are included in your account:

Complete e-filing of your 2290
Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes – sent by fax or email
E-filing Form 2290 amendments
2290 VIN corrections
Unlimited submissions for rejected Form 2290s
Instant tax audit
Text notifications
Instant proof of payment notification
A friendly USA-based support anytime you need it

So now that the season is officially here and you have a service ready to help you, let’s get to e-filing and receiving that stamped Schedule 1 before the rush hits.

Create your free account at ExpressTruckTax now and start e-filing your HVUT Form 2290 now so you can get back to doing more of what you love—keeping America running.

Visit ExpressTruckTax.com to e-file your HVUT Form 2290 today!

E-File 2290s at the Right Price!

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 Amendment, 2290 VIN Correction, expresstrucktax, Form 2290, rejected tax return, Right Price, stamped Schedule 1, tax audit

E-File 2290s at the Right Price!

2290 – seems like the magic number everyone has been talking about since last month, the month before that, this month, and next month.

But a 2290 is something that as a trucker–whether you’re a greenhorn or an experienced road warrior – you should know.

And no, “2290” isn’t code for a rest stop or a crazy four-wheeler switching lanes every ten seconds. It’s a number – by that we mean a tax form – designated by the glorious moguls of the IRS to name the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax that all truckers have to pay each year.

When it comes to filing and paying this tax, there are a lot of options out there.

You could stand in a long line at the IRS office, only to get turned away when you don’t have all of the information you need.
You could fill out the form yourself and then mail it, along with your money, to the IRS.
Or, you could use the most-trusted e-file provider of 2290s, ExpressTruckTax, and never have to leave the comfort of your home or truck.

We’ve been in the business long enough to have seen just about every type of problem you might experience when filing your 2290.

But we’re not just a place to complete and transmit your return, we also offer a whole heck of a lot of features too.

Check ‘em out!

ExpressTruckTax Features

First off, getting started with ExpressTruckTax is completely free. That’s right…FREE! All you need to do is create an account (or use the one you created last year) and then click file.

There’s no complicated programs to download or forms to print off—everything is done right from your phone, computer, or tablet.

You also have the option of using these other great features that come along in your account:

Complete e-filing of your 2290
Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes—sent by fax or email
E-filing Form 2290 amendments
2290 VIN corrections
Unlimited submissions for rejected Form 2290s
Instant tax audit
Text notifications
Instant proof of payment notification
A friendly USA-based support anytime you need it

The Price

Don’t pay the price of trusting anyone else to file your 2290 for you.

Don’t pay the price when you are late getting your 2290 to the IRS.

Don’t pay anyone else to do the job for you when you can use ExpressTruckTax.

Trust me. ExpressTruckTax is the right price to pay for all of your 2290 needs. And we’ll be here year after year to help you.

After all, it’s truckers that keeps America running. ExpressTruckTax is here to keep you on the road.

Log in or create an account now with ExpressTruckTax and get to filing your 2290 before the madness at the IRS office sets in. Just visit ExpressTruckTax.com.

Related Blog: IRS Form 2290 Payment Methods

What’s the Deal with the Stamped Schedule 1?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 stamped Schedule 1, e-file 2290, expresstrucktax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, HVUT, Proof of 2290 form, Proof of HVUT payment, Schedule 1, stamped Schedule 1

Stamped Schedule 1

When you e-file heavy vehicle use tax, you get your 2290 stamped schedule 1.

But what’s the deal with the stamped schedule 1? We’ll break it down for you.

What is the Stamped Schedule 1?

To put it frankly, the stamped schedule 1 is your Proof of Payment!

If you file by paper with the IRS, you can expect to receive your stamped Schedule 1 within 6 weeks after they receive your form 2290.

How You Get Your Stamped Schedule 1

Once the IRS receives and checks your return with their database, you receive your stamped schedule 1. Your schedule 1 will show an IRS e-file watermark with the date the return was received and processed. Your schedule 1 will be accepted by all DOT’s, DMV’s, and other federal authorities.

We can also send updates about your schedule 1 via text and fax – and we can even notify your company or carrier! ExpressTruckTax automatically emails your stamped schedule 1 to you.

Understanding the Stamped Schedule 1:

First off, how do you know if your stamped Schedule 1 is authentic? Well, the IRS digital e-file watermark tells you everything you need to know!. You can always contact our customer support team if you have questions, though!

When you e-file IRS form 2290, the IRS stamps it with a digital watermark. This digital schedule 1 is your official proof of payment, and all DMV locations are required to accept this document.

Of course, if you have any questions about e-filing and receiving your stamped schedule 1, contact our US-based customer service squad!

ExpressTruckTax Additional Users Feature

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - additional users, E-file form 2290, expresstrucktax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, HVUT, multi user access, stamped Schedule 1

ExpressTruckTax Additional Users Feature

Exciting news! ExpressTruckTax now allows account holders the option to share their account with others – with the proper permission, of course.

With this multi-user access, you can e-file your Form 2290 (with the help of others) quickly and easily.

Want to learn a little bit more about our new additional users feature? Well strap in!

E-File your Form 2290

With this new additional users feature, you (as the account holder) can share the burden of completing your Form 2290 with someone else.

But don’t worry, you still have the power to set permissions and levels of access for how your additional user can edit, view, and transmit their 2290 returns.

And besides, with this help, you can get a 2290 stamped Schedule 1 faster than you think.

So Here’s How It Works!

When you send a user an invite, they’ll receive a temporary username and password. (They can change this after they’ve signed in for the first time.)

Then, based on the level of access you gave them, the user will be able to view business details and the existing IRS Form 2290, create and edit the forms, and file IRS Form 2290 to the IRS.

And with pre-filing season in full swing, now’s the best time to pre-file 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.

So what are you waiting for? Take advantage of the new additional user feature now and get to e-filing your 2290s.

Here Comes the IFTA 4th Quarter Deadline

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - 4th Quarter 2015, 4th quarter deadline, 4th Quarter IFTA, ExpressIFTA, expresstrucktax

Yes, it’s that time again, Trucking Nation. The 4th quarter of 2015 has been wrapped up for a couple of weeks now and the January 31st deadline for filing 4th quarter IFTA returns is fast approaching. Luckily, we’ve got you covered! Filing your IFTA return is quick and easy using ExpressIFTA.

Just log in to ExpressIFTA, and all you’ll need to prepare your IFTA return is your mileage and fuel purchases. There are a few different ways to enter this information.

Enter Mileage and Fuel Totals Easily

You can enter these items manually with the Quick Entries feature. Just type in each entry and you’re done. Or if you’ve been saving all your totals in an Excel spreadsheet, ExpressIFTA has a cool feature that allows you to upload your spreadsheet and that information will automatically be entered into the appropriate fields.

There’s also the Trip Sheets feature. If you’ve been entering your information into Trip Sheets all along, you’ll be able to just upload the mileage and fuel totals from the sheets, and that’s it! You’re ready to generate your return!

Your ExpressTruckTax Account is Your Ticket to ExpressIFTA

You can log in to ExpressIFTA right from your ExpressTruckTax account with your email and password. All your personal and truck information from your ExpressTruckTax account will automatically populate the necessary fields.

There’s no need to look up and figure out complicated IFTA tax rates with ExpressIFTA, since that’s all automatically done for you too. With all the time and energy you save using ExpressIFTA, who knows what you’ll be able to do, probably something you’ve been really wanting to do!

So don’t forget the January 31st filing deadline. Now’s a great time to file with ExpressIFTA and get it out of the way.

If you have any questions or concerns, regarding IFTA or any other aspect of ExpressTruckTax, don’t hesitate to call us at 704.234.6005 or email us at support@expresstrucktax.com.

And you can always join the conversation over on our Facebook page or Twitter. Let us know about your experiences with IFTA, or anything else trucking related you think the rest of the Trucking Nation would like to know.

#TruckTechTuesday: What’s Available in Trucker Apps

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - #TruckTechTuesday, expresstrucktax, smartphone apps, trucker apps

Smartphone apps are everywhere, and on truckers’ phones the story is no different. The wide array of
apps available for truck drivers certainly makes your lives easier, and like so many other tools, free you up to do things you really want to do. Let’s have a look at some of the more popular trucker apps out there and what they can do for you.

Allstays Truck Stops and Travel Plazas

This very popular app has been around since 2003, and shows not only what truck stops and travel plazas are near you (or in a certain location), but gives all kinds of details about those truck stops and allows you to filter a search by a specific detail. And it gives you information about road conditions, weigh stations, rest areas, and more.

AroundMe

This app shows you all kinds of businesses and amenities that are near your present location. You can search by category and also pull up information about each item shown. It shows your position on a map and the location of each business relative to you.

Waze

You can see accidents, police traps, and other hazards that have been shared by other drivers with this community-based navigation and traffic app. You can also share information with the app’s community about what you see or encounter on the road.

Beat the Traffic

Gives you real-time information about traffic, incidents, and the best route for you based on where you are and where you’d like to go.

MyDAT Trucker

Originally started as Dial-A-Truck (hence the name DAT), this app also details truck stops, hotels, diesel prices, etc. In addition, it shows information on loads that are near you using the DAT Load Monitor Network.

Trucker Path

This app is very popular and similar to MyDat Trucker, but really has two apps, one for on the road information, such as truck stops, parking, rest areas, and weigh stations, and another app that’s still in testing for accessing carriers and loads available.

RigMinders

RigMinders is a free customizable app that allows you to set up reminders for the trucking industry’s many tax filing, permit, and registration deadlines, as well as any other reminders you’d like to set up for yourself or your trucking business.

This is just a small representation of the many apps available for truckers today. As you can see, there’s a wealth of information, as well as tools, available to you whenever you need it. With the world at your fingertips, you can keep a step ahead of the competition.

Contact us here at ExpressTruckTax by phone at 704.234.6005, and by email at support@expresstrucktax.com. We’re available over the phone Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, and any time via email.

Join the conversation on our Facebook page, and tweet with us on Twitter. A healthy give and take with you allows us to continue to provide you with the best service available anywhere.

The End is in Sight! IRS Blackout End Date Announced

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - expresstrucktax, IRS Blackout, IRS Blackout Ends, stamped Schedule 1

As we told you last month, the IRS’s e-file system went down for maintenance December 26th. At that time, we didn’t know when the blackout would end. Well, cue the celebrations! We now know that the e-file system is scheduled to be back up January 9th. So the end is now in sight, and it’s even sooner than we anticipated.

Getting Your Stamped Schedule 1

If you’ve prepared your return with us during this time, your Form 2290 will be automatically transmitted to the IRS January 9th. And if you haven’t prepared your 2290 with us yet, once the e-file system is back up, you will be able to e-file as normal. In any case, you will receive your stamped Schedule 1 from us within minutes of our e-filing your return.

ExpressTruckTax is always right there for you with all the details on truck taxes and the IRS. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, Trucking Nation!

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us at 704.234.6005 or at support@expresstrucktax.com. We’re available to answer your calls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, and anytime by email.

And don’t forget to join the conversation on our Facebook page and on Twitter. You can tell us about your experiences with the blackout, with ExpressTruckTax, or anything trucking related. By giving us your feedback, we’re better able to provide you with the absolute best in service that you’ve come to expect from ExpressTruckTax.

#WellnessWednesday: 10 Tips to Keep Colds and Flu Away

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Marcela De Vivo - cold & flu season, colds & flu, expresstrucktax, staying healthy

It’s that time of year, Trucking Nation. Yes, we know the holidays are over, but cold and flu season is well under way! We also know that you don’t need any extra down time, so we’ve gathered several tips on how to keep those cold and flu viruses from taking up residence in you.

Consider these ideas as preventative maintenance for your body. Some are common sense—others might not seem so obvious at first. All will keep you healthy and feeling good.

Frequent hand washing. Your hands are magnets for germs, and germs carry viruses. Consider all the things you touch every day that others also touch. You can easily see how germs can end up on your hands. And since you touch your eyes, nose, and mouth, where most viruses enter the body many times every day, keeping your hands clean is essential for keeping those viruses from infecting you.
Keeping surfaces clean. As we just said, there are many places that others touch every day that you also touch. By keeping doorknobs, sink handles and knobs, keyboards, etc. as clean as possible, you can minimize the number of germs that you come into contact with each day.
Avoiding touching public surfaces. Avoid those areas in public that either you can’t or aren’t practical to clean. Places like card pads in stores, pens, and again, doorknobs, just to name a few, can be loaded with germs. For those times you can’t avoid touching such surfaces, carrying hand sanitizer can keep the germs you come into contact with during the day to a minimum.
Stop biting your nails. Believe it or not, germs love to hide under your nails. Biting them allows them to enter you body more quickly.
Exercise. Regular exercise boosts your immune system, and your immune system is what fights those germs that you weren’t able to avoid.
Hydrate. Your body thrives on water, and a strong body means a strong immune system.
Get enough sleep. Making sure you’re getting 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night is yet another way to keep your immune system strong.
Eat Healthy. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables and lean meat will also keep your immune system at its best.
Use a humidifier. Germs thrive in dry air. Keeping the air around you humid will minimize the germs in your environment, and also keep your body’s airways from drying out, thereby keeping germs from invading your body.
Get a flu shot. When all else fails, a flu shot may be your last line of defense. Many insurance plans pay for them, and you can get immunized against the flu at most pharmacies.

These tips are not meant to be exhaustive. There are many other ways to keep yourself healthy and cold and flu-free this winter. Keep yourself informed, and most of all, stay healthy!

Our support team is available if you have any questions or concerns about ExpressTruckTax. Call us at 704.234.6005 or email us at support@expresstrucktax.com.

Join the conversation on our Facebook page and on Twitter! Let us know how you’re doing the cold and flu season, and if you have any tips we’ve missed for staying healthy this time of year.

Here Comes 2016!

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Marcela De Vivo - #HappyNewYear's, #NewYear'sDay, #NewYear'sEve, expresstrucktax, TruckLogics

It’s almost time for New Year’s celebrations, Trucking Nation! Time to celebrate the end of a great year and the start of an even better one. Our year here at ExpressTruckTax has been our best yet, but we’re sure there’s even better things in store for 2016. We hope the same is true for you and all your loved ones.

New Year’s Support Availability

We’ll be taking time to observe the changing of the year this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, so we’ll be out of the office on Thursday and Friday. We’ll still be available through emergency email support at support@expresstrucktax.com should anything pressing come up for you during this time.

IRS E-file Blackout Continues

And don’t forget the IRS e-file blackout will still be going on this long weekend as well. We now have an estimated end time for the blackout from the IRS of January 11th. The bottom line on the blackout is that you can still prepare your Form 2290 with us, and as soon as the IRS notifies us the e-file system is back up we’ll e-file your return. We’ll get your stamped Schedule 1 to you within minutes of the blackout’s end.

Start the Year Off Right With TruckLogics

With the start of a new year, now would be a good time to start using our one-stop transportation business application, TruckLogics. With TruckLogics, you can manage invoices, keep track of all your business documents, and stay on top of your compliance records, such as IFTA and HVUT. Whether you’re a one-truck owner-operator, or manage a whole fleet, TruckLogics has the solution for you. You can contact our TruckLogics support team at 704.234.6946 or by email at support@trucklogics.com.

Contact Us on Social Media

We’re looking forward to reading your comments on our Facebook page and your tweets on our Twitter. Your input is crucial to our providing you the absolute best in customer service and exactly what you want from us. You can post or tweet stories about your New Year’s celebrations and resolutions, or even just reflections on this time of year.

Father Time keeps marching on, but we always freeze time during this period to seize the moment and celebrate our successes, ruminate on what we could have done better, and especially to resolve to improve ourselves and our lives as best we know how. May all your festivities be joyous, happy, and above all, safe. Happy New Year, Trucking Nation!

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New IRS 2290 for Tax Year 2016 – 2017