Category: Form 2290 Online

What is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) Used For?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - E-file form 2290, easy 2290, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290 Online, Form 2290 stamped Schedule 1, HVUT, Taxable gross weight, taxable vehicles

The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax or HVUT is an annual fee assessed on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds. The gross taxable weight of a vehicle is determined by adding the unloaded weight of the motor vehicle and any trailers together with the maximum load customarily carried on-road by the truck-trailer combination. IRS Form 2290 is filed annually to pay the HVUT due on the taxable vehicle and proof of payment is the Stamped Schedule 1.

The damage to the road surface caused by heavy trucks is 160,000 times more than that of a car, according to the findings of the American Association of State Highways Official (AASHO) road test. The tax, which is based on the vehicle weight, is a significant source of transportation funding in the US. The HVUT ensures that operators of heavy trucks pay a little more for the highway network relative to the motorists than the light trucks who meet their responsibility through other forms of taxes (e.g., registration fees, motor fuel taxes) but do less damage to the system. The monies collected are used to help pay for road repairs and maintenance.

The IRS has simplified the process of filing Form 2290 and paying your HVUT taxes with the ability to E-File. Anyone who is filing a return with 25 or more vehicles is required to file electronically, but everyone is encouraged 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. Having the option to E-File makes the annual filing process quick and easy.

To E-File 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!

Free VIN Corrections With ExpressTruckTax

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - 2290 Amendment, E-file form 2290, easy VIN correction, Form 2290 help, Form 2290 Online, Free VIN Corrections online, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, Vehicle Identification Number, VIN

Mistakes happen all the time, especially when entering a VIN on the Form 2290. ExpressTruckTax makes it easy to correct a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) with our system. In order to file a VIN correction, taxpayers simply need to file an IRS 2290 Amendment. Typically the IRS processing time is the same as a standard 2290 form.

The process is simple. If you already have an account with us, you will click the green ‘Create New Return’ button from the ‘Dashboard’ page inside your account. Once you click this button, you will choose 2290 Amendment and then select the VIN correction option. The system will then walk you through the VIN correction filing process. Taxpayers can e-file a VIN correction through us even if the original 2290 was not filed through ExpressTruckTax!

There is no charge to e-file a VIN Correction however you will need to enter a valid credit card in order to authenticate the filing. The card will not be charged.

If you have any questions about the VIN correction, go to ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our Express Tax Support Center in Rock Hill, SC by phone at 704-234-6005 or email at support@ExpressTruckTax.com. We have Spanish Support too!

EIN Is REQUIRED to File Form 2290

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - E-file form 2290, EIN, Employer Identification Number, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290 Deadline, Form 2290 Online, HVUT, Schedule 1, Trucker help

If you are filing Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), you must have an EIN to file the return. The IRS does not accept Social Security Numbers for the Form 2290. An EIN is an Employer Identification Number, also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and can be used to verify a business entity.

If you do not have an EIN, you can apply for one online through the IRS website or if you don’t have the time or unable to get to a computer, you can have a service provider, like ExpressTruckTax Plus to do it for you.

NOTE: Remember, for vehicles first used in March, the due date to file your Form 2290 is April 30, 2013. While you can get your EIN immediately, it can take the IRS up to 10 business days to update new EINs into their system; so you will want to get your EIN today to ensure it is in the system by the deadline!

Once your EIN is in the IRS system or if you already have one, you can file your Form 2290 return and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes at ExpressTruckTax. To E-File 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!

Correcting Information on Form 2290

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - E-file IRS Form 2290, easy Form 2290, EIN, Form 2290 Amendment, Form 2290 corrections, Form 2290 Online, Form 8849, Free VIN Correction, Schedule 1

There are occasions when the information needs to be corrected on Form 2290 after it has been submitted and accepted by the IRS. The process to correct the information depends on what information needs to be corrected.

Many corrections will require a phone call to the IRS at 866-699-4096. For typos, misspellings and name corrections, you will want to correct the information on your Schedule 1 and fax it into the IRS and the IRS will make the corrections. They may require additional information to confirm the correction, but will let you know when you call the number listed above.

If you have the wrong EIN on your 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. If you are told that you need to file a new 2290 and pay the taxes again and then file for a refund using Form 8849, call back until you talk to someone who will assist you without making you pay the tax again and have to wait for a refund.

If your business name changes for any reason, but the EIN remains the same, you will change the business name and fill out the Name Change form and MAIL to the IRS. A fax will not be accepted as an original signature is required.

The easiest and most common correction is the VIN correction. VIN corrections can be done online with ExpressTruckTax and are completely free, even if you did not use ExpressTruckTax to file the original return. You would file a Form 2290 Amendment and choose the VIN Correction option. It is completely free and takes only a couple minutes!

For any questions about Form 2290 Corrections, go to ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our Express Tax Support Center in Rock Hill, SC by phone at 704-234-6005 or email at support@ExpressTruckTax.com. We have Spanish Support too!

Form 2290 Deadline Today for Vehicles First Used in February 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - E-file form 2290, EIN, Form 2290 Deadline, Form 2290 Online, heavy vehicle use tax, Highway Use Tax, HVUT, IRS Payment option, IRS Penalties, Schedule 1, Taxable gross vehicle weight, VIN

If you placed your vehicle on the road in February, the deadline to file Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles is today! The normal deadline would have been on March 31st, but since it fell on a Sunday, the deadline is extended an additional day.

You can do this in minutes when you use ExpressTruckTax.com to pay this tax online. It is easy to use and simple to understand. You can file HVUT for your Taxable Vehicles in just minutes. A vehicle is considered to be a taxable vehicle if it was operating on public roads between the tax periods of July through June and has a taxable gross weight of at least 55,000 pounds and travels at least 5,000 miles during the tax period (7,500 miles if used for agriculture).

When using ExpressTruckTax.com to E-File your HVUT, here is a helpful checklist to guide you through the filing process:

Review Federal Tax ID# or EIN# [Employer Identification Number]
Review your Tax Year and Month
Review your VIN# [Vehicle Identification Number]
Sign and date your return electronically
Choose IRS payment option
Review all the information
Double check your Business Name
E-File Your 2290 Return

ExpressTruckTax.com allows you to fill out your IRS Form 2290 online and send it to the IRS electronically! This way you can get a stamped Schedule 1 in minutes. Express Truck Tax is authorized by the IRS to E-File Form 2290. The taxpayer will then receive the Schedule 1 via email or fax as soon as the IRS processes the form. The form will then be watermarked by the IRS instead of an actual physical stamp. Be sure to get this filed today to avoid possible IRS penalties.

If you are on the road and unable to get to a computer before tomorrow’s deadline, 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 Express Tax Support Center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com. We have Spanish Support too!

Reminder: Deadline to File Form 2290

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - E-file form 2290, EIN, Form 2290 Deadline, Form 2290 Online, heavy vehicle use tax, Highway Use Tax, HVUT, mobile form 2290 filing, stamped Schedule 1, Taxable gross vehicle weight, VIN

March 31st would normally be the deadline to file Form 2290 for any vehicle that was first used during the month of February, but since it falls on a Sunday, you have an additional day to get it filed. IRS 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.

Your tax due will be prorated based on the number of months the vehicle will have been used during the tax year. So vehicles that were placed in service during the month of February will need to file HVUT using the Form 2290 by Monday, April 1st, and the tax will be based on 5 months, instead of the full year.

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

How To Handle Form 2290 Suspended Vehicles

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - E-file IRS Form 2290, easy 2290, easy Form 2290, efile 2290, express form 2290, express HVUT, Form 2290 Online, highway motor vehicle, stamped Schedule 1

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:

Used (or expected to be used) primarily for farming purposes, and
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 if there is no tax due? 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.

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!

ExpressTruckTax is Mobile!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - 2290 online, 2290 services, E-file form 2290, E-filing Form 2290, easy Form 2290, Form 2290 Online, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, IRS form 2290, mobile form 2290, Schedule 1

ExpressTruckTax makes E-Filing Form 2290 easy. Our program is user friendly, quick and simple. You can create an account, enter the required information and transmit your return to the IRS in just minutes! Once the IRS accepts your return, you will receive your stamped Schedule 1 back in no time. No lines, no waiting, no stress!

ExpressTruckTax even makes it easy for those of you on the road and unable to get to a computer. All you need to do is use our mobile site, http://m.expresstrucktax.com/ and you will be able to E-file your Form 2290 return from any mobile device, anytime, anywhere.

E-File Form 2290 Amendments With ExpressTruckTax

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - 2290 Free VIN Correction, E-File 2290 Amendments, express 2290, Form 2290 Online, form 2290 spanish support, HVUT, Mileage Limit Exceeded, stamped Schedule 1, Taxable Gross Weight Increase

You have E-Filed Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.com, paid your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax and received your Schedule 1. For most truckers, that takes care of the HVUT filing until next year, unless you need to make an amendment.

The most common reason for Amendments are:

Taxable Gross Weight Increases – If you taxable gross weight increases anytime during the tax period, you are required to notify the IRS and can do so with our program
Mileage limit is exceeded – If you go over the 5,000 miles (7,500 for farm vehicles) during the tax period, you are required to notify the IRS and can do so with our program
VIN Correction (for FREE) – If you notice your VIN is incorrect, you can quickly and easily file a VIN Correction and it’s FREE with ExpressTruckTax. Even if you did not previously file with us.

Whatever your reason is for needing to file a Form 2290 Amendment, you can do so quickly and easily with ExpressTruckTax.com. Simply log into your account (or if you do not yet have an account, click on ‘New User’ and create one), choose ‘Start New Return’ then ‘Form 2290 Amendments’. From there choose the reason for the Amendment and follow the step by step instructions and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in minutes. That’s it!

For any questions about Form 2290 Amendments, 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!

Do I Need An EIN?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Santamarina Joseph - 2290 deadline, E-file form 2290, EIN, Employer Identification Number, Federal Tax Identification Number, Form 2290 Online, Form 2290 return, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT

If you are filing Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), you must have an EIN to file the return. The IRS will no longer accept Social Security Numbers for the Form 2290. An EIN is an Employer Identification Number, also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and can be used to verify a business entity.

NOTE: Remember, for vehicles first used in February, the due date to file your Form 2290 is March 31, 2013. While you can get your EIN immediately, it can take the IRS up to 10 business days to update new EINs into their system; so you will want to get your EIN today to ensure it is in the system by the deadline!

Once your EIN is in the IRS system or if you already have one, you can file your Form 2290 return and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes at ExpressTruckTax.