Category: Form 2290

Ready. Set. E-file! 10 Last Minute E-filing Hacks

Posted on August 29, 2014 by - 2290 deadline, Form 2290, HVUT

Today is the day, Trucking Nation…

All roads have lead to this fateful moment. We stand on the brink of the HVUT filing deadline, and there’s no going back! While the deadline may be September 2nd, the IRS website will be down for maintenance over this holiday weekend, and it will not reopen until deadline-day.

With their servers down at this critical time, there is a chance that the system will get backed up and that they will be unable to process all returns in time. But, there is a way to avoid this IRS traffic jam! To get your stamped Schedule 1 quickly, avoid late penalties, and have time to correct a rejected return, there’s only one

way…

E-file today!

The success of Mission E-file by Friday rests in all of your hands! You’ve officially got 12 hours to complete the mission. Luckily, E-filing your Form 2290 will only take 10 minutes or less!

To get in, get E-filed, and get IRS approval, here are some last minute E-filing tips to maximize your efficiency and success!

1. Prepare yourself (& your Bank Account!): Using our new 2290 Tax Calculator app, available for iPad & Android tablets, you’ll be granted the power of seeing into the future! By entering your vehicles and their weights, the app will calculate how much tax you’ll owe, before you even file! And here’s the icing on the cake–after using the app, you’ll receive a Coupon Code for 10% off of your Form 2290 E-filing! The best value in the biz ($9.90 for a single truck!) just got even better!

2. Have all of your documents on hand. So you’ve used the Tax Calculator app, and you know what to expect. It’s time to get down & dirty and E-file. What do you need nearby?
  • Business name & address matching what the IRS has on file. If you’re unsure, quickly call them to verify 1-800-829-4933.
  • EIN: An Employer Identification Number registered with the IRS is required to file a return. The IRS no longer accepts Social Security Numbers in their place. If you don’t yet have an EIN you can register for one free through the IRS at www.irs.gov/businesses/small or by calling 1-800-829-4933. Of course, if you don’t have time, our sister company ExpressTruckTax Plus can register your EIN for you- same day- relieving stress and saving your wallet from the pricey scams out there! 
  • VIN #’s: This 17 digit number is a unique code for each vehicle. If you’re new to ExpressTruckTax, you can Bulk Upload this information from a CSV or Excel file, even if it’s hundreds or thousands of trucks at once! This will shave precious minutes off of your filing time!
  • Gross Vehicle Weights: Selecting the appropriate weight category is critical for paying the right amount of tax. To determine your vehicle weight, add the unloaded weight of the truck with the empty weight of the trailer, plus the maximum load weight it customarily carries. And there you have it!
  • Payment Info: When E-filing, you’ll enter two forms of payment. While you can pay our E-filing fee with a credit card, the IRS does not accept them. You can elect to pay your truck taxes by Direct Debit, EFTPS through the government, or by Check or Money order. 
3. Select the correct First-Used Month– July! For all renewals, the first-used month is July, even if you’re filing in August or September. Only choose a later month if the vehicle is purchased later in the year. An incorrect first-used month will lead to an incorrect payment amount.

4. Indicate whether your trucks are used for Logging. The term “logging” only refers to those trucks used to haul trees, not logging of miles or fuel. Again, choosing incorrectly here will lead to an incorrect amount of tax-owed.

5. If you’re a returning user, select vehicles from Truck Zone OR Copy a previous year’s return! These are two massive time-saving features for our beloved returning guests! If you’d like to E-file for a select group of trucks, use our Advanced Search to locate them quickly, then simply click and add them to the return. No redundant data entry! Alternatively, you can copy a return from a previous year, while still making small changes if necessary. We’re not fans of unnecessary typing, who is?

6. Double-check your Info (while we check it too!). Before transmitting your return, you should always review your information to ensure it’s correct. And while you do it, we’ll do it with our Instant Audit feature! Thanks to this exclusive, our users have a 98% approval rate with the IRS!

7. Promptly mail your payment. After transmitting your return, the IRS expects prompt payment of your taxes. If you chose to pay by check or money order, mail your payment with the payment voucher (page 5 of your return) by the end of this week! If you E-file later in the year, the payment should be mailed at the end of the month following the first-used month.

8. Keep truckin’ with our Apps & mobile site! If you won’t have access to a computer today, you can still complete your E-filing mission! Using our new ExpressTruckTax tablet app for iPad & Android, you’ll experience the convenience of E-filing from any location. It’s free for download, and it’s just as easy as our site. And if you don’t have a tablet, E-file from your smartphone with our mobile site. We bring the E-filing to you, whenever or wherever you like!

9. Rejected Return? No problem. If your return is rejected for any reason, our Support Heroes will help you correct it! Then, you can retransmit it to the IRS for free!

10. Reach out to the Support Heroes! As quick and easy as our E-filing program is, we know that taxes can still be confusing. That’s why our Support Heroes are on stand-by, day & night!

Call us at 704.234.6005, strike up an online chat, or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. Our talented team of truck tax pros can assist you in English, Spanish, & Russian. And we don’t believe in automated systems either. When you call us, you’ll always hear a happy helper on the other end!

With these 10 quick tips, you’ll be E-filed in no time, just before the buzzer! 

E-FILING 102: More Frequently Asked Questions for Filing Form 2290

Posted on August 28, 2014 by - 2290 deadline, Form 2290, HVUT

We’re officially down to 4 days from the HVUT Form 2290 filing deadline. Since the IRS website will be undergoing maintenance this holiday weekend, it’s best to E-file by tomorrow!

So in the interest of everyone successfully completing Mission E-file by Friday, here are a few more questions & answers straight from our E-filing pro’s, the Support Heroes! Scan these quickly and then you’ll be ready to get E-filed in under 10 minutes.
  • Q: When is the last day to file my 2290?

A: The deadline for HVUT renewals is typically August 31st; however, due to the holiday weekend, the IRS has extended the deadline to the day after Labor Day, September 2nd. While Sept. 2nd is technically the last day you can file, it is certainly ill-advised.

Our mantra is “E-file by Friday!” Especially since the IRS website is down or maintenance from Sat. through Mon. To avoid late penalties and receive your stamped Schedule 1 quickly, E-file by Friday! (Tomorrow, guys!)

  • Q: Why is my tax not $550?
A: It’s true that the standard tax is $550 yearly for a heavy vehicle. However, there are several variables that determine the tax rate, such as the gross weight and use of the vehicle. If you’re used to paying $550, but you ended up with a different figure, double-check your info for these possible errors.

1. Did you select the correct first-used month? For all renewals, the first-used month is July, even if you’re filing in August or September. 

2. Did you select the correct gross vehicle weight?
3. Did you mark it as a “Logging Vehicle”? Only select this if your truck is used to haul trees.

  • Q: Can I copy a return from a previous year?
A: Yes! If you’ve E-filed with us before, you can select a previous year’s return to upload to the current year. You can also still make alterations to the return if any of your information has changed. Simply select “Start a New Return,” and you will be prompted to copy info from a previous return. This is just one of the multitude of ways our returning users benefit, year-after-year.

  • Q: Why can’t I transmit the return from my phone?
A: You can! As long as you’re using our ExpressTruckTax mobile site! While our regular website won’t work on your smartphone, we designed one that will! You’ll follow the same three-easy steps, just from the convenience of your phone.

  • Q: What is the 5 digit PIN & should I remember it?
A: The 5 digit PIN is an electronic signature for your return. Simply enter any 5 numbers, it doesn’t matter which! And no, you will not need to remember them again.

  • Q: Can you enter information or make changes for me?
A: For legal reasons, our Support Heroes can never login to your account, make corrections, or complete a return for you. As a third-party E-file provider, it’s simply not allowed. However, we understand that this sort of luxury service is a real need, so that’s why we work with the rockstars at ExpressTruckTax Plus!

They’re our sister company, and they can legally prepare and file your Form 2290 for you based on the information you provide them. All it takes is one 5 minute phone call to gather your info, and they guarantee same-day filing! Now that’s service! Give them a call at 803.386.0320. Just like ExpressTruckTax, you’ll never get trapped in an automated system. There’s nothing but real, happy experts on the other end!

Still have more questions? Check out our previous FAQ blog: E-FILING 101!

And you can always count on the Support Heroes to take good care of you! Give them a call at 704.234.6005 and have all of your tax questions answered in record time! They’re also available via live chat online or 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com.

2290 Tax Calculator App: Our Crystal Ball for Your Business

Posted on August 11, 2014 by - 2290 deadline, Form 2290, HVUT

It’s time to take the Manic out of your Monday!

Yes, the HVUT Form 2290 deadline is just THREE weeks away…

But there’s no reason to panic! ExpressTruckTax has a full arsenal of all the tools you need to get E-filed

and back on the road.

Last Monday we got a V.I.P. tour of the ExpressTruckTax Tablet app! Available for free download on your iPad or Android device, our new Tablet Apps are the fastest, most convenient way to E-file your HVUT–wherever you’re truckin’!

But we had to take it a step further (we’re always trying to one-up ourselves!). Seeing the plight of the common tax-payer, we developed another app with our Trucking Nation in mind: the 2290 Tax Calculator App!

It’s also available now for iPad and Android.

We all know the IRS expects prompt payment after E-filing your return. But this leaves little time to prepare your funds! With the Tax Calculator App, you can find out exactly how much heavy vehicle tax you’ll owe before you E-file, eliminating any last minute surprises–and preventing any tragic blows to your bank account!

So how does it work, exactly? You may hear the word “calculator” on a Monday morning and immediately sprint in the opposite direction. Normally, I’d say your instincts are sound, but have no fear! This app, like all of our products, does all of the calculating for you! All you have to do is enter your information, sit back, and watch the magic happen.

Let’s take a sneak peek…

  • Step 1: Select the first used month for the vehicles. Typically, this is July, the first month of the HVUT tax year, unless the vehicle is purchased later in the year. Based on the first used month, we’ll tell you the due date to file. Then click “Next.”
  • Step 2: Select the weight category, and then enter how many logging or non-logging vehicles you have in that weight category. Notice how the tax owed is automatically generated! No math for you!
  • Step 3: If you have more vehicles in a different weight category, simply click “Add Weight Category.” Then add your logging and non-logging vehicles. Rinse and repeat until all of your trucks have been added.
  • Step 4: You’re finished! The amount of tax owed has been calculated for you, and now you can prepare your funds for the real E-filing deal.
    Enter your email address, and we’ll send you a short report with all of your vital tax details, so you won’t forget come filing time.

  • Step 5: Of course, the most important step of all is to actually E-file your 2290 and securely transmit it to the IRS!

Whether you use the Tablet apps mentioned before or our website, you’ll be E-filed in just 3 simple steps & 10 minutes or less! The industry leader in E-filing solutions, we not only offer the best value in the biz (just $9.90 for a single truck!), but we also throw in our USA-based Support Heroes!


If you’re new to ExpressTruckTax, or if you’d just like to catch up, give the Support Heroes a shout! They can assist you in English, Spanish, & Russian! Just call 704.234.6005 or get 24/7 email assistance at support@expresstrucktax.com. We’ve got a full team of real, happy people eager to offer you their truck tax expertise!


So what are you waiting for? Start off the week on a high note, and get those truck taxes E-filed and out of the way! With three weeks left, it’s never too early to take the plunge!

#ThrowbackThursday with our New Partner: Jones Motor!

Posted on August 7, 2014 by - Form 2290, throwback Thursday, trucking news

*Click, Clack*…*Click, Clack*…*Clickety, Clack*

As the dim streaks of morning light creep over the horizon, the night fog lazily rolls away. This sound in the distance, *click clack,* moves ever-closer, but you cannot yet see what it is.

Could it be the sound of coconut shells, clapped together rhythmically? No.
It’s a horse and cart, plodding down the cobblestone path on its way to deliver sugar to the town bakery.
This is the dawn of the trucking industry, which began not with trucks, of course, but with literal

horsepower!

So for another very special #ThrowbackThursday, we’re rewinding all the way back to the 1800’s to the birth of the trucking industry! And believe it or not, the oldest major common carrier in the United States is still alive and kicking today, and they’re now one of ExpressTruckTax’s partners!
Jones Motor began in 1894 with just one sturdy horse. Flash forward to 2014, Jones Motor is a multi-million dollar group of transportation companies. But they haven’t forgotten their roots!
Founded in the late 1800’s by John Jones, an immigrant from Birkenhead, Wales, it was then just a small local hauling business in Spring City, Pennsylvania. This one-horse operation went by the name of Jones Drayage Company. Now in their second century of business, a lot has changed, but their core values have not. Jones Motor is defined by their ability to evolve and set-apart by their respect for the owner-operators that keep their business thriving. In fact, their core company is still an exclusively owner-operator driven carrier with flatbeds and vans.

It takes a special kind of business to keep growing over the course of a century. It isn’t accomplished by being content with the old-way of doing things. A progressive company, Jones is always looking for ways to innovate the trucking industry while helping their owner-operators, and that’s why they’ve partnered with ExpressTruckTax!

We use our expertise–building user-friendly, affordable software–to revolutionize filing Truck Taxes. We’ve streamlined the process through online E-filing, eliminating hours spent in the IRS office. E-filers are proven to make fewer mistakes on returns than paper filers. Plus there’s zero risk of paper cuts!

With our forces combined, the Jones Motor owner-operators will now have access to our premier HVUT Form 2290 E-filing solutions through Jones2290.com. With a discounted rate of just $8.91 for a single truck, there’s no better value on the market. As the industry leader in E-filing, ExpressTruckTax also comes with a slew of additional perks, like our Support Heroes! They’re available 24/7, offering assistance in English, Spanish, and Russian! Impressive, I know, but just wait until you see our program’s features.

    • E-file in just Three Easy Steps, it takes less than 10 minutes!
    • All of the taxes owed or credits due are automatically calculated for you. 
    • We also offer E-filing for Form 2290 Amendments, Form 8849 for credits, and more!
    • Store all of your vehicle info in Truck Zone, your personal digital garage, whether it’s 1 or 1,000 trucks! Makes E-filing year after year a breeze!
    • Our Instant Audit feature checks your return for errors before transmitting it. Our users have a 98% acceptance rate with the IRS!
    • FREE VIN corrections
    • Receive your Stamped Schedule I within minutes of E-filing.
    • We automatically notify your company that you’ve E-filed, and we send them a copy of your Schedule I.
    • Get alerts by email, text or fax, so you always know the status of your return and payment.

We’re honored to bring our world-class services to the owner-operators of Jones Motor! ExpressTruckTax offers these benefits and so much more! You have to see it to believe it! So head over to Jones2290.com and try it for free today!

If you’re new to E-filing, call our Support Heroes at 704.234.6005. They’re also available by online chat or via 24/7 email assistance at support@expresstrucktax.com. With less than a month until HVUT is due, you’ll be E-filing just in the nick of time!

The ExpressTruckTax Tablet App

Posted on August 4, 2014 by - Form 2290, HVUT, Truck Tax

Guess what, Trucking Nation? We’re getting down to the wire with less than one month until the HVUT Form 2290 filing deadline!

But before you start to panic, I’ve got a remedy: some good, old-fashioned #MotivationMonday Medicine! Open up wide and take with coffee! (Seriously, lots and lots of coffee!)

Over the next few weeks, there’s a good chance you’ll be out on the road, working long hours, without a computer in sight! Well, with this in mind ExpressTruckTax has developed a solution!

Presenting the fastest, easiest way to E-file your Form 2290: The ExpressTruckTax Tablet app! It’s free and available for download on iPad & Android devices.

Oh, and if you don’t have a tablet, ExpressTruckTax is also smartphone compatible, so you can E-file anywhere you get 4G or WiFi!

I can tell you how fast and easy it is until I’m blue in the face–but instead, why not show you? Let’s walk-through the tablet app together so you can see it in action!

In under 10 minutes and just three steps (or less!), we’ll be ready to securely transmit the return to the IRS!

Step 1: Create an Account

New users create a login with their email addresses.
Of course, if you’ve already got an account with us, just login and skip right to Step 2!
Next enter the business information. You will need your EIN (Employer Identification Number), address, and phone number. 
You will also designate the signing authority, whether that is you or a third party professional.
And done! There’s my business, and I’m ready to start E-filing by clicking the green “Start New Return” button.

Step 2: Enter your Vehicles

Choose the tax year you’re filing for; then select the First Used Month. Based on the month, we’ll let you know the due date to file your return.
You can also E-file for the previous tax year if need be!
Next, enter info for all taxable vehicles. 
Enter the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), the Unit Number, Gross Weight, and whether it is used for logging.
If you’ve got more than one truck to E-file for, click “Save & Add Another.” If you’re done, then just click “Next.”
Now we’ll enter any currently Suspended Vehicles or Prior Year Suspended Vehicles. 
Again, simply enter the VIN, reason for suspension, and any additional details needed.
Based on this information, all of the taxes and credits are automatically calculated for you! What could be easier?

Step 3: Choose Payment, Review & Submit!

We made it! Just another minute and we’ll be ready to submit!
Select from three convenient methods of payment: Direct Debit (EFW), EFTPS through the IRS, or by Check or Money Order. 
(Credit Cards are no longer accepted by the IRS.)
Review your information! 
If you notice any errors, you can easily navigate back by clicking the appropriate section on the left menu. 
After you review your info, we’ll review it too! 
Our Instant Audit feature checks your return for errors, ensuring it’s fit to be filed. 
And our E-filers have a 98% acceptance rate with the IRS! 
We made it! Now just transmit your return and receive your Stamped Schedule I within minutes!
And of course, we’re here for you every step of the way! Chat with our Support Heroes in Rock Hill, SC. They can assist you in English, Spanish, & Russian! Just call 704.234.6005 or get 24/7 email assistance at support@expresstrucktax.com.

If you’d like to know how much tax you’ll owe before you even file, then we’ve got yet another app for you! Try our brand-spanking new Form 2290 Tax Calculator App! It’s also free and available for iPad and Android tablets. 

We never stop creating solutions for your problems! ExpressTruckTax is the place to be for the latest in cutting-edge E-filing solutions. Let’s keep shaping the future of E-filing together, Trucking Nation!

ExpressTruckTax Partners with OOIDA: Now Launching Tablet Apps & More!

Posted on July 31, 2014 by - Form 2290, throwback Thursday, trucking news

For a very special #ThrowbackThursday, Trucking Nation, we’re going to be time traveling in all directions! First, taking a peek into the trucking industry’s past, then blasting into its bright future!

So hop into my DeLorean, and let’s see where it takes us!

ExpressTruckTax is now partners with OOIDA, The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association! If you haven’t heard about these champions of the trucking industry, look at a few of their shining accomplishments over the past 41 years!

Since 1973, OOIDA has been fighting for the rights of truckers, one initiative at a time. It has been said, “Necessity is the mother of invention,” and there was a desperate need for someone to defend the small, hardworking truckers of America from unfair legislation.

Enter OOIDA.

The organization was first founded by a small, but feisty, group of owner-operators! The Arab oil embargoes of the early 1970’s were crippling the trucking industry, so the founders of OOIDA marched to Washington, DC to voice the interests of owner-operators to lawmakers. And they haven’t stopped since! OOIDA has continued influencing policy-makers and has sued to revoke–and get drivers refunds for–unconstitutional taxes, fees, and more.
OOIDA’s first long-term victory came in 1979 when Congress, at the urging of OOIDA, held a series of hearings to explore the plight of small transportation businesses. Congress sided with OOIDA, concluding that the Interstate Commerce Commission needed to regulate abuses in leasing agreements. OOIDA was not only instrumental in this Truth-in-Leasing regulation, but more recently they also helped overturn funding for EORB’s, electronic on-board recorders. In 2011, courts agreed with OOIDA that EORB’s were a form of driver harassment, much like the driver fatigue tests they also helped to eliminate.

Thanks to the efforts of OOIDA, lawmakers now know that owner-operators are a force to be reckoned with, not taken advantage of with excessive fuel decals!

For these reasons and more, ExpressTruckTax is thrilled to be partnered with OOIDA. We too employ our talents to help owner-operators. By developing streamlined E-filing solutions for the many truck taxes out there, we are empowering drivers, keeping them on the road and out of the long lines at the IRS office!

The future of the trucking industry is here. 

With partners like OOIDA, ExpressTruckTax continues to innovate the age-old tradition of filing taxes, making it quick, economical–and dare I say–fun! We first developed OOIDA2290.com, a portal exclusively for OOIDA members to E-file their HVUT Form 2290 in a matter of minutes! 
Using our Bulk Upload option, E-file even faster by importing all of your vehicle information from an Excel file. We’ll then store these vehicles in Truck Zone, your own digital garage that simplifies finding and E-filing for a select group of vehicles. As always, we offer the best value in the industry, just $9.90 for a single truck, and we throw in 24/7 USA-based support for free! Best of all, drivers receive their Stamped Schedule I within minutes of E-filing, and all of their information is saved securely for extra-speedy E-filing each year after!
E-filing for Form 2290 will take 10 minutes or less and just three easy steps. See how easy it is in our video below!
But we didn’t stop there. To supplement OOIDA2290.com, we are excited to announce our new OOIDA2290 Tablets Apps for iPad & Android devices! With so many OOIDA members out on the road, it only made sense to make E-filing accessible when computers are not! With the same three easy steps, OOIDA members can securely transmit their returns to the IRS–anywhere, anytime!

  • Step 1: Create an account, and enter your business and vehicle information. 
  • Step 2: With this data, all of the taxes due or credits owed are instantly calculated for you. If there are credits, Form 8849 is automatically generated, so you can get your money back faster! 
  • Step 3: After choosing from three payment methods, Check, Direct Debit, or EFTPS, the Instant Audit feature scans the return for errors. Once it’s fit to be filed, safely transmit your return to the IRS. 
Oh, and I almost forgot Step 4, receiving your Stamped Schedule 1 immediately and getting back on your merry way! So break out that tablet and get E-filing!
No matter where you’re trucking, OOIDA members, ExpressTruckTax has got you covered with our portal and tablet apps! To start E-filing today, give our Support Heroes a call at 704.234.6005. You can also chat with us online or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com.

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!

Three Ways to Pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax!

Posted on July 28, 2014 by - EFTPS, Form 2290, HVUT, Schedule 1

You’ve come to it at last. The final step of filing your annual HVUT: paying the IRS. Well lucky for you, we’ve not only streamlined the process of completing your Form 2290, but we’ve also made payment convenient as well!

When you E-file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax, there are not one–not two–but three!– three easy

& secure ways to pay the IRS!

While the IRS no longer accepts credit card payments, you can still conveniently pay by Direct Debit, EFTPS, or by Check or Money Order.

Direct Debit/ EFW (Electronic Funds Withdrawal)

  • The fastest way to pay!
  • This option is available only if you E-file.
  • The IRS initiates a debit from your bank account.
  • Must provide your Bank Account and Routing Numbers (located at the bottom of a check).
  • You can cancel a payment by contacting a U.S. Treasury Financial Agent, but no later than 2 business days before the payment date.
  • With this payment, the IRS will not accept your return on a weekend or holiday. It must be completed on the next business day.

EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)

  • A free service provided by the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, it’s available by phone or online 24/7.
  • You must register with this system 5-7 business days before you need to make your first payment. Visit http://www.eftps.gov or call 1-800-555-4477.
  • To enroll, you will need your E.I.N., bank account and routing number, and address and name as they appear on IRS documents.
  • With this option, you can E-file your Form 2290 365 days a year, day or night.
  • You can even schedule a business payment up to 120 days in advance.
  • Your payment must be scheduled at least 1 business day before your taxes are due!

Check or Money Order

  • If you need your Stamped Schedule I on the weekend, this is the only way to pay!
  • When paying by check or money order, a completed payment voucher called the 2290-V must accompany the payment.
  • This is page 5 of your completed Form 2290. Luckily, we autocomplete this voucher for you, and you can print it from your account any time!
  • Detach the voucher and send it with the payment, but do not staple the voucher to your payment.
  • Do not send cash.
  • Make your check or money order payable to the United States Treasury. Include your name, address, EIN, “IRS Form 2290,” and the date (as entered in Box 3) on your payment.
  • Mail your payment with the 2290- V to the following address:
    • Internal Revenue Service,
      P.O. Box 804525,
      Cincinnati, OH 45280-4525
With three secure ways to pay, you’re free to choose whichever suits you best! And you can relax knowing that whatever option you choose, we’ve gone above and beyond to make it fast and easy.
If you’ve got any questions at all, the Support Heroes in sunny Rock Hill, SC, are happy to help in English, Spanish, and Russian! Call us at 704.234.6005, speak via online chat, or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com.


Fixing a Form 2290 Duplicate Filing Error

Posted on July 24, 2014 by - Form 2290, Form 2290 corrections, Form 2290 Rejections

Well, Trucking Nation, we’re in the throes of Form 2290 filing season with just about a month left until the deadline. You know what they say, time flies when you have taxes to file!

If you’ve been waiting to E-file (perhaps procrastinating?), today is the day to take the plunge. Not only does ExpressTruckTax make E-filing quick and convenient, but our users also have a 98% acceptance rate with the IRS.

So what about that other 2%? There are a few reasons the IRS will reject a 2290 return, but perhaps the most common reason is a duplicate filing error.

A duplicate filing error occurs when a particular vehicle has already been processed by the IRS that tax year. The IRS only accepts one filing per V.I.N.(vehicle identification number) per tax year. In other words, you

cannot file your HVUT for the same vehicle more than once a year. 

If your 2290 return contains just one duplicate V.I.N., the entire return will be rejected! Moreover, they won’t tell you which vehicle in particular is the problem, which means you need to figure it out manually! *dun! dun! dun!*
Enter our Support Heroes. They’re called heroes for good reason–because they bravely swoop in during your darkest tax-filing hour! If you’ve E-filed with us, we will first send you an email, notifying you why your return was rejected. But we don’t stop there– our Heroes will then help you locate the duplicate V.I.N.! Of course, this is only possible if you’ve been E-filing with ExpressTruckTax, just one more benefit for our returning user V.I.P.’s! 
Once the duplicate vehicle has been removed from the return, you can quickly retransmit it, free of cost! Just review the information for errors one more time, and then click the green “Transmit your Return” button. We’ll send you an email within minutes, letting you know the status of your return. And if it’s accepted, you’ll receive your Stamped Schedule I right away!

Of course, we aren’t just about damage control– prevention is also key. So here are a couple ways to avoid this error:
  • One possible cause for a duplication error happens when Advance Filing. While it’s a convenient feature that we offer, it’s important to ensure that you are filing for the correct future tax year and not the current year. 
  • Use our “Bulk Upload” option, and our system will notify you of any duplicate V.I.N.’s in your file. Simply upload an Excel or CSV file type with your fleet’s info, you can do hundreds or even thousands of vehicles at once!
Whether your 2290 is rejected for duplication, or rejected for any other reason, ExpressTruckTax is here to help every step of the way! So get E-filing, and don’t wait another day! It’s far better to submit it early and have ample time to make corrections before Deadline Day.

If you have questions while filing or if your return has been rejected, give our USA-based Support Heroes a call at 704.234.6005. You can also chat with us online or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. We’re ready to come to your rescue!


ExpressTruckTax Notifications: Email, Text, Fax, & Postal

Posted on July 21, 2014 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 Free VIN Correction, Form 2290

If you recently submitted your Form 2290, then we know what kinds of questions might be floating around in your head: “Did I make any mistakes?” “How long will it take the IRS to accept it!” “When will I get my stamped Schedule I?”

Endlessly asking yourself these questions and more can be nerve-wracking—unless you E-filed with ExpressTruckTax!

We know that you don’t have the time to keep logging in to your account, waiting for that highly-anticipated

moment when it says, “Accepted.” So in our continued efforts to keep you on the road and as stress-free as possible, we developed a solution! ExpressTruckTax not only offers you free email notifications, but also offers three additional kinds you can sign-up for. Sign up for all three, or two, or one—whatever suits your needs best!

From the “Available Payment Options” page in your account, you can choose to receive text alerts, automatic fax alerts or postal delivery notification.

  • Our text alerts will send you a text message, to the phone of your choosing, notifying you the moment your return has been accepted by the IRS! This way, the good news will come to you the second it happens! And you can breathe a sigh of relief.
  • If you opt to receive automatic fax alerts, not only will you receive a fax the moment your return has been processed, but along with it, you’ll receive a copy of your Stamped Schedule I! You can even use this option to notify another party via fax.
  • Elect our postal delivery option and you’ll receive a printed copy of your stamped Schedule I AND a copy of your 2290, straight to your door (or P.O. Box)! This can be a particularly good option for those of you who are on the road with nary a printer in sight!
In addition to our Notifications System, we’ve always got some more perks for ya! On the off-chance that you’ve made a mistake while filing, we offer free VIN corrections and IRS Form 2290 Amendments. And should you ever misplace or need an extra copy of your vital tax documents, you can login to your account to view previously filed returns, even download or email them. Also access your Stamped Schedule I or payment receipt within your account, anytime.

And of course we can’t forget about our Support Heroes! They’re on the front lines, day and night, assisting you in English, Spanish, and Russian! Call them at 704.234.6005. You can also chat with them online or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. They’re always here for you, even after you’ve E-filed.

Now, Trucking Nation, when you come to that moment of fate, as a bead of sweat forms on your brow and your quivering finger hovers over the “Submit” button, you no longer have to feel the anxiety. You can click with confidence, knowing that our E-filers have a 98% approval rating and that you’ll be conveniently notified the moment your return is accepted!