Category: Form 2290

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Express Truck Zone: An Exclusive Feature of ExpressTruckTax

Happy Monday, Trucking Nation! If you’re off to a slow start this morning, here’s a little #motivationmonday juice to add some pep to your step. Filing your HVUT Form 2290 just got a whole lot easier with our exclusive feature, Truck Zone.

And it’s the gift that keeps on giving, year after year, because it will save you hours of data entry every time you file a HVUT return. Music to your ears!

Truck Zone is a centralized hub for your trucking business, your place to store general information, as well as tax information about every vehicle in your fleet, whether that’s hundreds or even thousands of vehicles!

Might I add that this feature is free as part of your ExpressTruckTax account! So how does it work, exactly?

Within your ExpressTruckTax account, you’ll see the tab “Truck Zone” along the top. Once inside, enter information about each heavy vehicle. Alternatively, you can quickly bulk upload all of the information if you already have it in a CSV file. Even if it’s thousands of vehicles, you can still do ‘em all at once!

In your Truck Zone, you can store each vehicle’s V.I.N., Unit #, Fleet name & number, License Plate, gross vehicle weight, if it’s suspended, and whether or not it has agricultural plates or is used for logging. This info in particular will help you keep things sorted when filing your HVUT! You can edit this information any time you like.

Once you have all of your ducks…I mean trucks in a row, filing your taxes and retrieving previous tax information will be a snap!

If you need to file HVUT for a select group of vehicles, use our Advanced Search option to find the trucks you’re looking for by VIN, weight, or unit #. Then click each and add to the return. Done!

Once you’ve filed HVUT with us, go to any truck, click on the “HVUT” tab, and view all of its essential tax details, from how much tax you paid to the date it was filed. Even better, you can download or email that specific return.

And now for the best part, when you need to file next year, all of your vehicles’ information is stored in your digital garage and ready to be uploaded to the return without any unnecessary fidgeting.

Your fleet’s tax information has never been so organized and easily accessible. If that isn’t a stress reliever, then I don’t know what is!

If you’ve got questions about Truck Zone or any one of our amazing, time-saving features within ExpressTruckTax, just call 704.234.6005 or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. Our Support Heroes in sunny Rock Hill, SC, are ready for you!

And once more–Happy Monday, you tax-filing wizards! Now you’re ready to tackle the week, aren’t you!

The Benefits of E-Filing Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax

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

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

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

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

HVUT Form 2290 Is Now Being Accepted By The IRS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So what exactly is included in the price?

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

ExpressTruckTax: Meet Our 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

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

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

    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.

    FAQ: IRS Form 2290 HVUT

    It’s TruckerTuesday and the team at ExpressTruckTax hopes you are all having a great week so far. The start of Form 2290 HVUT filing season begins on July 1st. Since the 2290 is filed annually, I’m here to re-jog your memory with a few frequently asked questions so you can get it filed and keep on truckin’. Let’s get started….

    1. What is Form 2290 HVUT?
    This form is used to figure and pay the tax due on heavy use vehicles used during the period with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more. You will need to file IRS Form 2290 for the tax if a taxable highway motor vehicle is registered, or required to be registered, in your name under state, District of Columbia, Canadian, or Mexican law at the time of its first used during the tax.

    2. What evidence of payment do you present to the DMV to show that you have file Form 2290?
    The DMV will ask to see proof that you have paid your Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes. The proof that you will show them is your Stamped Schedule 1. When e-filing, the IRS will apply a digital watermark (the stamp) in the center of the page that proves you have paid the amount of tax due. Your Stamped Schedule 1 is all you will need to provide proof of payment.


    3. What if my VIN is less than 17 characters?
    Your alphanumeric VIN can be any amount up to 17 characters. It should not be more than 17 characters and should not include the letters I, O, or Q. If your VIN has the letter O, replace it with the number zero (0) when entering in your vehicle information.

    4. What is a five-digit pin?
    When e-filing through ExpressTruckTax, we ask you to enter a 5-digit pin before you can transmit your return to the IRS. The 5 digits can be any number you wish. It only acts as a digital signature to prove that you are an actual person transmitting the form. This is not a number you will need to remember or enter in anywhere else when e-filing.

    5. What is a partial period tax table?
    A Partial Period Tax Table is used to figure the amount of tax owed for vehicles first used after July of the current tax period. Here is a direct link to the IRS Partial Period Tax Table for Form 2290.

    6. What is a suspended vehicle?
    When a vehicle is considered ‘suspended’ that only means it does not travel more than 5,000 miles in one year (7500 miles for agricultural vehicles). Suspended vehicles are tax exempt, but if they do run more than 5,000 miles during the tax year than you will need file a 2290 Amendment for mileage limit exceeded.

    These are only a few of our most frequently asked questions. Do not hesitate to contact our US-based ExpressTruckTax Support team with any questions you may have via phone: 704-234-6005 email: support@expresstrucktax.com