Category: IRS payment options

3 Ways To Pay Your IRS Form 2290 HVUT

Posted on April 22, 2014 by - Form 2290, HVUT, IRS payment options

When e-filing your IRS Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.com, for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, you have 3 options for paying the tax. Before we get into the options, lets me start by saying you can not pay the IRS with a debit/credit card.

Here are the options the IRS does accept:

1. Electronic Funds Withdrawal (ETF) – The most popular option, you can choose to have the IRS payment taken directly from a bank account. You just enter in the routing number and bank account number. Just double check and make sure the numbers are correct before you transmit your return to the IRS. Hit that ctrl+ combination to zoom in, and go through those numbers carefully.  You will not be able to amend this error on your return after it has been accepted by the IRS.

2. Check/Money Order – This is great option if you are hesitant about using your bank routing and account number. The first option is more convenient, but some people still like doing things old school. If you choose this option, you will be emailed a payment voucher after you transmit your return to the IRS. Then all you will do is print out the payment voucher and mail it in with the check/money order. The voucher will have all the directions for what to put where. You want to have the check/money order in the mail as soon as possible, but no later than a week after transmitting the return. Make sure to hold on to the money order stub just in case you need to verify you sent the payment, always good to have some insurance.

3. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) – An EFTPS account is a tax payment service provided by the US Dept of Treasury. You can enroll in this service for free and once you receive your credentials, you can pay any tax due to the IRS using this system. You will not choose this option if you do not have an EFTPS account set up beforehand. Visit EFTPS.gov for more info on setting up this type of account.

Each payment method is processed directly by the US Treasury. Regardless of the payment method you choose you still receive your Stamped Schedule 1 via email within minutes of your return being accepted by the IRS. This is because you have either paid or made an electronic promise to pay the taxes due. If your Stamped Schedule 1 is not showing up in your email, you can always log into your ExpressTruckTax.com account and access it on the Dashboard page.

If you have any questions about the options to pay the HVUT, give our US-based Express Truck Tax Support Team a call: 704.234.6005 or shoot us an email: support@expresstrucktax.com

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) Information

Posted on November 8, 2012 by - E-file form 2290, EFTPS, EFW, EIN, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, HVUT, IRS payment options, prorated HVUT, Schedule 1, Taxable gross vehicle weight, VIN

HVUT is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax that is a fee assessed annually 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.

You must file Form 2290 for the tax period beginning on July 1, 2012, and ending on June 30, 2013, if a taxable highway motor vehicle (defined below) 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 use during the period and the vehicle has a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.

There are a few instances where a vehicle is exempt from paying the HVUT tax, even if most of those instances; a Form 2290 is required to be filed even if no tax is due. You can find detailed information on the IRS site at www.irs.gov/trucker.

You need: Business Details – Business Name (Sole proprietor can use their legal name) and address, EIN (Employer Identification Number), details of the authorized signatory.

Vehicle Details – Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Gross Weight of the Vehicle

Form of IRS payment- When E-Filing with ExpressTruckTax you have 3 options for paying any tax amounts due.  Electronic Funds Withdrawl (EFW) using your bank routing number and bank account number, Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) by visiting EFTPS.gov or by mailing in a check or money order. We suggest EFW.

Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes must be filed using the Form 2290 on an annual basis. The Tax period for Heavy Vehicles begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th.The Annual renewal of your Form 2290 for a new tax period IS DUE BY August 31st each year.  If your vehicle is placed in service anytime during the tax year, the Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the following month. The tax will be prorated based on the number of months the vehicle will have been used during the tax year. If a vehicle was used during any part of a month, the tax will be calculated for that month as a whole.

For New Vehicles placed in service, the IRS Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month following the month of first use. For example, if you purchase and first use a vehicle in January, you must file a Form 2290 by the end of February.

You can still paper file, but the IRS requires anyone filing for 25 or more vehicles do so electronically and recommends that everyone do so.

Electronically: File Form 2290 electronically through any electronic return originator (ERO), transmitter, and/or intermediate service provider (ISP) participating in the IRS e-file program for excise taxes, such as ExpressTruckTax.com. For more information on e-file, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov/Filing or visit www.irs.gov/Businesses.

Paper: Mail Form 2290 to the address shown under Where to File. If you did not pay the tax using the Electronic Funds Transfer or Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), mail Form 2290-V and your check or money order with Form 2290.

Or you can take your Form 2290 to the nearest IRS office.
ExpressTruckTax is an IRS authorized E-file provider for Form 2290, E-file IRS Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return and get IRS 2290 stamped Schedule 1 in minutes. If you have any questions call our Truck Tax team at 704.234.6005 or email at support@expresstrucktax.com.

Last Minute Tips for E-Filing Form 2290

Posted on August 27, 2012 by - 2290 e-file, EFTPS, EFW, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, HVUT, IRS payment options

ExpressTruckTax.com is the quickest, easiest, and best value for filing your Form 2290 (Heavy Truck Use Tax) online with the IRS. The August 31st due date for the tax is getting closer, and here are a few points to keep in mind while E-Filing.

  • E-file your 2290 returns with Expresstrucktax.com
  • 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

Choose an IRS payment option:
There are several options to pay the HVUT taxes with the IRS.

  • Electronic Funds Withdrawal, or Direct Debit: The IRS will collect the taxes due after they are provided with a bank account number and routing number
  • EFTPS: You have to schedule the payment to the IRS by going to EFTPS.gov.
  • Check/Money Order: The IRS also supports Check/Money Order as long as it is scheduled by the 31st.

We strongly advise our Canadian customers to use this option as EFW may not work for Canadian banks.

Just a reminder, if you choose Direct Debit (EFW) as a payment method, the IRS will not process your return during the weekends, or on federal holidays, but on the next business day.

Review Tax ID Numbers
Carefully check Tax Identification numbers on your return.

Review Your Return
Expresstrucktax.com is a very smart program, it automatically checks for any errors before you transmit your 2290 return to IRS, but it’s always good to double check everything before you hit the ‘Transmit to IRS’ button.

We are always available to help if needed. Viisit ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our friendly US Truck Tax Experts in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com, for English and Spanish support!

Express Truck Tax Says Thank You!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by - 2290 form, e-file 2290, Express Truck Tax coupon code, EXPRESS10, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012, Form 2290 Online, irs 2290, IRS payment options

ExpressTruckTax would like to thank you for your business. Though we are already the lowest priced IRS Authorized E-File Service Provider in the industry, we are proud to extend an offer in appreciation to our current customers and to welcome new customers.  
Use coupon code, EXPRESS10, and save 10% off our already low filing fee. The code can be used on any and all returns you file. Simply enter the code on the page titled ‘Available Payment Options‘ beside ‘Discount Code’ and click ‘Apply’. Just remember to enter the code in order to receive the discount!
To E-File the Form 2290 online now, go to ExpressTruckTax.com and don’t forget to use discount code EXPRESS10 to save an additional 10%!  If you have any questions, contact our friendly US based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Payment Options to Pay Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes Due to the IRS

Posted on July 24, 2012 by - Check, e-file 2290, EFTPS, EFW, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012, irs 2290, IRS form 2290, IRS payment options, money order, stamped Schedule 1



When E-Filing with ExpressTruckTax you have 3 options for paying any tax amounts due. Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) using your bank routing number and bank account number, Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) by visiting EFTPS.gov or by mailing in a check or money order.

Each payment method is processed directly by the US Treasury. Regardless of the payment method you choose you can still receive your Stamped Schedule 1 via e-mail within minutes of your return being accepted by the IRS because you have either paid or made an electronic promise to pay the taxes due. You will choose your payment option during the process of E-Filing your Form 2290.

Please note that credit cards cannot be used to make tax payments because the IRS does not accept this payment method for IRS Form 2290 at this time.

To file this Form online, you can visit ExpressTruckTax.com and E-File in just minutes. If you have any questions please feel free to call our US based Customer support team at 704.234.6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.