Category: Schedule 1

ExpressTruckTax New Year’s Hours

Posted on December 30, 2013 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, Happy New Year, HVUT, Prorated 2290, Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

ExpressTruckTax hopes you had a very Merry Christmas!


Please note our New Year’s office hours:


Tuesday, December 31st-8am-3pm chat and email support
Wednesday, January 1st-Closed New Year’s Day-Happy New Year!
Thursday, January 2nd- Normal business hours resume

ExpressTruckTax thanks you for choosing us for your HVUT filing.  We wish you a very happy and safe New Year!

ExpressTruckTax Holiday Hours

Posted on December 20, 2013 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, Holiday Hoursweight, HVUT, Merry Christmas, Prorated 2290, Schedule 1, Taxable gross, VIN

Our Holiday office hours:
Tuesday, December 24th-8am-3pm chat and email support
Wednesday, December 25th-Closed for Christmas-Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 26th- Normal business hours resume


Tuesday, December 31st-8am-3pm chat and email support

Wednesday, January 1st-Closed New Year’s Day-Happy New Year!
Thursday, January 2nd- Normal business hours resume

ExpressTruckTax thanks you for choosing us for your HVUT filing.  We wish you a very happy and safe holiday season!

E-File Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles First Used in November 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by - 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

Although the HVUT, or the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is imposed annually, it is also mandatory for vehicles to file the IRS Form 2290 after the first use month. The typical tax year for heavy vehicles begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. For vehicles that are first used during the tax year, a prorated tax must be paid for the months that the vehicle was in use. This can be done with the IRS Form 2290 and the easiest way to file the 2290 is through ExpressTruckTax.com


When a new vehicle is placed in service, 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 example, if a vehicle was used on November 28th, it will be taxed as though it was used the entire month. So vehicles that were placed in service during the month of November will need to file HVUT using the 2290 by December 31, and the tax will be based on 8 months, instead of the full year.

All you will need is some basic business information, EIN, VIN and Gross Weight of the Vehicle to complete the return.  Then you will transmit the return to the IRS and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just minutes!

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!

Deadline Monday for Heavy Vehicles First Used in October 2013

Posted on November 29, 2013 by - 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

As stated in the Form 2290 instructions found on irs.gov, the Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month following the month of first use. November 30th  marks the Form 2290 filing deadline for any heavy vehicles that were first used in October 2013.  But since that date falls on the weekend the Deadline will be Monday, December 2, 2013.


Any vehicles used less than 5,000 miles (7,500 miles agricultural) during the tax period will have no tax due to the IRS, but are still required to file their Form 2290 return to avoid any penalty.

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!


Happy Thanksgiving From ExpressTruckTax

Posted on November 27, 2013 by - 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, Thanksgiving Hours, VIN

ExpressTruckTax would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.


Our office will be open during regular business hours of 8am – 3pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 with live chat and email support. We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and on Friday November 29th, we will have email support only.


At this time of Thanksgiving celebration our thoughts turn gratefully to all the truckers, owner operators, trucking companies and service providers who continue to choose ExpressTruckTax for their HVUT filing.  Thank you for your business and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Reminder: HVUT Due Monday For First Used Vehicles in October 2013

Posted on November 25, 2013 by - 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

Monday, December 2, 2013 is the deadline to file Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles first placed on public highways during the month of October, since November 30th falls on a weekend. 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.

If you are on the road and unable to get to a computer before Monday’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!

File Form 2290 Anywhere, Anytime!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by - 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.

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!

Form 2290 RecordKeeping Requirements

Posted on November 8, 2013 by - 2290 online, E-file form 2290, Form 2290 recordkeeping requirements, Form 2290 return, form 2290 return electronic filing, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, Schedule 1, VIN

There are specific recordkeeping requirements regarding Form 2290.  According to the Instructions for the IRS Form 2290:
You must keep records for all taxable highway vehicles registered in your name for at least 3 years after the date the tax is due or paid, whichever is later. They must be available at all times for inspection by the IRS. Also keep copies of all returns and schedules you have filed. Keep your records even if a vehicle is registered in your name for only a portion of a period. If the tax is suspended on a highway motor vehicle for a period because its use on public highways during the period did not exceed 5,000 miles (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles), the registrant must keep the records at least 3 years after the end of the period to which the suspension applies.


Records for each vehicle should show all of the following information. 
    • A detailed description of the vehicle, including the VIN 
    • The weight of loads carried by the vehicle in the same form as required by any state in which the vehicle is registered or required to be registered 
    • The date you acquired the vehicle and the name and address of the person from whom you acquired it 
    • The first month of each period in which a taxable use occurred and any prior month in which the vehicle was used in the period while registered in your name, with proof that the prior use was not a taxable use 
    • The date the vehicle was sold or transferred and the name and address of the purchaser or transferee. If it was not sold, the records must show how and when you disposed of it 
    • If the tax is suspended for a vehicle, keep a record of actual highway mileage. For an agricultural vehicle, keep accurate records of the number of miles it is driven on a farm

    When you use ExpressTruckTax to E-File Form 2290, your previous returns are readily available when you log into your account.  Should you ever be required to produce a Form 2290 Return, you can simply log into your account and print it out. No more looking through files to find it!

    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. 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!

    2290 Filing Period Now Open For First Used Vehicles in October 2013

    Posted on November 1, 2013 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, HVUT, Prorated 2290, Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

    When a new vehicle is placed in service, the Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the following month. So vehicles that were placed in service during the month of October will need to file HVUT using the 2290 by November 30th.


    You can E-File Form 2290 in minutes using ExpresssTruckTax.  All you will need is:

    Then you will transmit the return to the IRS and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just minutes! 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!