Category: Truck Tax

#NTDAW2014: Warm Thanks & a Special Gift from the ExpressTruckTax Team!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Truck Tax, trucking news

Dear Trucking Nation,

For National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the ExpressTruckTax team would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our beloved Trucking Nation.

Around our office, every day is truck driver appreciation day! We have the pleasure of speaking to hundreds of you daily, and it’s a privilege and an honor to provide a service for you–because without

your service, our lives wouldn’t be nearly as awesome!

Because of you, the millions of hard-working men & women of trucking, we have fresh food to eat every day. We have the clothes on our backs. And we have the jobs you’ve helped create by supporting our USA-based company.

We’re deeply grateful for all of your support and for the kind words you’ve sent our way this tax season. From telling our Support Heroes to run for president to suggesting that the Heroes should teach other companies how to provide proper customer support (very cheeky!), we’ve constantly been humbled and inspired to keep improving.

Your gratitude only makes us work harder. We won’t get comfortable, because you don’t either. We keep working with you, side by side. Day and night.

Our mission from day one has been to provide the highest quality, easiest to use E-filing service at the best price in the industry. With your support, we’ve been living this dream, and we want to give you something in return.

We know that managing a transportation business is complicated, convoluted, and expensive! We also know that other software companies haven’t met your needs, that you’ve had to use multiple pricey programs to manage your business, or none at all.

So consider this our #NTDAW thank you gift. We call it TruckLogics.

It’s available in beta now and officially launches Monday, September 22nd! We built it from the ground up based on all of your feedback. A single web-based business management program custom-created for transportation companies. And like all of our products, it’s slick, easy-to-use, and affordable! For the cost of a sandwich each month, TruckLogics will keep your business organized and running smoothly.

The core of TruckLogics is the Dashboard, which provides a snapshot of orders, dispatches, and maintenance, making it impossible to forget an oil change! The seemingly infinite number of moving parts in your business are all in one place and at your fingertips. I could blab about it’s exclusive features–like Truck Zone–for hours, but why not see for yourself!

Sign in to TruckLogics with your ExpressTruckTax account, and we’ll not only auto-fill the program with your info, but the first 30 days are on us! No credit card needed. Just sign up and enjoy 30 days of your business at its best!


If you have questions about signing up for the beta, call the TruckLogics Support Crew at 704. 234.6946 or email them at support@trucklogics.com. They’ll provide the same stellar support that our E-filers are accustomed to! (Big shoes to fill, I know, but they’re up to the task!)

TruckLogics is just one of the many ways we want to say thank you for your tireless efforts around the clock. Your commitment to safety keeps our highways safe & makes the American way of life possible. Thank you, Trucking Nation!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at ExpressTruckTax & TruckLogics

The Final Countdown: Top 10 Reasons to E-file with ExpressTruckTax

Posted on August 22, 2014 by - 2290 deadline, Schedule 1, Truck Tax

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! *cue music*

There’s just 10 days left until the filing deadline for HVUT Form 2290! And the ExpressTruckTax team is eagerly counting down with the rest of you, Trucking Nation!

Let’s countdown together with the Top 10 Reasons to E-file with ExpressTruckTax. Believe me, it wasn’t easy narrowing it down to just 10. The benefits are nearly endless!

If you’ve been filing using boring old paper, or E-filing with anyone else, here are just a few of the reasons why we rock way harder than all the rest!

10. E-filing with ExpressTruckTax takes 10 minutes or less! We’ve streamlined the E-filing process. No one wants to spend hours preparing a tax return! In our site, you’ll never see any scary IRS forms or confusing tax jargon. We designed it for the everyday tax-filer who has better things to do, like kick back by the pool! (Or behind the wheel!)

9. Pricing starts at just $9.90 for a single truck! We pride ourselves on offering the best value in the industry. That’s why we made our premier services affordable. We also offer free VIN corrections, and if your return is rejected for any reason, you can retransmit it to the IRS for free!

8. Copy a Return from a previous year! Our returning users know that the more you E-file with us, the better it gets. If you’ve E-filed with us in the past, you can quickly upload a previous year’s return to this years, saving you unnecessary data entry. Plus you can still make small adjustments to the return. Easy-peasy!

7. Bulk Upload trucks into Truck Zone! Even if you’re brand new to ExpressTruckTax, we’ve still added features to save you bucket-loads of time! Why spend hours or days typing in fleet info, VIN numbers, and more? With Bulk Upload, import hundreds or thousands of trucks at once from a CSV or Excel file right into Truck Zone, a centralized hub for your fleet- no matter the size! Store all of your vehicle info in one place where it’s always easy to keep up-to-date. When E-filing time comes around, use our Advanced Search option to instantly find the selected vehicles you’d like to add to the return. Click & done. Now you’re ready and rarin’ to E-file!
6. E-file Anywhere with our Apps! We’re all about convenience. With so many of you out on the road for days or weeks on end, we had to create an easy way for you to E-file too! Presenting our iPad & Android tablet apps. You’ll follow the same three simple steps to E-filing success from the convenience of your tablet. So next time you get a flat, E-file in the time it takes the mechanic to show up! (Actually, it’ll probably take 1/4 of that time!)

5. We’re IRS certified and secure! Not only are we an IRS-approved E-file provider, but we are the number-one trusted industry leader. Just ask our partners at Swift, Con-way, Mercer, or any of the members of OOIDA or Women in Trucking. When you E-file us, you’re part of the magic experienced by our dozens of partners.

4. Alerts! Gone are the days of anxiously logging in, over and over again, waiting for that greenlight from the IRS. After you E-file with us, choose from four different alerts via email, postal mail, fax or text! We send the updates straight to you, wherever you are! You’ll know the status of your return and payment immediately. Plus, we’ll also fax your stamped Schedule 1 to your carrier at your request.

3. Select from three convenient Payment Methods! Paying taxes may not be fun, but we do make it easy! We offer three ways to pay by Direct Debit (EFW), EFTPS, or by Check or Money Order. And if you choose the latter option, we’ll automatically generate your payment voucher to send with your check to the IRS. We couldn’t have made it simpler!

2. Never wait again! Our users have a 98% approval rate with the IRS, AND they get their Stamped Schedule 1 back in minutes! No more waiting for the mail to come. No more waiting in line at the IRS office. Get what you want, when you want it!

1. The Support Heroes. We saved the best for last. No matter where you’re truckin’, you’ve always got a full team of dedicated Support Heroes at your fingertips. We’re based in sunny Rock Hill, SC, but we assist people in English, Spanish, and Russian– because we’re just that talented. Offering truck tax support is all we do, year-round, day & night. Seriously! You can get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. We also do live online chat, or speak to us at 704.234.6005. All it takes is one quick phone call, and we’ll have you E-filed and back on the road!

So what are you waiting for, Trucking Nation! We’re down to the wire, so don’t put it off another second. Besides, it’ll be over in a flash. And you’ll love us so much, you’ll be offering to E-file your friends’ taxes for them!

ExpressTruckTax Caters to Carriers

Posted on August 12, 2014 by - 2290, Schedule 1, Truck Tax

It’s #TruckerTuesday, and this one goes out to all of the carriers of the world!

Swift. Mercer. Con-way. Schneider. Landstar. What do all of these carriers have in common? They’re all partnered with ExpressTruckTax, of course. And that’s just a handful of the dozens of carriers we’re proud to be partnered with!

We don’t just take care of our owner-operators and tax professionals; carriers are a vital part of the Trucking Nation too, so we make it our business to make their business easier!

There are mountains of benefits that come with being one of our partners!
Here are just a few of the perks our carriers enjoy:

  • Drivers can conveniently E-file Form 2290 in under 10 minutes and just three simple steps!
  • We’ll email or fax the stamped Schedule 1 to the driver & carrier in mere minutes! No need to wait for the driver to mail it!
  • Record keeping has never been easier! All of your driver’s information is organized and easily retrieved in moments.
  • Download PDF’s of previous returns, receipts, or Schedule 1’s anytime you like.
  • No struggling to get in contact with each of your drivers. Simply email them our info, and we’ll take it from there!
  • 24/7, USA-based support in three languages, including English & Spanish. Our dedicated team of Support Heroes in Rock Hill, SC, offers cheerful assistance, all day, every day. 365. Try to find another E-file provider that has that! (You can’t!)
  • Carriers never have to worry about providing tech or tax support to their drivers. Our Support Heroes handle it expertly.
  • We also offer free VIN corrections, Form 2290 Amendments, and more if your drivers need it.

Whatever the size of the fleet, ExpressTruckTax wants to help you manage your business’s truck taxes, quickly and efficiently. Call our Support Heroes today! We’ll assign you your very own Account Manager, offering you personalized support. They’ll get to know your business and your needs; you’ll never talk to a stranger when you call us! And you’ll have a direct phone line and email to reach them instantly. You’ll never waste time navigating an automated system again. None of our competitors can say that!

Give us a ring at 704.234.6005. The Heroes are also available via online chat or 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. See how our streamlined E-filing solutions can make your business run more smoothly!

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: Now Proud Partners with Women in Trucking

Posted on July 16, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Truck Tax, trucking news

Breaking news, Trucking Nation! ExpressTruckTax is thrilled to be joining forces with Women in Trucking! 

A coalition of both men and women, Women in Trucking encourages women to seek careers in all areas of the trucking industry, which has tended to be predominantly male. But since 2007, WIT has been changing that– one dispatcher, driver, and safety director at a time! WIT not only connects women with the career opportunities they deserve, but empowers them by promoting their accomplishments and creating scholarship funds for professional development. Another integral part of WIT’s mission is removing the obstacles that many women face in the industry. One of the obstacles they seek to dismantle is the commonly held misconception that women are not “strong” enough to be part of the trucking industry.

We at ExpressTruckTax know how silly that notion is! Our Support Heroes have the privilege of speaking with skilled female truckers every day.

As part of our commitment to advancing women in the trucking industry, ExpressTruckTax has created an E-filing portal for HVUT Form 2290, available exclusively for members of Women in Trucking. Members will not only enjoy a discounted rate to E-file (only $9.41 for a single truck!), but they will enjoy the convenience and security that comes with our premier service.

Express Truck Zone is just one of these exclusives, wherein filers can store all of their fleet’s vehicle and tax information, year after year. Truck Zone makes it easy to find and E-file for a select group of vehicles. Alternatively, we now have a feature that lets you conveniently transfer last year’s return to the current year’s, while still making small amendments where needed. These two features combined will save hours, even days, of data entry!

And since we know that filing truck taxes can be stressful, we offer 24/7 support from our headquarters in Rock Hill, SC. Women in Trucking members can call, chat or email, day and night, and receive assistance from our Support Heroes in English, Spanish or Russian.

Women have always been and will continue to be a vital part of the trucking industry, whether they’re hauling on the road or in a leadership role. But until everyone understands this, WIT will continue its diligent efforts to educate members of the trucking industry and general public alike. That’s why we are proud to be part of WIT’s mission to redefine the road!

Just take a look at all of our smiling faces!

 

Smile & Say, “Gender Equality!”

Women of the trucking industry, we salute you! Many thanks for your hard work, from everyone at ExpressTruckTax.

To find out more about our Form 2290 Portal for WIT members, give our Support Heroes a shout at 704.234.6005. You can also chat with us online or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com.

FAQ: IRS Form 2290 HVUT

Posted on June 10, 2014 by - Form 2290, Schedule 1, Truck Tax

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

Stamped Schedule 1-IRS Begins Processing Online Returns Today

Posted on January 13, 2014 by - 2290 online, E-file IRS Form 2290, easy 2290, EZ2290, Form 2290 Deadline, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, Proof of HVUT payment, Same Day Schedule 1, stamped Schedule 1, Truck Tax

ExpressTruckTax is the solution to E-File IRS Form 2290 and receive your stamped Schedule 1 as simply and quickly as possible. The Stamped Schedule 1 is your proof that you required in order to register a vehicle. If you mail the Form 2290 to the IRS, it can take 4-6 weeks before it is processed.  If you choose to physically take it to the IRS, the nearest office may be many miles away. There can also be very long waiting periods at the IRS office of up to several hours.


The quickest and easiest way to receive your Stamped Schedule 1 is to E-File your Form 2290 at ExpressTruckTax.com. E-Filing has become more and more popular among taxpayers and tax professionals. The IRS itself recommends E-Filing as their preferred method for filing Form 2290.


Instead of waiting for hours or up to 6 weeks for the IRS to stamp your Schedule 1 and send it back to you, ExpressTruckTax will get your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes of filing. When you login to the site, you can enter the information for your Form 2290, which will be sent to the IRS electronically. The IRS will then send the stamped Schedule 1 back to ExpressTruckTax, we will automatically email the Schedule 1 to you. You can also choose to have the Schedule 1 faxed to you.

The form will be transmitted with a watermark as well as an IRS E-File logo since the document will not be physically stamped. When ExpressTruckTax sends the Stamped Schedule 1 to the taxpayer, it will be sent as a pdf attachment. Although the form will not be physically stamped, the official E-File watermark serves as an official IRS stamp.

At ExpressTruckTax.com, you can file your Form 2290 and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes. 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!

*NOTE: Any returns that were E-Filed between December 26, 2013 and January 12, 2014, will be processed by the IRS today January 13, 2014, when they begin processing returns.  Receiving your Stamped Schedule may take a bit longer than usual until the IRS gets caught up.

How Soon Can I Get My Stamped Schedule 1?

Posted on December 16, 2013 by - 2290 online, E-file IRS Form 2290, easy 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, Proof of HVUT payment, Same Day Schedule 1, stamped Schedule 1, Truck Tax

 
The Stamped Schedule 1 is required in order to register a vehicle. If you mail the Form 2290 to the IRS, it can take 4-6 weeks before it is processed.  If you choose to physically take to the IRS, the nearest office may be many miles away. There can also be very long waiting period at the IRS office of up to several hours.


ExpressTruckTax is the solution to E-File IRS Form 2290 and get your stamped Schedule 1 as simply and quickly as possible. Once you transmit your return to the IRS, it takes only minutes to receive your IRS stamped Form 2290 Schedule 1.

ExpressTruckTax sends the Stamped Schedule 1 to the taxpayer as a pdf attachment. Although the form will not be physically stamped, the official E-File watermark serves as an official IRS stamp.

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!