Category: Trucker Taxes

Your Trucking Guide To IRP Reporting

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Marcela De Vivo - Trucker Taxes

When it comes to truck taxes there are multiple forms to file and tons of deadlines. We know that you’re familiar with your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290, and you regularly file your quarterly IFTA return, but what about your IRP return?

Your IRP return is actually pretty closely related to your HVUT return, and IFTA report, because you need your Schedule 1 to complete your IRP return, and you also need to track your mileage per jurisdiction. This may seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help clear everything up.

The Trucking Guide To IRP Reporting

First of all, IRP is the International Registration Plan and it’s a reciprocal agreement that authorizes proportional registration among the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.

This agreement provides apportioned payments based off of the total distance operated in each jurisdiction (state). That means the operator of the vehicle must report the number of miles traveled per jurisdiction on an annual basis and pay the amount of taxes they owe to their base jurisdiction (home state).

IRP Requirements

You are responsible for completing your IRP return if you operate a heavy vehicle that operates in more than one jurisdiction and it:

Weighs more than 26,000 pounds
Has three or more axles, regardless of weight, or
Is a power unit and trailer with a gross vehicle weight higher than 26,000 pounds.

To first receive your IRP license you must register with your base jurisdiction. Then you will receive your IRP license, which should be carried in your cab at all times. You will also have a specially marked license plate.

Then each year you will need to file your IRP return to renew your tags and to continue legally operating in multiple jurisdictions. Your IRP return deadline is based on the expiration date on your license plate.

In order to complete your return, you need to list the mileage traveled per jurisdiction during the year. Your mileage can be recorded with the same online program you use for your IFTA report, like ExpressIFTA.

Generating a Mileage Report

ExpressIFTA makes it incredibly easy to import all of your information and track it in one convenient location online. You can use the bulk upload feature to import all of your information at once or import all of your data from your ELD device.

You also need a copy of your stamped Schedule 1 to complete your IRP return. You stamped Schedule 1 serves as proof of completing your HVUT Form 2290.

E-Filing Form 2290

You can actually easily file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax to instantly receive a copy of your stamped Schedule 1 via email.

All you have to do to get started is create your free account. Then you can follow our step-by-step instructions to quickly complete your form and transmit directly to the IRS. Then in about 15 minutes you’ll get a copy of your stamped Schedule 1. This is the fastest and easiest way to complete your truck taxes.

Plus, if you need any assistance the live, US-based ExpressTruckTax team is standing by to help. Give us a call Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM EST at 704.234.6005. We also offer live chat and 24/7 email support at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

3 Fantastic Tools For Truckers

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Marcela De Vivo - Trucker Taxes

Here at ExpressTruckTax, we understand that trucking is not easy. In addition to long hours on the road, truckers have to keep up with many forms of registration and many different taxes.

There are HVUT, IFTA, IRP, MC, and DOT registrations, just to name a few.

That’s why we have several free mobile apps with solutions for HVUT and IFTA to keep truckers compliant and save them time.

IFTA calculator

Calculating IFTA taxes is one of the most complex things truckers have to do. You have to use all of your miles, and all your fuel purchases to calculate what you owe. You have to know the correct tax rates. You have to know if there are exemptions.

Our free IFTA calculator app takes the guesswork out of IFTA calculations. Simply enter your mileage and fuel and the app takes care of the rest. Figuring out what you owe has never been easier.

Download the IFTA Calculator

HVUT Calculator

Take the guesswork out of your yearly HVUT tax cost with our free HVUT Calculator app. Just input your first use month and gross taxable weight and the HVUT Calculator app will tell you what you owe.

No need to worry about not having enough money to cover your payment. Just calculate ahead of time and start saving!

Download the HVUT Calculator

TruckLogics

TruckLogics is a Trucking Management Software designed to help you keep track of your entire business.

For a small monthly fee, you will be able to track dispatches, invoices, expenses, and much more with real-time reports! TruckLogics even helps with IFTA calculation and has DAT Load Board integration.

And, you’ll get access to the TruckLogics Mobile App at no extra cost! With it, you can manage your business from anywhere!

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Give TruckLogics a test drive today! There’s no obligation and no credit card information required.

File Form 2290 Before The IRS Blackout

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290, E-file form 2290, Hvut 2290, IRP report, IRP return, IRS Black out, stamped Schedule 1, Truck Taxer, Trucker Taxes

Instantly get your stamped Schedule 1 with ExpressTruckTax

You might be hearing this song on the radio that suggests it’s the most wonderful time of the year with season greetings a cheer. It could be because we’re in the middle of the holiday season, but don’t let all that distract you from filing your taxes!

If you need to file your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 online by the end of this month then you might as well file now with the help of ExpressTruckTax, because Christmas and the IRS blackout are coming.

File Before The IRS Blackout

Every year the IRS takes a little break, like a nap. They take all of their servers offline for maintenance and repairs. That means you can’t submit your returns to the IRS during this time, but you will still be held accountable if your return is late.

The IRS blackout will begin on December 26th, 2017 and will end in the beginning of January 2018. Also, they won’t be open on Christmas. It’s best to go ahead and file now, while you have time. As it gets closer to the blackout date you will only get even busier and don’t want to risk forgetting about your HVUT Form 2290 or you will have penalties to face.

The IRS blackout also affects those who need to complete their IRP returns this month. Truckers in Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming need to complete their IRP return by December 31.

In order to complete your IRP return, you need to provide your stamped Schedule 1. As you probably already know, you get a copy of your stamped Schedule 1 by completing your HVUT Form 2290.

You can actually get your stamped Schedule 1 within 15 minutes of completing your HVUT Form 2290 by e-filing with ExpressTruckTax and e-filing with us is so easy that we can go over the instructions right here and now!

First, you create your free ExpressTruckTax account with your email address and personal password. Then you will enter your business name and EIN (Employer Identification Number). You need an EIN to complete your form and can apply for one with the IRS online.

Just keep in mind that it will take about 14 days to update in the IRS’s system and your form could get rejected during this time.

Get your stamped Schedule 1 within 15 minutes with ExpressTruckTax

Then you will enter tax year and first used month. The current tax year began on July 1, 2017, and will end on June 30, 2018. Your first used month is literally the first month that you use your truck on the road during the tax year.

Next, you will enter the vehicle information such as the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and taxable gross weight. This is also where you will enter if your vehicle was used for any special purposes, such as logging.

After that pay the IRS the amount of HVUT you owe through direct debit, EFTPS, check or money order. Then we will perform an internal audit check on your form to catch any basic errors and you can review your information.