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Everything You Need To Know About VIN Corrections In ExpressTruckTax

Posted on August 26, 2022 by - 2290 Free VIN Correction, 2290 VIN Correction, 2290 VIN Corrections

Form 2290 is an IRS tax form that needs to be completed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. This tax form needs to be filed annually by August 31st each year. The deadline is approaching fast so below you will find some helpful tips about VIN numbers which are important when filling out Form 2290. 

What is a VIN?

VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number. Every vehicle has one and each VIN consists of a unique set of 17 numbers and letters that help identify a vehicle. The VIN of a vehicle is entered when filing Form 2290 so that the IRS knows what vehicle(s) you are filing Form 2290 for.

What is a VIN Correction?

If the wrong VIN is entered when filing Form 2290, and the form is submitted with this wrong VIN, a VIN correction must be filed. This correction must be filed so that the correct VIN appears on the Stamped Schedule 1 that you obtain upon filing Form 2290. If the correct VIN does not appear on the Stamped Schedule 1, there is a chance that you may be fined or penalized for this. There is no deadline to file a VIN correction.

How do you use ExpressTruckTax to file a VIN correction?

Form 2290 Amendment for Vin Correction

If a mistake is made when Form 2290 is filed and only a few characters are off you are able to file a Form 2290 Amendment for a VIN Correction to get it fixed. This process amends your previously filed Form 2290 and ensures that you will receive a Stamped Schedule 1 with the corrected VIN. If you filed your original Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax you are able to correct your VIN for free using this process.

Other VIN Correction Option

If your VIN mistake on your Form 2290 is off by more than a few characters or the entire VIN is wrong, you must file another Form 2290. Once the second Form 2290 gets accepted, Form 8849 must be filed. If the tax has already been paid, the Form 8849 will be used to request a credit back for the tax paid. If the tax has not been paid yet, you will need to provide an explanation and documentation as to why the original Form 2290 should be dismissed.

File With ExpressTruckTax Today!

ExpressTruckTax makes correcting VINs and filing Form 2290 fast and simple with its many user-friendly features. ExpressTruckTax offers a number of useful features including a free VIN checker that checks to make sure the VIN entered has 17 digits. There are also several convenient payment options including the new option to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax directly from ExpressTruckTax. The Form 2290 deadline is August 31st, 2022, and is only a few days away. What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today!

How To Fix IRS 2290 Rejections

Posted on June 7, 2021 by - Form 2290 rejection

So, you filed before the Form 2290 due date!

But you get a notice that your IRS 2290 was rejected.

Don’t stress. There are many reasons that the IRS rejects returns, and we’ve got a fix for each one. Here’s all the information you’ll need to correct your IRS 2290 highway use tax as quickly as possible to avoid penalties.  

Form 2290 Rejection

Common Reasons for Rejection

In order to fix your 2290 highway use tax and get an updated Schedule 1 Form 2290, you’ll need to find the issue.

There are multiple reasons for Form 2290 rejection including:

1. EIN and Business Name Mismatch

If the EIN you entered does not match the information the IRS has on record, you can call the IRS Excise Hotline at 1-866-699-4096 to determine what information they have.

If your EIN is brand new, it will likely be rejected because it takes about 10 business days for the IRS to register a new EIN in their system. The reported reason for rejection will be: “EIN does not match business name”. Once your EIN is registered, simply retransmit your return.

2. Routing Transit Number Rejection

If you chose to pay your 2290 highway use tax by Electronic Funds Withdrawal, your bank routing number was required.

If your IRS 2290 was rejected because the wrong routing number was entered, simply correct the routing number and re-transmit your return to the IRS.

*Note: If you notice a routing number error but your return was accepted, contact the IRS.

3. Duplicate Filing of IRS 2290

This type of rejection means your IRS 2290 was already filed and confirmed by the IRS, and that a second 2290 was submitted on your behalf.

Correcting and Retransmitting Form 2290

ExpressTruckTax makes IRS 2290 Form updates easy.

If you filed your return with us, correcting and retransmitting your return is easy and free! Plus, with our ExpressGuarantee, we guarantee that your return will be accepted by the IRS or your money back!

Our team of Expert customer support representatives will do everything they can to help them!

Correct your IRS 2290 today with ExpressTruckTax, and get your updated Schedule 1 Form 2290 in minutes.