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Clientele Spotlight: Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on September 15, 2022 by - Customer spotlight, Express Truck Tax Customer spotlight, ExpressTruckTax customer spotlight, feature spotlight, form 2290 Customer spotlight, Spotlight, Trucking Spotlight

September is here meaning that the Form 2290 deadline has passed. Even if you still haven’t filed or are putting a truck on the road for the first time, you are still able to file Form 2290. At ExpressTruckTax we value all of our clients and want to make sure they all get the best filing experience possible. 

September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. The trucking industry has seen a large increase in diversity with Hispanic-owned trucking businesses. A lot of the businesses that make up this growth are also women-owned. Over half of the foreign-born drivers in the country are from Spanish-speaking countries. Because of this, we want to make sure that all of our clients have the best filing experience that meets their needs. 

Here at ExpressTruckTax, we value our Hispanic clients by offering a button that translates the site and informational material regarding Form 2290 into Spanish. Our outstanding customer support team also offers support available in Spanish to answer any questions related to Form 2290 you may have to ensure you file everything correctly. 

ExpressTruckTax has a sister company, TruckLogics, a Trucking Management Software. TruckLogics caters to trucking companies located in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. It offers an all-in-one trucking management solution to help you manage every aspect of your trucking business, including dispatching drivers, creating loads, managing trucks and equipment, recording truck maintenance, IFTA reporting, and much more. 

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, ExpressTruckTax wants to take the time to highlight some of our amazing Hispanic clientele and business owners that have generated their 2290 or 8849 Forms with us. We want to hear about your filing experience and if you’ve had a chance to talk to our amazing Spanish-Speaking agents.

If you would like your business featured, or want to shout out a Hispanic-owned trucking company you love, reach out to support@expresstrucktax.com.

We will feature these businesses through a Facebook post upon your approval. 

Also, don’t forget to follow us on TikTok @espanolexpresstrucktax and on YouTube at TruckingMundo.

How to find your Form 2290 Due Date and Avoid Penalty From the IRS

Posted on June 24, 2022 by - E-File HVUT Form 2290, E-file IRS Form 2290, E-file IRS Form 2290 and get Schedule 1, E-filing Form 2290, e-filing form 2290 made easy with ExpressTRuckTax

What is Form 2290?

When putting a truck weighing 55,000 pounds or more on the road, Form 2290 must be filed for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)  to the IRS. If this vehicle is driven less than 5,000 miles or less than 7,500 miles if used for agricultural purposes, Form 2290 still needs to be filed but there will be no tax due. 

Why do you need to file Form 2290?

Filing Form 2290 guarantees that you will get your stamped Schedule 1. This serves as proof that you have filed your Form 2290 and it is required to be able to obtain your vehicle’s tags and registration. 

When is the deadline to File?

Vehicles that have been on the Road for Less than a Year

If you are putting a truck on the road for the first time, the month you first put it on the road is the truck’s First Used Month. After putting your truck on the road for the first time, you have until the last day of the following month to file Form 2290. For example, if you put your truck on the road in October, you have until the end of November to file your Form 2290. 

Vehicles that have been on the Road for More than a Year

If this is not your first time putting your truck on the road then your First Used Month will be July. This is because the Form 2290 tax year goes from July 1st to June 30th. The deadline to file Form 2290 for trucks in the case is August 31st.

How to avoid penalties from the IRS

In either case, you must make sure to file before the deadline. If you fail to file before the deadline then there is a big chance you will be fined. By not filing you will not have a current stamped Schedule 1, which could lead you to be pulled over or you will not be able to get tags or your vehicle’s registration. 

Why File with ExpressTruckTax?

ExpressTruckTax allows you to e-file Form 2290 in a matter of minutes. In only a few simple steps you can file your Form 2290 and as soon as it gets accepted you will be sent a copy of your stamped Schedule 1. Having this will guarantee that you will not be penalized for being late to file. What are you waiting for? File your Form 2290 for the current tax year in a few simple steps today and get your stamped Schedule 1 in a matter of minutes.

Fuel Up this Summer and Save with the ExpressTruckTax Fuel Card

Posted on June 8, 2022 by - Fuel Card, Save on Fuel, Saving Fuel, summer trucking

Summer is right around the corner and fuel prices are showing no signs of going down. Because of this, there is no question that many are looking to save at the pump. Truck drivers are especially affected since their livelihood depends on their trucks which require a lot of fuel. In order to help you get the best value for your money and save more at the pump on fuel, ExpressTruckTax has the solution for you. ExpressTruckTax has partnered with EFS, a well-known fuel card provider, to bring you the ExpressTruckTax fuel card.

A fuel card is essentially a credit card but it is oftentimes issued by a driver’s carrier. Drivers can pay for fuel and other expenses at truck stops with these cards instead of using cash, a debit card, or a regular credit card. Using fuel cards, carriers save money on fuel costs and reduce the time required to process employee claims for business fuel expenses. 

Fuel cards are accepted at over 12,000 truck stops nationwide and when you use them you will pay cash price at the pump, no matter where you stop to fuel up. They also provide high returns to your fuel budget with pre-negotiated discounts. Mobile apps help you find the best fuel prices and manage your fuel account and drivers even when on the go.

By using this fuel card from EFS, you can save anywhere between 10 and 15 cents per gallon on average. The fuel card can even be used in Canada. While this card has no annual fee, there is a small fee for usage but the savings will always outweigh the cost of usage.

This is an exclusive benefit for ExpressTruckTax customers and comes packed with incredible cost savings, pre-negotiated fuel discounts, industry-leading security, and reporting. Industry-leading security and controls that let you choose exactly what may be charged to your account, who can make the charges, and how much they can charge to the card, which can help regulate the purchases made on your card. The benefits of this card don’t stop there. High-resolution reports show line-item transaction details and never leave you guessing exactly what exactly is being charged to your fuel card. This fuel card also includes a free online account that lets you view transactions, order new cards, and make changes to your account from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Now that you know what a fuel card is, what are you waiting for? Sign up for one today and start saving on fuel as soon as you get approved so that you can have fun this summer without having to worry about spending more money on fuel! Contact ExpressTruckTax at (704)-234-6005 for more details.

Working Women Wednesday: Celebrating Women in the Trucking Industry With ExpressAmber

Posted on March 30, 2022 by - Women in Trucking, Women Trucking, Women’s History Month

As you may know, March is Women’s History Month. Here at ExpressTruckTax, we want to celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of women in the trucking industry. The trucking industry has been thought to be a mostly male-dominated industry, but in recent years more and more women have started trucking, some even going as far as starting their own trucking companies.

Each week in March we will feature different women in the trucking industry and this week we are focusing on our very own expressAmber!

ExpressAmber is the face of ExpressTruckTax. From wacky to serious, she stars in videos that range in topics from starting your own authority, to quarterly and annual reporting/renewals including Form 2290, IFTA, IRP, UCR, and State Renewals, to the hottest topics in the trucking industry. You can tell just by watching any of her videos that she has a lot of fun doing what she does.

When asked to provide a quote about her involvement in the trucking industry, expressAmber had this to say: 

“When I started working in the trucking industry almost 10 years ago, I was unaware of how amazing, strong, and dependable this community is. When you truly understand everything that goes into driving a truck and how truckers keep America going, it hits you differently. There is a poem that I love called, “God Made A Trucker”. If you haven’t heard it, go listen to it and know that there ARE so many people that appreciate what you do day-in-and-day-out!”

The Poem that ExpressAmber loves can be found at God Made A Trucker.

Currently, expressAmber is active on YouTube at expressAmber delivering the latest info about Form2290 and other trucking industry-related topics. She seeks to educate and enlighten people about the tax side of the trucking industry. If you are in the trucking industry and are in need of tax-related knowledge or knowledge on other trucking-related topics check out expressAmber!

Join us in celebrating the many women in the trucking industry this Women’s History Month and help us give these amazing women the recognition they deserve!

We Can’t Wait To See You At The Mid-America Trucking Show: Fifty Years And Counting!

Posted on March 21, 2022 by - ”trucking company”, Mid America Trucking Show, Mid America Trucking Show 2022, Trucking Business

The Mid-American Trucking Show or MATS for short is happening March 24-26th, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. This year marks the show’s 50th anniversary. Founded in 1972 to make trucking shows more accessible to the eastern part of the United States, the show has since grown to be the largest trucking show in the world. 

With over one million square feet of exhibits, over a thousand exhibitors, and over forty special events, the show’s over seventy-two thousand attendees are sure to have a great time! The event features live entertainment, many special guests, and talks covering current industry-related topics. There will be an opening celebration, a concert featuring Clay Walker, a Veterans in Trucking event, a truck and tractor pulling event, a PKY Truck Championship, over thirty acres of free parking, and much more!

Everyone who plans to attend the show will surely have a great time. We will be there too and can’t wait to meet you and network with you! We know this time of year can be stressful with the end of this tax year approaching fast and the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) 22-23 tax year pre-filing season right around the corner. If you are a truck driver and are responsible for filing your Form 2290 for the HVUT, the deadline is coming up and ExpressTruckTax has your back. File soon so you can go to the show not having to worry about accruing any more penalties for late filing! It’s easy! What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today!

No Podemos Esperar A Verte En El Mid-America Trucking Show: ¡Cincuenta Años Y Contando!

Posted on March 21, 2022 by - Mid America Trucking Show, Mid America Trucking Show 2022

El Show de Camioneros Mid-Americano o MATS para abreviar tendrá lugar del 24 al 26 de Marzo del 2022 en Louisville, Kentucky. Este año marca el 50 aniversario de la serie. Fundado en 1972 para hacer que los espectáculos de camiones fueran más accesibles en la parte Este de los Estados Unidos, el espectáculo ha crecido desde entonces hasta convertirse en el espectáculo de camiones más grande del mundo.

Con más de un millón de pies cuadrados de exhibiciones, más de mil expositores y más de cuarenta eventos especiales, ¡Los más de setenta y dos mil asistentes en la feria de seguro lo pasarán en grande! El evento presenta entretenimiento en vivo, muchos invitados especiales y charlas que cubren temas actuales relacionados con la industria. Habrá una celebración de apertura, un concierto con Clay Walker, un evento de Veterans in Trucking, un evento de tracción de camiones y tractores, un campeonato de camiones PKY, más de treinta acres de estacionamiento gratuito, ¡y mucho más!

Todos los que planeen asistir al espectáculo seguramente lo pasarán genial. ¡Nosotros también estaremos allí y estamos ansiosos por conocerte y hacer contacto contigo! Sabemos que esta época del año puede ser estresante con el final de este año fiscal acercándose rápidamente y la temporada de pre-presentación del impuesto sobre el uso de vehículos pesados ​​(HVUT) 22-23 a la vuelta de la esquina. Si usted es un conductor de camión y es responsable de presentar su Formulario 2290 para el HVUT, se acerca la fecha límite y ExpressTruckTax lo respalda. ¡Presente pronto para que pueda ir al espectáculo sin tener que preocuparse por acumular más multas por la presentación tardía! ¡Es fácil! ¿Qué estás esperando? ¡Presente con ExpressTruckTax hoy!

Working Women Wednesday: Celebrating Women in the Trucking Industry

Posted on March 9, 2022 by - Women in Trucking, Women Trucking, Women’s History Month

As you may know, March is Women’s History Month. Here at ExpressTruckTax we want to celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of women in the trucking industry. The trucking industry has been thought to be a mostly male-dominated industry, but in recent years more and more women have started trucking, some even going as far as starting their own trucking companies. 

Each week in March we will feature different women-owned trucking companies and this week we are focusing on Serita Lockley.

Serita Lockley is the owner of Lady Lockley’s Trucking LLC as well as Like Minded Links LLC, a consulting company dedicated to guiding people through the process of getting into the trucking industry and helping them succeed. According to the introduction on her website, Lockley states she is “a no-nonsense, positive professional whose first priority is always the interests of my clients; providing capability, adaptability, and scalability through consultation and mentorship.” Lockley also has started 3 other successful businesses.

Lockley has had her own trucking business, Lady Lockley’s Trucking LLC, for over 10 years. She appeared in the Amazon Prime Video docuseries “Regular Heroes”, Trucknhustle podcast episode 74, and was also featured in Out Front Magazine. 

Currently, Lockley is active on Instagram @ladylockleystrucking within the trucking industry and actively seeks to help people get their start in the trucking industry. She is one of the many women helping to pave the way for women in the trucking industry. 

Join us in celebrating many women-owned trucking companies this Women’s History Month and help us give these amazing women the recognition they deserve!

Black History Month Clientele Spotlight

Posted on February 4, 2022 by - Black History Month

While February is known to be the month of love, it is also a month to celebrate the achievements, talents, and resilience of the Black community. 

In honor of Black History Month, ExpressTruckTax wants to take the time to highlight some of our amazing Black clientele and/or business owners that have generated their 2290 or 8849 Forms with us. 

If you would like your business featured, or want to shout out a black-owned trucking company you love, reach out to support@expresstrucktax.

We will feature these businesses through an Instagram and Facebook post upon your approval.

Received a Postcard From the IRS About Your 2290 Filing?

Posted on July 9, 2021 by - IRS Approved eFile Provider

The IRS has recently started sending postcards to 2290 filers who filed their 2020-21 Form 2290 on paper. The IRS suggests that truckers file Form 2290 electronically as the backlog at the IRS may delay the processing of Form 2290 and sending Schedule 1s to truckers. 

It’s time for truckers to switch to electronic filing and get their Schedule 1 in minutes! The IRS won’t be able to process your paper Form 2290 in a timely manner.

What’s Next?

Get Started with the IRS authorized e-file provider like ExpressTruckTax.

When you e-file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax, you will be walked through a simplified, interview-style process that makes your filing easy. We also have a wealth of FAQs and resources and a US-based customer support team to guide you through the filing process.

You will be able to complete your filing like a pro. Just follow the steps mentioned below to complete your filing in less than 10 minutes.  

Step 1: Add Business Details. 

Step 2: Enter Form Details (FUM, VIN, Weight Category, and the IRS Payment Method) 

Step 3: Review Form Summary and make any changes if required.

Step 4: E-file it with the IRS and get your Schedule 1 back in minutes. 

Why should you choose ExpressTruckTax?

ExpressTruckTax is loaded with great features like our Free VIN checker and automatic error check, so you can be sure that your return has the correct information before you transmit. 

Plus with our exclusive ExpressGuarantee, we guarantee that the IRS will accept your return and you will get your stamped Schedule 1, or your money back. In the event that you do make any errors, we will work with you to get your return accepted! And If the return was rejected by the IRS for any reason, you can always make the necessary corrections and re-transmit it for free. 

Once you transmit your return, you will receive instant updates on your IRS status. Most of our clients get their stamped Schedule 1 back in a matter of minutes. You can also opt to receive your Schedule 1 directly to your mailing address or through fax. 

It’s Easy! Get Started Today!

Watch Out this quick video to learn how easy it is to file Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.

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.