Here at ExpressTruckTax, we want to make sure that you can deal with your heavy vehicle use taxes as quickly as possible! That’s why we offer our “Ready Return” feature.
Ready Return allows those who filed with ExpressTruckTax last year to fill and file their Form 2290 for 2020 in a single click!
Here are two questions to ask before you’ll be able to create a Ready Return.
Did you file Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax last year?
In order for us to populate your Form 2290 for 2021 automatically for you, we’ll obviously need your information.
The magic of single-click filing is only possible if you filed 2290 with us last year. And unfortunately, we don’t have a time machine (trust us, we’re working on it), but we do have the next best thing.
We have a 2290 e-filing process that only takes a few minutes anyway! Just enter your business details, truck information, and you’re practically done!
Do you have the same truck as last year?
For the easiest filing experience, you’ll need to be using the same truck in the same weight class as last year. That way, we can just copy and paste your information.
However, if a small detail about your truck has changed, you can always edit your Ready Return before filing.
If you own and operate a commercial motor vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more, you must file a Form 2290 each year.
However, if you do not plan to drive that vehicle more than 5,000 miles in a given tax year (or 7,500 for dedicated agricultural vehicles), you don’t have to pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT).
In order to file a regular-usage vehicle as “Suspended”, its mileage use on public highways must be 5,000 miles or less. And for an agricultural suspended vehicle, the mileage use must be 7,500 miles or less.
Regardless of the number of owners, the mileage use limit refers to the total mileage a vehicle is used during a tax year.
An agricultural vehicle is any motor vehicle that is used primarily for farming purposes, registered as a highway motor vehicle and used for farming purposes for the entire tax year. A farming vehicle has a special tag or license plate that identifies its agricultural status.
Report Suspended Vehicles
Here’s how to claim a Suspended vehicle:
Select your First Used Month & Year.
Add any other Taxable Vehicles you might have.
Add your Suspended Vehicle as you did with your Taxable Vehicles.
View and edit the summary.
Transmit your HVUT 2290 to the IRS.
File today!
You can file your 2020 Form 2290 today! If you have any questions about claiming a Suspended Vehicle, or any other part of the Form 2290, reach our customer support experts at 704.234.6005.
ExpressTruckTax has been shaking up and innovating the e-filing industry for the last ten years. Since launching in 2010, ExpressTruckTax has been an industry-leading, IRS-authorized, Form 2290 e-file provider.
We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of truckers and processed over $1.6 billion in excise tax payments. ExpressTruckTax has been successful because we care deeply about the trucking industry. Our singular focus is on making trucking taxes easier.
That’s why we haven’t stopped innovating for the last ten years. Many cheap knockoffs have sprung up, riding our coattails and copying our innovative solutions. But don’t be fooled.
Here’s how we’ve innovated the e-filing process since 2010.
ExpressTruckTax leads the pack by staying current with the latest changes in internet technology, including:
Fully mobile site
ExpressTruckTax launches a fully mobile website well before smartphones become the preferred devices they are today.
One-Click Login
ExpressTruckTax clients can log in with Facebook or Google to start filing in seconds.
Contextual help and video guides with clear instructions appear throughout the filing process.
Quick Credits
While users file their Form 2290, ExpressTruckTax identifies potential credits and help taxpayers quickly and easily file Form 8849. An IRS Form 8849 is automatically generated when tax credits exceed the amount of tax due.
ExpressTruckTax adds “TruckZone”, a virtual garage that allows users to store information about their trucks for later use. Returning clients no longer need to manually enter truck information year after year.
SPAN Enterprises improves all of its trucking products, including ExpressTruckTax, TruckLogics, ExpressTruckTax Plus, and ExpressIFTA by bringing the entire support team under one roof. All that trucking Industry knowledge and expertise are shared among the support team.
2017
ExpressTruckTax partners with DMVs across America to verify Schedule 1s for clients. ExpressTruckTax also helps more than 100 of the largest carriers in the nation simplify the HVUT process for their drivers by providing them with Form 2290 portals.
2018
ExpressTruckTax makes the Form 2290 web application entirely accessible from a mobile browser. Clients no longer need the mobile app to file, they can simply use their built-in smartphone browser to file from anywhere — even their truck.
2019
ExpressTruckTax speeds up the e-filing process even more by introducing the “ReadyReturn” feature. ReadyReturn automatically generates a Form 2290 for the current tax year based on last year’s Form 2290 information.
This year, ExpressTruckTax allowed truckers to file their 2020-21 Form 2290s earlier than ever before. We know this has been a tough time for many in the trucking industry, so we wanted to give everyone a chance to get ahead of the curve and beat the IRS peak season rush.
We are also working with more partners than ever, so drivers for almost every major fleet and members of almost every major trucking association can file quickly and easily.
Give ExpressTruckTax a try!
If you aren’t already trusting ExpressTruckTax with your 2290 needs, get started today!
The 2020 Form 2290 HVUT tax must be paid on all commercial vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more that travel 5,000 miles or more (7,500 for agricultural vehicles).
But what happens if you paid your $550 HVUT tax last year and then didn’t drive more than 5,000 miles?
In that case, you will be eligible for a low mileage credit on your HVUT payment! It’s simple to claim a low mileage credit and apply it to this year’s HVUT payment! That way, you won’t owe a dime for the 2020 HVUT!
Keeping reading for more information and instructions for claiming your HVUT low mileage credit!
What is a low mileage credit?
If you own and operate a commercial vehicle, you must file a Form 2290 with the IRS every year. However, if you drive less than 5,000 miles (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles), you do not have to pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT).
So, if you do not plan to drive more than 5,000 miles in a given year, you can report that truck as a “Suspended Vehicle”. You will not have to pay the HVUT for that year unless you end up driving more than 5,000 miles.
But what happens if you paid the HVUT but did not drive more than 5,000 miles? In that case, you can claim a low mileage tax credit. If accepted, your tax payment from last year will roll over to this year, so you won’t owe a dime in 2020!
We have officially begun accepting Form 2290 tax filings for the 2020-2021 tax season. As in today!
We know the IRS doesn’t start processing HVUT returns until July 1, but we wanted you to be able to get ahead of the crowd this year!
In fact, when you file Form 2290 for 2020-2021 early with ExpressTruckTax, we will automatically submit your return on July 1, so your 2290 will actually be among the first in the door for 2020.
What is IRS Form 2290?
Anyone who owns a commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight of more than 55,000 pounds must file a Form 2290 and pay Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes (HVUT) by August 31, 2020.
Why File Form 2290 Early for 2020-2021 with ExpressTruckTax?
By filing Form 2290 early for 2020-2021, you can avoid the IRS delays that occur during peak filing season in July and August.
Plus, we will automatically transmit your 2290 return when the IRS begins processing the Form 2290 on July 1. And if you choose to pay your HVUT by check or money order, you will not be required to pay their taxes until August 31, 2020.
ExpressTruckTax provides a secure, interview-style e-filing process so that you can complete your return in a matter of minutes.
We also offer US-based customer support and free Form 2290 VIN Corrections for our clients. Our customer service experts are happy to provide a personalized support experience.
During our ten-year history, ExpressTruckTax has processed over $1.6 billion in excise tax payments. Our e-filing solution is trusted by most of the largest fleets in the nation.
Learn more about e-filing with ExpressTruckTax here.
Ready to file Form 2290 early for the 2020-2021 Tax Period?
What are you waiting for? There’s no reason to wait around deal with your 2020-21 Form 2290 when you could file now. File today with ExpressTruckTax!
COVID-19 has forced many tax deadlines to be changed. For instance, many jurisdictions have pushed back their IRP renewal and first-quarter IFTA deadlines. Also, the IRS income tax deadline has been changed to July 15, 2020.
So, with so many deadlines being affected by the Coronavirus, has the 2020-2021 HVUT Form 2290 due date been affected yet?
Has the Form 2290 deadline changed for 2020-2021?
In a word, no. You still need to file your 2020-2021 Form 2290 by the typical August 31 deadline.
At this point, there is no reason to expect the HVUT deadline to change, because many states are already beginning the first stages of reopening from Coronavirus shutdowns.
What is Form 2290?
The Form 2290 is used to pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for commercial vehicles that weigh more than 55,000 pounds and which drive more than 5,000 miles per year (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicle).
You’ve taken the time to e file, before the start of the 2020 Form 2290 tax season, now you are wondering what comes next. We have worked alongside the IRS for years to ensure you always come out on top. ExpressTruckTax allows you to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, also known as HVUT 2020, the way you want. It’s your money, so who are we to tell you how to use it?
Payments We Accept
ExpressTruckTax accepts HVUT 2020 payments via credit card, debit card, direct debit, electronic funds withdrawal (EFW), Electronic Federal Tax Payment System – EFTPS online, or by check/money order. Making your IRS 2290 payment is easy with ExpressTruckTax. There are options for your IRS 2290 payment that aren’t offered everywhere, so having us in your corner this year is the correct way to e file 2290.
Direct Debit or Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)
When you use this method you are authorizing the IRS to debit your owed amount from your account. This method requires you to provide your bank account number and routing.
It is important to double-check the account information to avoid possible penalties for late payment. The IRS typically debits accounts within 24-48 hours, so double-check the amount in your account to avoid your payment being declined.
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
ExpressTruckTax clients can pay 2290 online with the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). EFTPS online is a system of paying federal taxes electronically using the Internet or phone. EFTPS online allows users to schedule payments, in advance. When this method is selected you will automatically be directed to the EFTPS online website. It can take up to 10 business days to create an account, so for those choosing to wait until the last minute this method may not be the best idea.
Check or Money Order
If choosing to make an IRS 2290 payment with a check or money order there is a certain procedure you will have to follow and pay close attention to.
We’ve listed the steps for your HVUT 2020 convenience:
Make your check or money order payable to the United States Treasury. Write your name, address, EIN, ‘IRS Form 2290’, and date (as entered in box 3) on your payment.
Detach your 2290-V and send it with your payment. If you filed electronically, do not submit your Form 2290 or stamped Schedule 1 with your payment voucher. (*Do not staple your payment voucher, payment, or Form 2290 together.)
Send your payment and the 2290-V voucher to:
Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 804525, Cincinnati, OH 45280-4525
We Got You Covered
Whether you choose to make an online payment for your HVUT 2020 using EFTPS online, pay 2290 with credit card or debit card, go the direct debit route, try the Electronic Funds Withdrawal payment method, or choose the classic check or money order method, ExpressTruckTax has you covered.
When you choose to file your 2020 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form, HVUT 2020, before July 1st you make the wisest decision for your time and money. Our goal is to save you money and support you while you do what you love. The half-million clients that file with ExpressTruckTax can tell you just how much we put you and your family’s needs high on our priority list.
Form 2290 Amendments are free when you file with ExpressTruckTax!
If, however, your changes are more substantial (your name, address, EIN, or basically anything else is incorrect) and your Form 2290 was already accepted by the IRS you will need to file a Form 8849 to void your previous Form 2290.
Click “Form 2290 Amendments” and then “Start Form 2290 Amendment”.
Select which type of amendment you need to make (VIN, Taxable Gross Weight Increase, or Mileage Exceeded).
Continue following the prompts, pay the filing fee (if you filed your 2290 with another provider), and then transmit to the IRS.
Updating your business information and filing a new Form 2290
On your Dashboard, select “+Add” on the far right side of your screen under Businesses to add the corrected business information.
Complete this form with the correct EIN and business information that you need to file your 2290 under. When you are finished, click “Continue” at the bottom of the page.
Check that you are now filing under the correct business. It will be highlighted on the right side of your screen and your newly corrected business details will be displayed across the top.
Select “Start New Return”. Then select whether you need to file for 1 vehicle or multiple vehicles.
Follow the prompts to complete your corrected 2290 and then transmit to the IRS.
Once you receive the Schedule 1 in your email with the watermark, save the file as a picture (.JPEG or .PNG).
Filing a Form 8849 with ExpressTruckTax
On your Dashboard, go to the right side of your screen and select the business that you originally filed under with the incorrect information.
Select “Start New Return”.
Then select “Form 8849 Schedule 6” and then “Start Form 8849”.
Select December as the ending month of your tax year. Then click “Next”.
Continue to click “Next” and skip to the “Tax Overpayment” section.
Select “Add Vehicle” to enter your claim information and then select “Choose File” to attach the Stamped Schedule 1 that you just received and saved as a .JPEG or .PNG.
Be sure to include a detailed explanation of the reason why you are filing the 8849 (incorrect name, address, EIN, etc.) and then select “Save”.
Continue following the prompts, pay the filing fee, and then transmit to the IRS.
The IRS will contact you by mail within 6 to 8 weeks with regard to your 8849 filing.
Start filing your Form 2290 today!
With ExpressTruckTax, the e-filing process is fast and easy. You’ll get your stamped Schedule 1 back in minutes and you can file a Form 2290 Amendment for free!
