Author: Santamarina Joseph
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Last Minute Tips for E-Filing Form 2290
ExpressTruckTax.com is the quickest, easiest, and best value for filing your Form 2290 (Heavy Truck Use Tax) online with the IRS. The August 31st due date for the tax is getting closer, and here are a few points to keep in mind while E-Filing.
- E-file your 2290 returns with Expresstrucktax.com
- Review Federal Tax ID# or EIN# [Employer Identification Number]
- Review your Tax Year and Month
- Review your VIN# [Vehicle Identification Number]
- Sign and date your return electronically
- Choose IRS payment option
- Review all the information
- Double check your Business Name
- E-File Your 2290 Return
Choose an IRS payment option:
There are several options to pay the HVUT taxes with the IRS.
- Electronic Funds Withdrawal, or Direct Debit: The IRS will collect the taxes due after they are provided with a bank account number and routing number
- EFTPS: You have to schedule the payment to the IRS by going to EFTPS.gov.
- Check/Money Order: The IRS also supports Check/Money Order as long as it is scheduled by the 31st.
We strongly advise our Canadian customers to use this option as EFW may not work for Canadian banks.
Just a reminder, if you choose Direct Debit (EFW) as a payment method, the IRS will not process your return during the weekends, or on federal holidays, but on the next business day.
Review Tax ID Numbers
Carefully check Tax Identification numbers on your return.
Review Your Return
Expresstrucktax.com is a very smart program, it automatically checks for any errors before you transmit your 2290 return to IRS, but it’s always good to double check everything before you hit the ‘Transmit to IRS’ button.
We are always available to help if needed. Viisit ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our friendly US Truck Tax Experts in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com, for English and Spanish support!
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Beware of Email Scams
We have received inquiries from some of our clients about suspicious emails from the IRS regarding their Federal Tax Payment. Please note the IRS DOES NOT communicate payment information through email.
These emails may seem to some as legit, they come from support@irs.gov and the physical address they have listed: Internal Revenue Service
Metro Plex 1
8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 300
Landover, MD 20785
IS an actual IRS office. But these emails are scams. The email directs recipients to a bogus link for a transaction report that, when clicked, downloads malicious software (malware) that infects the intended victim’s computer. The malware is designed to send back to the scammer personal and financial information already contained on the taxpayer’s computer or obtained through capturing keystrokes. The scammer uses this personal and financial information to commit identity theft.
See the email below received from one of our customers:
Your federal Tax transaction (ID: 1585160020943), recently initiated from your bank account was returned by your financial institution.
Rejected Tax Transfer
Tax Transaction ID: 1585160020943
Reason of rejection See details in the report below
FederalTax Transaction Report tax_report_1585160020943.doc (Microsoft Word Document)
Internal Revenue Service, Metro Plex 1, 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 300, Landover, MD 20785
Remember, the IRS DOES NOT communicate payment information through email.
If you should receive this email or anything that you believe it a scam, DO NOT click on any links or open any attachments. Do not reply, instead forward the email to phishing@irs.gov and then DELETE the email.
For more information see: http://www.irs.gov/privacy/article/0,,id=179820,00.html
We at ExpressTruckTax.com want to keep you informed and protected against the scams out there. Let others know, so they are aware that these emails are NOT from the IRS.
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What to Expect From Your E-File Provider
There are many things to consider when choosing an E-File Provider. Price, convenience, ease of use and most importantly, are they IRS Authorized?
ExpressTruckTax offers the greatest value in the industry for HVUT E-Filing, whether you’re a one-man trucking company, or a national corporation with multiple fleets, we have pricing and packages to suit any company in any situation. Tax professionals can take advantage of deep price discounts and special packages for their clients.
Our fast and intuitive system is as powerful as it is versatile, performing a free internal audit of tax information to check for errors before the return is submitted to the IRS.
ExpressTruckTax is an Authorized IRS E-File Provider. Our features include:
One Click Login
There is no need to create an account. Just login with Facebook or Google to start the process in seconds.
User-Friendly Program
Contextual help and video guides with clear instructions appear throughout the process. They’ve done everything possible to make taxes less taxing.
Real-Time Notifications
Get notifications about the status of a tax return through emails, text messages and even fax! The Schedule 1 can be emailed or faxed automatically to a trucking or leasing company.
Bulk Upload
Companies with more than 25 trucks are required by the IRS to e-file Form 2290. Instead of entering each truck one by one, entire fleets can be uploaded using a spreadsheet.
Quick Credits
While filing Form 2290, the system can identify credits and help taxpayers quickly and easily file Form 8849, so that they get their money back from the IRS faster. An IRS Form 8849 is automatically generated when tax credits exceed the amount of tax due.
Stamped Schedule 1
The tax system is so fast; a Stamped Schedule 1 from the IRS can be received in a matter of minutes.
Free VIN Corrections
If you make a mistake while entering the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, a VIN Correction you have the ability to resubmit your return until it is accepted by the IRS for free. Recommendations and Endorsements
ExpressTruckTax has close ties to the trucking industry. They are exclusively recommended and endorsed by several major trucking and state associations. Through these partnerships, ExpressTruckTax is able to educate and provide continued support to those within the trucking industry.
There’s really no better combination of affordable prices and knowledgeable professionalism in the industry. For more information or to get started today, visit ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our friendly US Truck Tax Experts in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com. We have Spanish Support too!
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