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EIN-What is it and how can you get one?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by - Employer Identification Number, Form 2290, form 2290 Schedule 1, Getting EIN, printable IRS Form 2290. Proof of payment, Schedule 1 notification

An EIN is an Employer Identification Number, also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and can be used to verify a business entity. An EIN is usually required in order to file a tax return for a business. If you do not have an EIN, you can apply for one online through the IRS website or if you don’t have the time or unable to get to a computer, you can have a service provider, like Truck Services of North America to do it for you.

Please note that if you obtain a new EIN it takes approximately 10 business days for the EIN to become active within the IRS’ e-file system, thus you should wait until after this period to complete a tax form online.

If you are filing Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), you will also need an EIN to file the return. The IRS will no longer accept Social Security Numbers for the Form 2290. It must be an EIN.

The Form 2290 can be E-Filed online through the IRS-Authorized E-File provider ExpressTruckTax.com  If you have any questions, you can contact the Truck Tax Team at 704.234.6005

When is Form 2290 due?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by - 2290 Schedule 1, e-file 2290, Federal Excise Tax 2290, form 2290 due, Form 2290 due on Aug 31 2012, heavy vehicle use tax, irs 2290


Form 2290 is the IRS Form you use to file your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). This is annual federal tax on taxable highway vehicles that is based on a vehicle’s gross taxable weight.

You must file IRS Form 2290 and Schedule 1 for the tax if a taxable highway motor vehicle is registered, or required to be registered, in your name under state, District of Columbia, Canadian, or Mexican law at the time of its first use during the tax period and the vehicle has a gross taxable weight of 55,000 pounds or more.

The current tax period is July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013. Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month following the month of first use. August 31, 2012 is the deadline to file Form 2290 for all vehicles used in July.

Electronic filing is required for each return reporting 25 or more vehicles, but all taxpayers are encouraged to e-file, using an authorized IRS e-file Provider, such as ExpressTruckTax.com.

Use ExpressTruckTax.com to file your 2290 return within minutes. It’s quick and easy to use, with our friendly US based customer support who are there ready to help you via phone, email or chat.

When to File an IRS Form 2290?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by - 2290 online, efile 2290, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012, Heavy highway vehicle use tax return 2290, HVUT Exemptions, When to file IRS Form 2290

Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes, or HVUT, must be filed using the Form 2290 on an annual basis. The Tax period for Heavy Vehicles begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th. 
For New Vehicles placed in service, the IRS Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month following the month of first use. For example, if you purchase and first use a vehicle in January, you must file a Form 2290 by the end of February. 
The Annual renewal of your Form 2290 for a new tax period must be completed during the months of July and August each year.

ExpressTruckTax.com is an authorized IRS e-file provider for Form 2290 for 2012, e-file HVUT Form 2290 today and get IRS stamped Schedule 1 in seconds. You can also contact our US based Customer support team @ 704.234.6005 or email us at support@expresstrucktax.com.