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EIN Changes (Employer Identification Number)

Posted on June 6, 2012 by - 2290, efile form 2290, EIN, EIN change, EIN update, Employer Identification Number, Employer Identification Number update, Form 2290, form 2290 amendments

As the IRS recently posted on their website, as of May 21st the IRS will only issue one EIN per day per “Responsible Party.” An EIN is an Employer Identification number. This number is assigned by the IRS to each business filing a tax return. This change comes right before the Truck Tax Season begins. As you may know the Tax year for HVUT runs from July – June. As of July 1st, it will be time to once again file the annual excise tax for Heavy Vehicles with the IRS Form 2290.

This EIN news is particularly relevant to those in the trucking industry because an EIN is required to file the Form 2290. In the past, the IRS has accepted a Social Security Number, but they have recently changed their requirements to no longer accept a Social Security Number in the place of an EIN.
The IRS definition of a Responsible Party can be found on their website. But it can be generally described as someone who has some sort of management or ownership in the business.
ExpressTruckTax.com is an IRS authorized E-File provider who can help you file form 2290 as well as keep secure online records of previously filed form 2290’s. For more information on the 2290 filing process, heavy vehicle use tax, IRS payment methods, etc visit the Express Truck Tax website or call our Truck Tax experts at 704-234-6005. You can also email any questions to support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

About the Internal Revenue Service Form 2290

Posted on June 5, 2012 by - filing form 2290, Form 2290, form 2290 download, Form 2290 for Trucks, form 2290 heavy vehicle use tax return, Heavy vehicle use tax 2290, Hvut 2290, irs 2290

Each Year, excise taxes must be paid for Heavy Highway Vehicles used on public roads. This tax is commonly referred to as HVUT (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax) or simply Truck Taxes.

This federal excise tax is imposed through the IRS Form 2290 on an annual basis. This IRS Form can be E-Filed in just minutes to complete this requirement. Once it is filed, the taxpayer will receive a Stamped Schedule 1. This is required by State DMVs in order to register heavy highway vehicles.
If you have not ever E-Filed a tax returns before, there is no need to worry. The E-Filing process is actually easier than paper filing. We at ExpressTruckTax.com also have a dedicated team of customer support professionals available to help you over the phone, email, or online chat (available in English or Spanish). All you need to file this IRS Form is your EIN (Employee Identification Number), Address, Phone Number, VIN’s (Vehicle Identification Numbers), and Gross Vehicle Weight and our program will take care of the rest.
Another great service that Express Truck Tax provides is the option to instantly notify your Contracting, Leasing, or Trucking, etc. Company the Schedule 1 as soon as it is accepted by the IRS. This process helps eliminate steps for the person filing. Many Trucking Companies require some kind of proof that their driver filed their Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes properly.
Instead of waiting for hours or up to 6 weeks for the IRS to stamp your schedule 1 and send it back to you, Express Truck Tax will get your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes of filing. When you login to the site, you can enter the information for the Form 2290, and Express Truck Tax will then create a Schedule 1 based on that information. That form will be sent to the IRS electronically, and they will then send the stamped Schedule 1 back to Express Truck Tax, who will then automatically email the file to the taxpayer.
This document can also be faxed as well as emailed to the taxpayer as soon as the IRS processes the form. The form will be transmitted with a watermark as well as an IRS E-File logo since the document will not be physically stamped. When ExpressTruckTax sends the Stamped Schedule 1 to the taxpayer, it will be sent as a pdf attachment. Although the form will not be physically stamped, the official E-File watermark serves as an official IRS stamp.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Posted on May 26, 2012 by - file form 2290, Form 2290, form 2290 heavy vehicle use tax return, Happy memorial day, HVUT efile, HVUT Tax 2290, Memorial Day Weekend, Truck Tax

Just like you, The Express Truck Tax team is always working hard, and sometimes even they may take a little break for a national holiday.
We will not be offering live phone or chat support on Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day. You can still email us any questions you may have, and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
We hope you are able to enjoy some quality time with your family and friends.
Have A Great Weekend!

E-File the Form 2290 For any Heavy Vehicles First Used in April 2012

Posted on May 24, 2012 by - Federal Heavy Highway Use tax, Form 2290, form 2290 efile, Form 2290 return, Internal Revenue Service Form 2290, IRS HVUT Form 2290, stamped Schedule 1, truck tax 2290

HVUT, or the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Although the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is imposed annually, it is also mandatory for vehicles to file for this using the IRS form 2290 after the first use month. The typical tax year for heavy vehicles begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. For vehicles that are first used during the tax year, a prorated tax must be paid for the months that the vehicle was in use. This can be done with the IRS Form 2290 and the easiest way to file the 2290 is through ExpressTruckTax.com

When a new vehicle is placed in service, the Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the following month. For Example, vehicles that were placed in service during the month of March will need to file HVUT using the 2290 by April 30. The tax will be calculated based on the number of months the vehicle will have been used during the tax year. Remember that the tax year for Heavy Highway Vehicles is from July to June. If a vehicle was used during any part of a month, the tax will be calculated for that month as a whole. For Example, if a vehicle was used on March 28th, It will be taxed as though it was used the entire month.
Although it is rare, some Vehicles that fit the above description may be exempt from the HVUT and Filing requirements of Form 2290. To officially be exempt from filing Form 2290, the vehicle must be owned and operated by the following:
• The District of Columbia
• The Federal Government
• state or local government
• Mass Transportation Authority (Only if granted certain powers normally exercised by the state)
• Non-Profit Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance Association, or Rescue Squad
• Indian Tribe Government (Only if the Vehicle is Used for essential Tribe or Government Function)
• American National Red Cross
• Mobile Machinery that meets specifications for a chassis
• Qualified Blood Collector Vehicles

E-File Form 2290 for the 2012 – 2013 Tax periods as of July 1

Posted on May 17, 2012 by - E-File Form 2290 for the 2012 - 2013, Efile Form 2290 in July, Federal tax 2290, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012-2013, IRS 2290 Schedule 1

As you may remember all too well, last year was a very strange year for Truck Taxes. With the threat of a Government shutdown and the seemingly immovable gridlock in Washington, DC it was unclear if a solution would be found. Eventually congress did extend the current legislation for Highway Use taxes, but it were several months late and filing was in November instead of July and August as it usually is.

This year, filing the Form 2290 for the 2012-2013 tax periods should be relatively simpler. As of now, there is no reason to expect a delay in the filing season. The quickest and most secure way to file this tax is through ExpressTruckTax.com – an IRS Authorized E-File provider
Some of the benefits to filing a HVUT return with ExpressTruckTax include the following:
File with ExpressTruckTax and receive:
1. The Best Value in the Industry
As little as $9.90 for a single vehicle!
2. Account setup and full service support for free
USA Based Customer Support
Everyone makes mistakes, correct your VIN for free online
4. Receive Stamped Schedule 1 back in Minutes
We automatically email you to let you know
5. Automatic notification to your trucking/leasing company
A State-of-the-Art Application:
1. Most features available
2. Receive Email, Fax, and FTP copies of your Schedule 1
3. Bulk upload taxable, suspended, and credit vehicles
4. Automatically generate refund or credit applications (Form 8849)
5. Maintain unlimited businesses and unlimited vehicles with a single login
Award Winning US-based Customer Support:
1. Personal account manager for your business
2. Live phone, email, and chat support
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5. File online or over the phone
6. 98% customer approval rating
7. Trusted by many of the largest carriers and service providers in North America
Filing this form online only takes a few minutes and you will receive a stamped schedule 1 within minutes of filing this form online. Although the deadline is approaching, you will still be able to E-File your Form 2290 through our service anytime. If you have any questions, please contact us at our USA-based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Filing IRS HVUT Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax

Posted on May 12, 2012 by - Federal Highway Use Tax Form 2290, filing form 2290, filing form 2290 online, Form 2290, Form 2290 E-file, form 2290 efile, form 2290 Schedule1, Heavy vehicle use tax 2290, truck tax 2290

Filing Form 2290 online is very simple through ExpressTruckTax.com – An IRS Authorized E-File provider. All that is needed is basic information about the vehicle such as its first use month, taxable gross weight, and VIN. All taxable highway motor vehicles must file this form.

You may be asking yourself, what does the IRS consider to be a taxable highway motor vehicle? Well, the IRS considers Highway Motor Vehicles to be taxable if it is a self-propelled vehicle that is designed to transport a load over public highways. Such vehicles may include trucks, truck tractors, and even buses. The IRS does not usually consider vehicles like vans, pickup trucks, panel trucks, or other similar vehicles because they typically weigh less than 55,000 pounds.
The HVUT rates for these vehicles are broken down into 3 categories. Vehicles that are less than 55,000 pounds do not have HVUT because they do not qualify as a heavy vehicle. Vehicles between 55,000 and 75,000 pounds owe $100, plus $22 per 1,000 pounds over 55,000 pounds. And last but not least, for vehicles that weigh over 75,000 pounds the maximum HVUT is $550 annually.
www.ExpressTruckTax.com allows you to fill out your IRS Form 2290 online and send it to the IRS electronically! This way you can get a stamped schedule 1 in about 10 minutes. Express Truck Tax is authorized by the IRS to E-File Form 2290. The taxpayer will then receive the schedule 1 via email or fax as soon as the IRS processes the form. The form will then be watermarked by the IRS instead of an actual physical stamp. Be sure to get this taken care of soon because the due date for all vehicles.

HVUT(Heavy Vehicle Use Tax 2290) Filing for 2012-2013

Posted on May 11, 2012 by - Federal HVUT 2290, Filing your form 2290 online, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012-2013, Heavy vehicle use tax 2290, HVUT Tax 2290

Each year, heavy vehicles that operate on public roads must file the Form 2290 as part of HVUT (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax). This is an annual tax that must be filed for the tax year of July 1 until June 30. As of now, the IRS is not yet accepting this form for the tax year of July 2012 – June 2013. Filing for the Form 2290 should begin on July 1st of 2012.

Beware of scams or other disingenuous offers to file the 2290 now or File Early for this coming Tax Year. The IRS is not yet accepting this Form for the new tax year as of yet.
The only scenario in which someone would need to file now would be if their heavy vehicle was first placed in service during the month of April. In that case, the form 2290 would be due by May 31. This is because vehicles that are placed in service during the tax year must file for the portion of the tax year that they were on the road.

It’s Time to E-File the IRS Form 2290 for all vehicles first used inMarch 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by - File Form 2290 for vehicle first used in March 2012, Form 2290, form 2290 due, form 2290 due date, Form 2290 for Vehicles used in March 2012, form 2290 heavy vehicle use tax returnk Tax

Although the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is imposed annually, it is also mandatory for vehicles to file for this using the IRS form 2290 after the first use month. The typical tax year for heavy vehicles begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. For vehicles that are first used during the tax year, a prorated tax must be paid for the months that the vehicle was in use. This can be done with the IRS Form 2290 and the easiest way to file the 2290 is through ExpressTruckTax.com

When a new vehicle is placed in service, the Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the following month. For Example, vehicles that were placed in service during the month of March will need to file HVUT using the 2290 by April 30. The tax will be calculated based on the number of months the vehicle will have been used during the tax year. Remember that the tax year for Heavy Highway Vehicles is from July to June. If a vehicle was used during any part of a month, the tax will be calculated for that month as a whole. For Example, if a vehicle was used on March 28th, It will be taxed as though it was used the entire month.
Although it is rare, some Vehicles that fit the above description may be exempt from the HVUT and Filing requirements of Form 2290. To officially be exempt from filing Form 2290, the vehicle must be owned and operated by the following:
• The District of Columbia
• The Federal Government
• state or local government
• Mass Transportation Authority (Only if granted certain powers normally exercised by the state)
• Non-Profit Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance Association, or Rescue Squad
• Indian Tribe Government (Only if the Vehicle is Used for essential Tribe or Government Function)
• American National Red Cross
• Mobile Machinery that meets specifications for a chassis
• Qualified Blood Collector Vehicles