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Streamlined Steps to File Form 2290 Quickly with ExpressTruckTax

As a responsible truck owner-operator, it is essential to stay compliant with the IRS regulations by filing your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) Form 2290 accurately and promptly. However, this task can be daunting and time-consuming. Fortunately, with the assistance of ExpressTruckTax, the number one IRS-authorized e-filing solution, the process becomes incredibly efficient. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the streamlined steps to file your Form 2290 quickly and hassle-free with ExpressTruckTax.

Step 1: Register or Log in to your ExpressTruckTax Account

Begin by creating an account with ExpressTruckTax if you’re a first-time client or log in if you already have an existing account. We offer a simple and intuitive registration process, requiring only basic information to set up your account.

Step 2: Choose your Filing Period and Enter Vehicle Information

Select the tax year and the appropriate tax period for which you need to file your Form 2290. Typically, the tax year for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. Choose whether you are filing for the current tax year or a previous tax year.  You’ll also need to enter the required details about the vehicles you report on Form 2290. You’ll need information like the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), taxable gross weight, and the first-used month of each vehicle during the tax period.

Step 3: Calculate Your HVUT and Choose Your IRS Payment Method

Once you have entered all the necessary vehicle details, ExpressTruckTax will automatically calculate the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for each vehicle based on the provided information. We ensure accurate calculations, minimizing the risk of errors and potential IRS penalties. Next, select your preferred payment method to pay the calculated HVUT amount to the IRS. ExpressTruckTax, drivers and fleet managers can simplify the HVUT payment process and streamline their tax compliance responsibilities by choosing to pay the IRS tax due via credit card.

Step 4: Transmit to the IRS

After verifying all the information, review your Form 2290 for accuracy. Once you are confident that everything is correct, transmit your form directly to the IRS using our secure e-filing system. ExpressTruckTax will provide an IRS stamped Schedule 1 as proof of filing your Form 2290, which will be sent to your registered email within minutes.

Step 5: Receive your Stamped Schedule 1

Within minutes of filing your Form 2290, you will receive the IRS stamped Schedule 1 in your email, confirming your successful HVUT filing. You can also access your stamped Schedule 1 anytime by logging into your ExpressTruckTax account.

Filing your annual Form 2290 does not have to be a cumbersome and time-consuming process. With ExpressTruckTax, you can efficiently file your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, saving both time and effort. The user-friendly platform guides you through each step, ensuring accurate calculations and prompt transmission of your form to the IRS.

Stay compliant and worry-free with ExpressTruckTax, the trusted e-filing solution for truck owners and operators. Get started today and experience the ease of electronic filing with ExpressTruckTax!

Simplify Form 2290 for your Drivers by Partnering with ExpressTruckTax

Attention trucking companies big and small! Are you looking for a solution that allows your owner-operators to easily file their Form 2290? Do you want your owner-operators’ Stamped Schedule 1 sent directly to you? Look no further than ExpressTruckTax. ExpressTruckTax has helped over 300 trucking companies create personalized portals for their owner-operators to file their Form 2290. Keep reading to find out how your company can partner with ExpressTruckTax and have a Form 2290 filing portal that your owner-operators can file their Form 2290 through.

What is Form 2290?

Form 2290 is an IRS tax form that must be filed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more annually for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. Upon filing Form 2290, drivers will receive a Stamped Schedule 1 needed to obtain a vehicle’s tags and registration. It is also essential for drivers to keep an updated copy of their Stamped Schedule 1 in their trucks in case they get pulled over. The Stamped Schedule 1 serves as proof of filing Form 2290. 

How can ExpressTruckTax help Carriers and Associations?

Trucking companies that have any number of owner-operators struggle to have their drivers file and send them their Stamped Schedule 1 in order to stay compliant with the IRS and renew vehicle plates. Getting each driver to send in their Stamped Schedule 1 can be a challenging task, especially with numerous owner-operators. 

In order to simplify the process, ExpressTruckTax offers specialized portals for each carrier. These portals are free to the carrier. Simply share the link with your owner-operators and once they file through the portal, their Stamped Schedule 1 will be sent to the company they drive for. The portal will feature the company’s logo and the URL name will match the name in the carrier’s URL followed by 2290.

Does this sound like something you would be interested in? If so contact support@expresstrucktax.com or call 704.234.6005 today!

Why Truckers Love ExpressTruckTax?

Valentine’s day was just a few days ago but that doesn’t mean love is no longer in the air. ExpressTruckTax is here to provide an easy and stress-free Form 2290 e-filing experience with a multitude of amazing features that you will fall in love with! 

Quick and Easy Filing

If you drive a truck weighing 55,000 pounds or more you are required to file Form 2290. If your primary occupation involves driving a truck, there is a good chance that a lot of your time is spent behind the wheel. This leaves little time for other things, especially filing tax forms. At ExpressTruckTax we know filing forms is probably something you don’t look forward to because it can take a long time to complete the filing process. Rest assured, however, with ExpressTruckTax, the entire Form 2290 e-filing process takes only a few minutes to complete. This way you can get back on the road as soon as possible. 

Receive Your Stamped Schedule 1 in Minutes

Once you file with ExpressTruckTax and your Form 2290 is accepted by the IRS, you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes. Having a Stamped Schedule 1 is important because it allows you to get the tags and vehicle registration for a vehicle of a qualifying weight. 

Carrier Notification

If you are required to send your Stamped Schedule 1 to your carrier once you file, why go through the trouble of sending it to them yourself? ExpressTruckTax gives you the option to send it directly to your carrier after e-filing so you don’t have to. Simply select your carrier from a list of carriers upon filing. If you do not see your carrier, you are able to enter the email address where you want your Schedule 1 sent. You can also opt-in to have your schedule 1 faxed to your carrier for an additional cost. 

Bulk Upload

Need to file for multiple trucks? With the bulk upload feature, you can use our excel template to easily enter and upload your trucks into ExpressTruckTax and file for all of them at the same time instead of entering the data for them into ExpressTruckTax individually. 

Ready Return

Have you filed a return with ExpressTruckTax before and need to file again? If your vehicle and business information is the same, you are able to utilize the ready-return feature. This allows you to have an already filled-out Form 2290 using the information from your previous filing. Simply check and make sure all of the information is still correct and up to date and then transmit your form. 

Amendments and Form 8849

Have you made a mistake on your Form 2290 and need to correct it? ExpressTruckTax lets you file Form 2290 Amendments quickly and easily. If you entered an incorrect VIN in your form and it is only off by a few characters you can file a Form 2290 VIN correction amendment. If you filed your original return with ExpressTruckTax, you can submit a VIN correction amendment at no additional cost. However, if you entered your VIN incorrectly by more than just a few characters, or the entire VIN is incorrect, you will have to file a new Form 2290 with the correct VIN and then a Form 8849 to request a refund for the tax amount paid on the original Form 2290. 

If your vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more travels 5,000 miles or less in a year, or 7,500 miles or less if it is used for agricultural purposes, your vehicle is considered suspended by the IRS. You still have to file Form 2290 for this vehicle if this is the case, but no tax will be owed. If you end up filing the vehicle as suspended and it ends up exceeding the mileage limit, you must file a Form 2290 mileage exceeded amendment. You will then have to pay the tax amount for the full tax year to the IRS. If you file Form 2290 and pay the tax but don’t end up exceeding the mileage limit, you will have to file Form 8849 to get a refund for the tax amount paid.

If the weight of your vehicle increases or the weight was filed incorrectly, you will have to file a Form 2290 weight increase amendment and pay the tax amount that is owed to the IRS.

All of this may sound complicated, but ExpressTruckTax makes filing Form 2290 Amendments and Form 8849 fast and easy.

Free Mobile App

To make things even easier for truckers on the go, ExpressTruckTax has a convenient mobile app that allows you to E-file Form 2290 from anywhere. 

Pay your tax directly through ExpressTruckTax

If you want to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax at the same time as filing your Form 2290, now you can with ExpressTruckTax. You can pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax alongside your filing fee so that you do not forget to pay your tax later.

What are you waiting for?

Now you see why truckers love to file with ExpressTruckTax. We offer some pretty amazing features to make the entire Form 2290 filing process fast and stress-free! What are you waiting for? File Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax today!

FAQ Friday: Do you need Form 2290 to register your vehicle?

Do you need Form 2290 to register your vehicle?

It is important that you file Form 2290 for vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more in order for it to be registered. By filing Form 2290, you will receive a Stamped Schedule 1 upon its acceptance. This will serve as proof of filing Form 2290 for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) and needs to be presented in order to receive the registration and tags for the vehicle. When filing Form 2290 there are some important factors to consider so that you do not receive fines.

Taxable Gross Weight

When filing Form 2290, you must indicate a vehicle’s Taxable Gross Weight. A vehicle’s taxable gross weight is the weight of the truck, the trailer, and the maximum weight of the load it can carry. A vehicle’s weight classification affects the amount of tax owed for the vehicle. If the wrong weight class is reported on Form 2290 and you are found to have reported the wrong weight, this may result in fines for failing to provide correct information on your vehicle especially if the amount you pay ends up being less than what is actually owed for the vehicle’s correct weight class. If you file for the wrong weight class, ExpressTruckTax offers convenient ways for resolving this type of mistake. If the weight is actually more than was reported you must file a weight increase amendment. If the weight of the vehicle is less than what was reported, you can file Form 8849 to get a refund on the form and then file a new Form 2290 for the correct weight. 

Is your vehicle suspended?

Does your vehicle weigh 55,000 pounds or more and drive less than 5,000 miles in a year? If it is used for agricultural purposes, does it drive less than 7,500 miles a year? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then your vehicle is considered suspended by the IRS. If your vehicle is suspended, you still have to file Form 2290 but no tax will be owed for this vehicle. If you file your Form 2290 and report your vehicle as suspended and it ends up going over the mileage limit, and you are caught, this could result in fines. In order to fix this you can file a mileage exceeded amendment with ExpressTruckTax and pay the tax owed for the full tax year. If you file Form 2290 and pay the tax for the full tax year but you end up not exceeding the mileage limit, you can file Form 8849 to receive a refund for the tax amount paid. 

Filing by the deadline

Filing Form 2290 late can result in fines and if you are caught not having filed Form 2290 by the deadline you will be fined and need to file the form. If your vehicle has been on the road for a year or more or you are putting it on the road for the first time in July, the deadline to file Form 2290 is August 31st. If you are putting a vehicle on the road for the first time during any other month in the year, the deadline to file Form 2290 will be the last day of the month following your vehicle’s First Used Month. Failing to file by the deadline will result in fines and you will not be able to obtain the tags or registration for your vehicle. 

Why File with ExpressTruckTax?

If you are worried about getting the registration for your vehicle, don’t be. ExpressTruckTax makes the entire Form 2290 filing process a breeze. It will only take you a few minutes to complete the filing, and once the IRS accepts your form you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1. You will need to provide your business information including your Employer Identification Number (EIN), vehicle identification number (VIN), credit vehicles you are claiming if any, and payment information. You are able to pay using a check or money order, EFTPS, Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW), or a credit or debit card through either a third-party payment processor or directly through ExpressTruckTax alongside your filing fee. If this all sounds easy, it is. Hurry and file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax today so that you can get your Stamped Schedule 1 as soon as possible!

FAQ Friday: Privately Purchased Vehicles and Form 2290

What is considered a privately purchased vehicle?

A privately purchased vehicle is a vehicle that has been purchased from a private seller and not a dealership, an auto auction, or leased from a carrier or leasing company.

Privately Purchased Vehicles and Form 2290

Buying a Privately Owned Vehicle

If you purchase a vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more you must file Form 2290 for the Heavy Vehicle Use tax for this vehicle. If the First Used Month of your vehicle is during the month of the sale, your total Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for the vehicle will not include the tax for the month of the sale. If this is the case, the deadline to file Form 2290 will remain the same. 

The First Used Month of a vehicle refers to the month in which the vehicle was put on the road for the first time. You have until the last day of the following month to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. When you purchase a privately owned vehicle, the same rules apply except the amount of taxes you will pay will not include the First Used Month. For example, if you purchase a vehicle of a qualifying weight in January and start operating it in January, your Heavy vehicle use tax will not include tax for January, and the deadline to file Form 2290 will be the last day of February.

Selling a Privately Owned Vehicle

If you sell a privately owned vehicle, you can claim a credit for this vehicle next time you file Form 2290 for a different vehicle. If you are not planning to file Form 2290 for a different vehicle it is recommended that you file Form 8849. Provide all of the details of the sale so that you can get a refund for the remaining months in the tax year that you did not own the vehicle. 

Why File Form 2290 With ExpressTruckTax

Whether you are purchasing a privately owned vehicle or selling one, ExpressTruckTax makes it easy to File Form 2290 or Form 8849 no matter the situation. Simply enter your business information, your vehicle information, the credit vehicles you are claiming if any, and your payment information. ExpressTruckTax offers several convenient payment methods for paying the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. What are you waiting for? File Form 2290 or Form 8849 with ExpressTruckTax for the most user-friendly experience out there!

Same Truck, Same Tax, New Year

It is officially 2023, and while the IRS e-filing system is currently closed for maintenance until January 12th, you are still able to file Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax. If you have already filed Form 2290 back in July, you do not need to file Form 2290 until this coming July. 

The Form 2290 tax year goes from July 1st to June 30th of the following year which makes the official deadline to file Form 2290 August 31st. This applies to vehicles weighing over 55,000 pounds that have been on the road either for a year or more or are being put on the road for the first time in July. Form 2290 must be filed for these qualifying vehicles annually for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). 

If you have had your truck on the road for more than a year or you have been driving since July of 2022 and have not yet filed Form 2290, your form is late and you need to file it as soon as possible. What better New Year’s Resolution to make than to file your Form 2290 and avoid being fined? By filing Form 2290 you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 which allows you to obtain the registration and tags for your vehicle.

If you put your truck on the road for the first time in December, you have until January 31st to file Form 2290. If you put your truck on the road during a month other than July, the deadline to file your Form 2290 will be the last day of the following month. 

In order to make sure your New Year’s Resolution files your Form 2290 on time, ExpressTruckTax makes filing Form 2290 fast and easy. If you file before January 12th, your Form 2290 will be on hold until the IRS e-filing system reopens again. As soon as your form is accepted you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 and you will have one less thing to worry about for the new year. What are you waiting for? File your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax today!

Mismo Camión, Mismo Impuesto, Año Nuevo

Es oficialmente 2023, y aunque el sistema de declaración electrónica del IRS está actualmente cerrado por mantenimiento hasta el 12 de Enero, aún puede hacer el Formulario 2290 con ExpressTruckTax. Si ya hizo el Formulario 2290 en Julio, no necesita presentar el Formulario 2290 hasta el próximo Julio.

El año fiscal del Formulario 2290 va del 1ro. de Julio al 30 de Junio del siguiente año, lo que hace que la fecha límite oficial para presentar el Formulario 2290 sea el 31 de Agosto. Esto se aplica a los vehículos que pesan más de 55,000 libras que han estado en la carretera durante un año o más o que se pondrán en la carretera por primera vez en Julio. El Formulario 2290 debe presentarse anualmente para estos vehículos calificados para el Impuesto sobre el Uso de Vehículos Pesados (HVUT).

Si ha tenido su camión en la carretera durante más de un año o ha estado conduciendo desde Julio de 2022 y aún no ha hecho el Formulario 2290, su formulario está atrasado y debe declararlo lo antes posible. ¿Qué mejor propósito de Año Nuevo que presentar su Formulario 2290 y evitar ser multado? Al hacer el Formulario 2290, recibirá su Anexo 1 estampado que le permite obtener el registro y las placas para su vehículo.

Si puso su camión en la carretera por primera vez en Diciembre, tiene hasta el 31 de Enero para hacer el Formulario 2290. Si puso su camión en la carretera durante un mes que no sea Julio, la fecha límite para presentar su Formulario 2290 será el último día del mes siguiente.

Para asegurarse de que su Resolución de Año Nuevo haga su Formulario 2290 a tiempo, ExpressTruckTax hace que la declaración del Formulario 2290 sea rápida y fácil. Si hace su solicitud antes del 12 de Enero, su Formulario 2290 estará en espera hasta que el sistema de presentación electrónica del IRS vuelva a abrir. Tan pronto como se acepte su formulario, recibirá su Anexo 1 sellado y tendrá una cosa menos de qué preocuparse para el nuevo año. ¿Qué está esperando? ¡Haga su Formulario 2290 con ExpressTruckTax hoy!

How can Business Owners Benefit from filing Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax?

ExpressTruckTax is a market-leading Form 2290 e-file provider. Form 2290 must be filed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more to the IRS annually for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. ExpressTruckTax is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use so that filing Form 2290 does not take longer than it has to. 

ExpressTruckTax allows business owners to file their Form 2290 for themselves or for their drivers quickly and easily. The business owners that choose to file with ExpressTruckTax have several options available to them to help make their filing process smooth depending on how many trucks they are filing for and if the user is new or has filed with ExpressTruckTax before.  

Single Vehicle

ExpressTruckTax allows business owners to file for one truck easily by clicking “Start New Return” and then selecting “E-File for 1 Truck”. This option is useful for business owners who need to only file for one truck. Keep in mind that upon selecting this option, you are not able to claim credit vehicles. In order to claim credit vehicles (vehicles that have been sold, destroyed, or stolen) you must select the multiple vehicle filing option.

Multiple Vehicles

New Users

By using ExpressTruckTax, new users are able to file Form 2290 for multiple vehicles hassle-free. If you don’t need to claim any credit vehicles, use the Express Filing option to file for these vehicles and enter the details for these vehicles including their VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers). If you need to claim any credit vehicles, select “Multiple Vehicles” under “Start New Return”. Using this option you are able to file for multiple vehicles and also claim credits for vehicles that were stolen, sold, or destroyed.

Returning Users

If you have filed Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax for previous years and had the form accepted, users can utilize the Ready Return feature. This feature will create a return with all of the details and truck information from the previous return. This way, if you are filing for the same vehicle(s) you can just make sure the information is correct and then transmit the form. This process saves business owners time when filing Form 2290. 

File With ExpressTruckTax Today!

Filing Form 2290 is easy and stress-free with ExpressTruckTax. Whether you are a new user or returning user, you are able to file Form 2290 for one truck or multiple trucks in only a few simple steps. If this is your first time filing with ExpressTruckTax, the next time you go to file you will have a return already created and waiting for you with the previous year’s information on it. This feature saves you time from having to enter all of your information again. You can also claim any credit vehicles by selecting the multiple vehicle filing option. Do you want to save yourself some time when filing Form 2290? What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today for a fast and easy Form 2290 filing experience!

Don’t Ghost the IRS, File Form 2290 Or You’ll Be the One Getting Haunted

Form 2290 is an IRS tax form that has to be filed annually by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more. The Form 2290 tax year goes from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. The tax is typically due to be filed and paid on August 31st. If you put a truck on the road for the first time in a month other than July however, you will pay a prorated amount for the vehicle for months remaining in the tax year. A vehicle’s first used month is the month the vehicle was put on the road for the first time. The tax is due on the last day of the following month. If you put a truck on the road for the first time in September, the deadline to file Form 2290 is today October 31st, Halloween.

By filing Form 2290, you will receive a Stamped Schedule 1 as soon as your Form 2290 has been accepted. The Stamped Schedule 1 serves as proof of filing Form 2290 and is needed when getting the tags and registration for the vehicle. To make sure that your vehicle is filed on time and that you will not be penalized for filing or paying your tax late, ExpressTruckTax provides a fast and easy way to file Form 2290.

Filing with ExpressTruckTax can be completed in a few simple steps that take only a few minutes. Filers will simply enter their business information including their Employer Identification Number (EIN), vehicle information including the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), credit vehicles if any, and payment information for the filing fee and the tax itself. If you file Form 2290 and don’t pay the tax, you will get a nonpayment letter from the IRS. In order to ensure this does not happen, you now have the option to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax directly through ExpressTruckTax alongside your filing fee using a credit or debit card. This is the most convenient way to pay for your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax and not risk forgetting about it.

Want to enjoy your Halloween without worrying about spending too much time filing your Form 2290? You still can with ExpressTruckTax! The entire filing process can be completed in only a few steps that take a few minutes. This way you can file your Form 2290 stress-free and enjoy your Halloween whether you are on the road or enjoying some candy at home. Make sure to utilize the payment method that allows you to pay your tax directly through ExpressTruckTax. This ensures you won’t be haunted by IRS non-payment letters. What are you waiting for? File Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax today and have a Happy Halloween!

File Form 2290 in Any Month of the Year with ExpressTruckTax

Are you planning on buying a new truck or putting one on the road that weighs 55,000 pounds or more? If so, you will need to file Form 2290 for that vehicle annually. Form 2290 is filed to the IRS by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). The tax year for Form 2290 goes from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. If you put your truck on the road for the first time in a month other than July, you will be required to file Form 2290 for the current tax year and pay a prorated amount to the IRS for the remaining months in the tax year. After this, you will be required to file by August 31st for the upcoming tax year because Form 2290 is filed in advance. This way you will be filing for the full tax year instead of a partial amount.

For vehicles that are put on the road for the first time in a month other than July, the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax will be due at the end of the month following the vehicle’s First Used Month (FUM). A vehicle’s First Used Month refers to the month it was first put on the road. If a vehicle’s First Used Month is October, Form 2290 for that vehicle will be due at the end of November. Technically you can File Form 2290 in any month that you first put your truck on the road.

No matter the month you are filing Form 2290, ExpressTruckTax is the e-filing solution for you. Simply enter your business information including your EIN (Employer Identification Number), vehicle information including your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), any credit vehicles you are claiming if any, and then your payment information. Filers now have the option to pay their Heavy Vehicle Use Tax directly through ExpressTruckTax using a credit or debit card alongside their filing fees. 

Filing Form 2290 through ExpressTruckTax is available every month and so are the rest of the forms offered by ExpressTruckTax. If you made a mistake on Form 2290 or need to update any information? Form 2290 amendments can be filed any month of the year as well in order for the Stamped Schedule 1 to have the correct information. A Stamped Schedule 1 is received upon Form 2290 getting accepted by the IRS. It serves as proof of filing the form and is required in order to get tags and the registration for a qualifying vehicle. Form 8849 can also be filed in any month through ExpressTruckTax. This form is filed if you overpaid for tax or if your vehicle was sold, stolen, or destroyed. This is to request the tax credit back in these circumstances. 

No matter the month or the form, whether it’s Form 2290, a Form 2290 amendment, or Form 8849, ExpressTruckTax has your back. E-file Form 2290 today and get your Stamped Schedule 1 in minutes. What are you waiting for? File now!