Category: form 2290 credit vehicle

FAQ Friday: Can you Transfer Form 2290 to a New Truck?

Posted on March 17, 2023 by - 2290 credit, credit vehicle, Credit vehicles, Credits For Sold, form 2290 credit vehicle, HVUT credits, HVUT Tax Credits

What is Form 2290?

Form 2290 has to be filed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more to the IRS for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax annually. The Form 2290 tax year goes from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. Form 2290 as well as the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax are filed and paid for the upcoming year in advance. 

Can you Transfer Form 2290 to a New truck?

When you file Form 2290 for the upcoming year this means you are paying for your truck to be on the road for the entire duration of the tax year. If this is the case, what happens if your truck is sold, destroyed, or stolen halfway through the tax year? You are able to transfer the tax of the old truck to the new one in the form of credits. The tax amount for the remaining months of the tax year that the vehicle was not on the road will be deducted from the total tax amount owed for the new vehicle. 

How can you pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax using Sold/Destroyed Vehicle Credits?

  1. Log in to your ExperessTruckTax account, or sign up for one if you don’t have one.
  2. On the dashboard, under “Start New Return” you will select the option to “E-File for Multiple Vehicles”.
  3. Choose the tax year and First Used Month that corresponds to your vehicle.
  4. You will add your new truck under “Taxable Vehicles” and provide the information for that vehicle, including the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and any additional information you have for this vehicle.
  5. You will then add the old truck under “Sold/Destroyed Credits” and provide the information for that vehicle as well as a description of what happened to it. 
  6. The tax you owe for the new vehicle will be calculated once the credits from the old vehicle are applied and deducted from the original tax amount owed. 
  7. Once this is all complete, review the Summary of your return and then transmit it to the IRS. 

Why File with ExpressTruckTax?

ExpressTruckTax not only offers a fast and easy solution to filing Form 2290, but it makes claiming credits for sold, destroyed, or stolen vehicles a breeze. It is important to keep in mind that if the credit amount for the old vehicle is higher than the HVUT owed, the remaining amount can be claimed using Form 8849. This form will be generated automatically in this case. Do you have a vehicle you need to transfer the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax from to a new vehicle? What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today for an easy and stress-free way to file Form 2290. 

What information do you need to claim credit vehicles on Form 2290?

Posted on January 13, 2023 by - credit vehicle, Credit vehicles, form 2290 credit vehicle

Have you filed Form 2290 and paid the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for a vehicle and sold the vehicle before the end of the tax year? If so, you can claim a refund for the HVUT that was paid for that vehicle. You can also claim a refund credit on vehicles that were stolen or destroyed. You can choose to file a Form 8849 return and receive a refund or you can claim credits on these vehicles alongside filing Form 2290. In order to claim these credits there is some information you are required to provide in order to do so. 

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

In order to know which vehicle you are claiming a credit for, you must provide the vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is a unique set of numbers and letters that typically consists of 17 characters used to identify the vehicle.

Taxable Gross Weight

The vehicle’s Taxable Gross Weight is the total weight of the truck, the trailer, and the maximum load it can carry. The Taxable Gross Weight can affect the tax amount that is paid so it is important that you put in the correct weight so that you receive the correct credit amount for this vehicle.

First Used Month and Tax Year

A vehicle’s First Used Month refers to the month that it was first put on the road. This is important to note because this is also a factor that determines how the tax was originally paid for this vehicle. If a vehicle’s First Used Month is July, the tax paid will be for the full tax year. If the First Used Month is any other month of the year, a prorated amount will be paid for this vehicle for the remaining months of the tax year. 

Is it logging?

A logging vehicle is a vehicle that only hauls trees or logs from forested sites. If this describes the vehicle you are claiming the credit for, indicate that the vehicle is a logging vehicle. 

Was it sold?

If the vehicle was sold, you will need to provide the details of the sale including the date of sale and the name and address of the buyer. You will also need to provide an explanation as to why the vehicle was sold. 

Why ExpressTruckTax?

Claiming credits on Form 2290 is fast and simple with ExpressTruckTax. You are able to do all of this alongside filing your form. You also have the option to file Form 8849 in order to receive the refund for these vehicles but it takes a lot longer to process. Why wait several months to a year to get your refund? Claim your credit vehicles alongside filing your Form 2290 for your current vehicle and have it processed along with your current Form 2290. It’s as easy as that! What are you waiting for? File Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax and claim your refund for your credit vehicles today!

Everything You Need To Know About Claiming Credits On Form 2290

Posted on July 22, 2022 by - 2290 credit, Claim your Tax credit, Credit Form 8849, credit vehicle, Credit vehicles, form 2290 credit vehicle

Do you drive a vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more? If you answered yes, you need to file Form 2290 for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. If you drive this vehicle less than 5,000 miles a year, or less than 7,500 miles a year if it is used for agricultural purposes, then you must still file Form 2290 but no tax will be owed for this vehicle. In this case, the IRS considers the vehicle suspended because it did not exceed the mileage limit. 

IRS 2290 Form is filed a year in advance, so what happens if you file a vehicle as not suspended, paid the tax but don’t exceed the mileage limit after all? You can claim a credit for this vehicle next time you file Form 2290. 

Claiming credits on form 2290

When filing Form 2290 you need to first file for a truck that you are not claiming credits for, whether it is suspended or not. After entering this vehicle’s information, there will be a section where you are able to claim credits for vehicles. The information needed when reporting these vehicles includes the vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), the vehicle’s make, model, and a detailed description of why you are claiming the credit for this vehicle. 

Other situations where credits need to be filed

Not exceeding the mileage limit is not the only reason that you might need to claim a credit when filing Form 2290. When you sell a vehicle after already having filed Form 2290 and paid the HVUT for it, you will need to claim a credit for it. When entering the information about this credit vehicle in Form 2290 you will enter the vehicle’s information but also details about the sale including the date it was sold and the buyer’s information. This way the IRS knows when you are no longer in possession of the vehicle and how much tax credit needs to be returned.

Another instance where you would need to claim a vehicle credit on Form 2290 is if a vehicle was stolen or destroyed. For these situations, you need to be very detailed in your description of the event and specify when it was stolen or destroyed so that the IRS knows how much tax credit needs to be returned. 

Other options for claiming credits

When you need to claim credits for a vehicle, filing it on your Form 2290 is not your only option. Instead of claiming the credits on Form 2290, you can file Form 8849 Schedule 6. This form is designed only to claim credits on vehicles that meet the requirements. When filing this form, all you need to do is enter the information about the credit vehicle including a detailed description of why you are filing this form for this vehicle. It is recommended that Form 8849 is filed when you no longer have a truck to file Form 2290 to add the credits onto. This is because Form 8849 takes longer to process because the forms are processed manually. In some cases, it can take up to a year or more to get your credit back. If you do still have a truck to file Form 2290, wait until the next time you file and add these credit vehicles to your form instead of having to wait and the credits will be processed at the same time as your Form 2290.

ExpressTruckTax is here to help you claim credits

ExpressTruckTax makes claiming credits when filing Form 2290 easy. When trying to claim credits it is important to keep in mind that clients have three years from the date the return was filed or two years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later, to file a claim a credit. As long as the credit you need to claim fits into this time frame, ExpressTruckTax can help you claim your credits on your 2290 IRS Form or help you File Form 8849 if needed. No matter how you need to file or report your vehicle credits, ExpressTruckTax offers you the best and most convenient solution. What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today and start reporting your vehicle credits today!

No Longer Operating a Heavy Vehicle: A Guide to the Final Return

Posted on August 17, 2015 by - Credit vehicles, Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, form 2290 credit vehicle, HVUT

If you’ve e-filed with us before, you may have noticed an option to select “Final Return” at the step where you enter your first-use-date and filing year. But what exactly does selecting “Final Return” mean?

In the past, selecting “final return” on your 2290 meant that you could no longer e-file your HVUT, but now the IRS wants you to select “Final Return” when you no longer have a vehicle to e-file for.

Whether your vehicle has been sold, stolen, or destroyed, if you no longer have a Heavy Vehicle to e-file for, you should choose “Final Return”. And in the event you find yourself with a new vehicle and able to file your HVUT again, all you have to do is e-file normally.

Where to Find “Final Return”

At the beginning of your return, after you enter your business information, and select your filing year, you’ll find an option to select “Final Return” at the bottom of the page.

Only select this option if you no longer have a vehicle to file for. If this is not your final return, simply file your return as normal.

Is It Any Different than Filing Normally?

Filing for your final return will be the same as filing from year to year, with the small difference of selecting “Final Return,” and adding a credit vehicle instead of a suspended or taxable vehicle.

Reporting Stolen, Sold, and Damaged Vehicles

When you file your return, there’s a whole section dedicated to credit vehicles. These are vehicles that were sold, traded in, lost, or destroyed during the tax year. If this is your final return, you’re only going to be entering a Credit Vehicle.


Once you get to the “Credit Vehicle” section of your return, simply add your vehicle information in the pop-up window. You will need to know your VIN, first-used month, gross-vehicle weight, and whether your vehicle was used for logging.

Then it’s time to indicate your “Loss Event.” These event reasons come in the form of a drop down menu and all you have to do is select the reason you no longer have your vehicle. Was it sold, destroyed, or stolen?

If the vehicle was sold, you will need the information of the person you sold it to in order to file your return. Then just add the date this event happened for that specific loss event, and move onto the next part of your return.

If you need any help with e-filing or have questions about when to select your final return, our dedicated support legends are here for you. Just give them a call at 704.234.6005 or send them an email at support@expresstrucktax.com for 24/hour support in both English and Spanish.

Don’t Wait or You’ll Be Late: E-File by the May 31st Deadline

Posted on May 21, 2015 by - 2290 deadline, Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, form 2290 credit vehicle, HVUT, Schedule 1, Vehicle first use month

Although the start of the 2015-16 tax year is right around the corner, there are still reasons for many of you to file for the 2014-15 tax year, today. If you’ve been waiting until the last minute to take care of your HVUT, then it’s officially your time to shine. However, there are many other reasons besides procrastination that warrant filing, so let’s see who should be E-filing today.

Who Needs to E-file NOW:

1. Those With a First Used Month of April 2015

For all new vehicles, you have until the end of the month following the vehicle’s first use month to file your 2290. For example, if you purchased a vehicle and first put it on the road in April of 2015, then you have until May 31, 2015 to file the 2290 for that vehicle without incurring late penalties.

2. Those Who Haven’t Already Filed for the 2014-15 Tax Year
If you have not already filed your 2290 for trucks that have been used throughout the 2014-15 tax year running from July 1, 2014 through June 31, 2015, you should E-file immediately. All those E-filing for the 2014-15 tax year for trucks used before April of 2015 are already late and will incur penalties. But the sooner you file, the lower the penalty, so get on it asap!

3. Those Who Sold, Traded In, or Lost the Vehicle They Filed for This Tax Year
If you had a vehicle that was sold, stolen, traded in, or lost that you already filed taxes on for the 2014-15 tax year, then you will need to file a credit vehicle on your 2290. Some refer to this as “Transferring a 2290” from an old vehicle to a new one. Filing with a credit vehicle allows you to receive tax credits on taxes already paid for the 2014-15 tax year on the old vehicle. This way, you won’t end up paying any extra tax to get that Schedule 1 for your new ride. For more information about this process, you can visit our blog post that explains exactly how to E-file your 2290 with a credit vehicle.


I’m Late… Now What?

The IRS imposes a penalty of 4.5 percent of the total tax due, assessed on a monthly basis for up to five months. In addition to this penalty, interest will accrue on the total amount at .54 percent per month, and the IRS can also impose an additional monthly penalty equal to .5 percent of the total tax due.

Also note that International Roadcheck 2015 will be taking place from June 2, 2015 through June 4, 2015, so now is as good a time as ever to ensure that your vehicle is on the road legally by renewing its tags and registration. At the end of May and June brings the registration deadline for several different states, including Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Missouri, West Virginia, and Maine.

If you are a driver in any of these states then you need to E-file as soon as possible, if you haven’t already. At ExpressTruckTax, we are the fastest and most reliable way to get you the stamped Schedule 1 you need, so be sure and E-file today to get your new registration and tags so you can avoid the hassle during International Roadcheck.

As you can see, it can be rather costly not to file those 2290’s on time, and the longer you wait the more it’s going to cost. So stop wasting time, and start saving your money today by filing with us at ExpressTruckTax. We have made the filing process quicker and simpler than ever, and offer the best value in the industry for E-filing your 2290.

If you have any questions, our US-based support team is available through phone, email, and even live chat. To reach us, call 704.234.6005, or email us at support@expresstrucktax.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you in any way that we can.

E-File Form 2290-Credits Not Exceeding Low Mileage

Posted on July 9, 2013 by - 2290 credit, 2290 deadline, 2290 online, 2290 refund, Credit vehicles, e-file 2290, E-file form 2290, easy Form 2290, form 2290 credit vehicle, Form 8849, Heavy vehicle use tax deadline

If you paid heavy vehicle use taxes during a previous tax period, but did not exceed the 5,000 mile threshold or 7,500 for agricultural you are eligible for a tax credit or a refund.

This video walks you through the simple process for claiming your Form 2290 credit and/or refund.

For more information or to get started today, visit ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our friendly US Based Express Tax Support Center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.  We have Spanish Support too!