Category: Form 2290 for Tax Professionals

FAQ Friday: Tax Professionals and Form 2290

Are you a tax professional that needs to file Form 2290 for clients or businesses? If so, it is always important to know what you are doing and what is needed before you start filing Form 2290. Below you will find useful information that will help answer any questions you may have in regard to the Form 2290 filing process. 

What is Form 2290?

Form 2290 must be filed for vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more to the IRS for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. Drivers can file this form themselves though it can also be filed by tax professionals. The tax year for Form 2290 is from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. 

When is Form 2290 due?

The deadline to file Form 2290 is August 31st for vehicles that have been on the road for a year or more or are being put on the road for the first time in July. If the vehicle has been on the road for less than a year the month it is put on the road for the first time is known as the vehicle’s First Used Month (FUM). Form 2290 needs to be filed by the last day of the month following the vehicle’s First Used Month and the tax amount due will be a prorated amount for the remaining months in the tax year. 

What is Form 8453-EX?

The technical term for Form 8453-EX is “Excise Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Return”, which is a declaration by the taxpayer to authenticate an electronic Form 2290 and authorize a service provider to transmit your return using a third-party transmitter. If a paid tax preparer e-files a client’s tax return, this form needs to be filed and signed to allow the paid preparer to file the tax return on the taxpayer’s behalf. ExpressTruckTax allows Form 8453-EX to be sent directly from ExpressTruckTax to the client in order to get it signed electronically. 

What if Tax Professionals have to file returns for multiple businesses?

When you file with ExpressTruckTax, you are able to utilize the bulk upload feature for users to add multiple businesses at a time. Filing for each business individually can take a long time, and in order to save you time, ExpressTruckTax allows you to upload multiple businesses at once by following the steps below:

  1. Create an account with ExpressTruckTax or log into your existing account.
  2. Click “Bulk Upload businesses”.
  3. Download the ExpressTruckTax excel template and save it. 
  4. Edit the document and begin entering the information for each business you need to file for. 
  5. Make sure you do not change the name of the file of the column headers. 
  6. Once you have entered all of the information for each business in the template, upload the document into your ExpressTruckTax account to start filing for multiple businesses within your account. 

If you need the multiple business bulk upload template, click here

How can ExpressTruckTax help Tax Professionals file Form 2290?

ExpressTruckTax offers a multitude of convenient options to help tax professionals e-file Form 2290. These options are designed to help save you time regardless if you are a new or returning user. New and returning users have the option to bulk-upload business and vehicle information. If there are no credit vehicles being reported for businesses you are filing for, you are able to take advantage of the Express Filing option, which presents vehicle details and payment options all on a single page. If you do need to report credit vehicles, you are able to select “Multiple Vehicles” under “Start New Return” to report any vehicles whether they are taxable, suspended, credit, or prior year suspended. These credits, if any, can be deducted from the total tax owed. If you are a returning user that has had IRS accepted returns for a business in previous filings, you are able to copy the vehicle details when filing for the current tax year. ExpressTruckTax also offers Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) to clients who are tax professionals. 

Are you a tax professional and need to file Form 2290 for clients or businesses this tax year? Look no further than ExpressTruckTax. You will get access to a number of helpful features and are even able to purchase filing credits at a discounted rate for multiple filings. What are you waiting for? File your client’s Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax today.

Why E-File Form 2290 With ExpressTruckTax?

At ExpressTruckTax encourage you to do your research so you can make an informed decision, when choosing an online service provider for E-Filing your Form 2290.  Sure, we could charge our customers more money for the service we provide, but our main goal at ExpressTruckTax is to provide an easy-to-use service at an affordable price. We focus on superior customer service and strive to surpass our customer’s expectations.

But don’t take it from us, here’s what our customers are saying:

Ease of use:

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  • I’m new in truck business and I didn’t know how to fill out forms and pay taxes. This site help me alot.- Carolina P, Atlanta, GA
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  • Ease of use, convenience of previous return being available for transfer to new return.-Kim, AZ
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Price

  • The step-by-step instructions made this site very user friendly for a first time filer like myself. I also appreciate the small fee since I only have one truck.- Betty P, WallaWalla, WA
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Timing and Accuracy of Program

  • This was an excellent and fast way to process my 2290.- Sandra P, Montgomery, AL
  • Ease of use, and help in correcting my errors- Melody P, Chinook, MT
  • I love not having to go stand in line at the IRS I tried another site and it was so confusing. I would add a truck and it would not show up on my list of vehicles. This was so simple I got my document within 2 minutes.- Anna C, Camarillo, CA
  • Pretty easy to navigate and I like the ability to back up if you make a mistake.- Keith H, Starkweather, ND
  • The straight forward ease of entering required information needed to get the form correctly filled out- Clark L, Lehi, UT
  • Low price, easy, and fast- Neil C, Rensselaer, IN
  • Speed of processing, not having to wait at the local IRS office for your “number” to come up, or weeks for the IRS to return the stamped 2290.- Clark L, Lehi, UT

From the Tax Professional with Multiple Customers

  • I liked that I could add different companies and still use the same email. I have tried other sites and was unable to do this. As a permit service this is invaluable- Cindy, Muskego, WI
  • I love having the ability to enter additional e-mail addresses or leasing company info. to send Stamped Schedule 1s to and how simply the site walks me through each step along with the bulk upload features.-Jennifer, AL

Customer Service

  • It was easy to follow and I had no trouble. I tried another service and had been trying for two days and still got no where. Thank you for making my life easier. Cathy- Catherine R, Hixton, WI
  • I CALLED YOUR OFFICE FIRST AND THE PERSON THAT ANSWERED THE PHONE WAS VERY HELPFUL AND MADE THE WHOLE PROCESS LESS TAXING.- sharon K, Omaha, NE
  • Easy to follow & understand instructions. Super to have quick phone response without lengthy automated menu. Up-front pricing clearly stated. Excellent.- Mary S, Dallas, TX
  • It was very self explanatory for each page. I called for assistance the call was answered by a real helpful person after the first ring, Very impressive- Stephen G, Aztec, NM
  • It was nice to be able to call the office and to speak to someone right away who was able to answer all of our questions and explain themselves easily. There were no long waits or machines telling you to press a million buttons before getting to a real person. Also everyone who we spoke to was very nice and had a good attitude throughout the whole conversation.- Shawna H, Saint Augustine, FL
  • You have a top notch site, a pleasure to visit and do business with such knowledgeable support- Stephen G, Aztec, NM
  • VERY GOOD STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS JUST DIAL THE NUMBER AND JAMES GIVES GREAT SERVICES TO HELP YOU THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND WILL GIVE THIS SERVICE TO EVERYONE I KNOW IT’S THE BEST !!!- Robert L, Warner Robins, GA

But again, don’t take our word for it, or even our customer’s, take the time to do your own research to determine which provider will give you the best service at the best price.  And if you have questions or inquiries, 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!

Benefits of E-Filing HVUT Form 2290 for Tax Professionals

Tax professionals are the answer to many in the trucking industry when it comes to filing Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes. E-Filing Form 2290 has many benefits for the Tax Professional who has hundreds of clients.  Here are a few:

  • It’s quick and easy, you can e-file and receive the Schedule 1 within minutes
  • Tax Professionals qualify for discounted pricing
  • Single log in to manage all of your clients
  • Save on a stamp…Saving you money & saving the trees…paperless!
  • Avoid waiting for Stamped Schedule 1; receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes!
  • Dedicated Account Manager-customer support to assist you if you have any questions
  • Keep track of your client’s tax filing history.  When you use an online service provider, you will have an online record of your previous year’s filings. No need to reenter the VIN numbers, they will already be there from the previous year, again saving you time.

Contact us today to get your account set up with ExpressTruckTax.com.

Our Users Love Us!

We know our program is the leader in the E-Filing Industry; and it makes us proud to hear it from our users.
  • You have made completing the 2290 so incredibly fast and easy I no longer dread it as I have for so many years! Thank you!!!
  • You have been a blessing, saving me from waiting in long lines.
  • This application is one of the easiest to use and understand that I’ve ever experienced.
  • Everything is so simple and so easy to understand. One of the most user-friendly sites I’ve ever encountered.
  • Site is very easy to understand and navigate. No hidden “fine print”

Our US based Customer Support Team at ExpressTruckTax.com is friendly and helpful, but don’t take it from us, check out what our users are saying:
  • Your “live chat” feature was very quick, very informative and once again, very easy to use. Great job!
  • It’s nice to have an actual person to call for support. Thanks EspressTruckTax!

Check us out at ExpressTruckTax.com, we are here to help. Please feel Free to call our Truck Tax Customer support team at 704-234-6005 or you can email us at support@expresstrucktax.com.