So just a reminder once again, the 2290 truck tax due date is August 31st, 2016!
There’s Still Time!
Thankfully, you still have time to e-file truck tax form 2290.
When you go to e-file form 2290 online for 2016-2017, make sure you have access to all of your important records.
If you’re a little unsure about how to file, watch this video:
If you’re going to e-file using our mobile app, here’s what you need to know:
Most importantly, know that we’re here to answer your questions about e-filing Heavy Vehicle Use Tax return Form 2290. If you have any issues e-filing this next week, reach out to us by email at support@ExpressTruckTax.com or by phone at 704.234.6005.
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Thousands of truckers across the country are getting ready to e-file their Heavy Vehicle Use Tax return Form 2290, hoping to just press transmit and be done with it all.
But what happens when you e-file truck tax Form 2290 only to find out it was later REJECTED by the IRS? The last thing you want to find out is about a rejected 2290 on the truck tax due date!
Thankfully, when you e-file with ExpressTruckTax, you get unlimited re-filing for rejected returns.
Today, we’re going to examine why your 2290 may be rejected.
Rejected Because of EIN
Sometimes, filers will find that their Employer Identification Number is the source of their rejection.
This can sometimes happen if the EIN that you entered doesn’t match the EIN the IRS has on record.
If that’s the case, you need to contact the IRS directly to find out what information they have in their system.
If you have a brand new EIN, it will take on average about 10 business days for the EIN to register in the IRS system for you to e-file.
If you try to e-file your 2290 the same day that you receive your EIN, it will be rejected and the reason will be the “EIN does not match business name”.
After your new EIN is registered in the IRS system, you can simply re-transmit your 2290 return (for free) and it should be accepted as long as there aren’t any more errors.
Rejected Because of Duplicate Filing
Your 2290 can only be accepted by the IRS one time. If you receive this particular rejection, it means your 2290 has already been filed and confirmed by the IRS.
The good part about this rejection, is that it requires no fix because your return has already been filed!
Rejected for Routing Issues
If you face a Routing Transit Number Rejection, it has to do with your payment. If you paid using the Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) option, a bank routing number is required.
If the wrong information was entered for your routing number, your 2290 will be rejected. You can correct the routing and re-transmit to the IRS and should receive confirmation of acceptance in only a few minutes.
Note: If you entered the incorrect routing number or bank account number and the return is accepted, it is up to you to contact the IRS to resolve the issue. For best practices, always double check your numbers before transmitting your return to the IRS.
Hopefully, you’ll have a good experience e-filing Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290. The deadline is fast approaching, so be ready!
Note: The deadline to e-file Form 2290 online for 2016-2017 is August 31.
If you have any questions about rejected returns, you can reach our customer support experts at 704.234.6005.
With the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 deadline approaching, we decided to break down some of the Form 2290 basics.
First of all, let’s reiterate the 2290 truck tax due date.
The Deadline for Form 2290
The IRS HVUT Form 2290 due date (or) deadline for the 2016-2017 tax year is August 31st, 2016.
When you need to file form 2290 online for 2016-2017, you also need to know your First Used Month.
The First Used Month of Vehicle
The First Used Month is the first month that the vehicle is used in a tax year.
If you have a new vehicle, the first used month is the first month that the vehicle is used in a year.
You need to file your HVUT Form 2290 a month after the first used month. If you bought the truck in February and started using it then, you would need to file your HVUT by the end of March.
Taxation Year
In order to understand how to file your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax return Form 2290, you need to comprehend how the HVUT tax year works.
If you have owned your truck for multiple years, July counts as your first used month for subsequent years after the first purchased year.
So when you go to e-file truck tax Form 2290, knowing the little details of your tax filing will make all the difference.
E-filing on the go? Check out the ExpressTruckTax mobile app!
Unsure about your First Used Month still? Contact our expert support team at ExpressTruckTax by calling 704.234.6005.
Related Blog: The Countdown Is On! It’s Almost Form 2290 HVUT Deadline Day
The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 deadline is approaching.
Have no fear, though. You still have plenty of time to file. But what happens if you miss the 2290 truck tax due date?
You may face some penalties if you don’t file Form 2290 online for 2016-2017.
About HVUT Form 2290
The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is a tax form that is required to be filed by truckers in order to help with the maintenance and upkeep of public roads and highways.
Once a trucker files their Form 2290, they will receive a stamped Schedule 1 which serves as a proof of payment for your taxes.
Why Should You File Form 2290?
You don’t want to get parked, so you need to keep your tax forms up to date!
While tax forms can be irritating, by complying with the tax code you stay on the road, allowing you to earn yourself a living. Can’t argue with that.
The HVUT Penalties for Not Filing and Late Filing
What are the HVUT penalties if you don’t e-file truck tax Form 2290?
The penalty for failing to file IRS HVUT Form 2290 by August 31st is equal to 4.5 percent of the total tax due, assessed on a monthly basis up to five months.
Late filers not making an HVUT payment also face an additional monthly penalty equal to 0.5 percent of total tax due.
There are additional interest charges of 0.54 percent per month that accrue as well.
The 2290 Truck Tax Due Date
The due date for 2016-2017 Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes is August 31st.
How Can We Help?
With live, local customer support offered from our offices in Rock Hill, South Carolina, you know you have a real person ready to answer your questions. Plus, we offer 24/7 email support that you can always seek out in a pinch.
As we go into the final stretch with truck taxes, we want to remind you about the ExpressTruckTax mobile app.
We believe it’s one of the easiest ways you can file form 2290 online for 2016-2017.
All About the ExpressTruckTax App
If you didn’t know, we offer a mobile app for both iOS and Android. As a truck driver, you’re always on the go. Why not be able to access a saved copy of your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 and stamped Schedule 1 – anytime, anywhere.
Key Features of the App
What can you do with the ExpressTruckTax mobile app? Not only can you e-file truck tax Form 2290, you can do everything that you can do on the ExpressTruckTax website, and more!
With the ExpressTruckTax app, you can:
Automatically calculate your tax amount
Correct and resubmit any rejected returns for FREE
Add and manage multiple businesses and EIN’s with one account
Save time by using the prepaid return credits for 2290 filing fees
Take advantage of bulk pricing and unlimited filing options
Benefits of E-Filing with the ExpressTruckTax App
First of all, the app is free to download. You won’t have to pay until you e-file your 2290 form.
Secondly, you can take it anywhere. And we mean that! With the app in hand, you have the power to e-file whether you’re at home or on the road.
Best of all? You can receive a push notification once the IRS accepts your return! No more wondering!
When Is the 2290 Form Deadline Due Date?
The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 deadline is August 31st, 2016.
Has there been a buzzing in the back of your ear? Do you feel like you forgot something, but can’t remember what?
Well, we hope you didn’t forget that the heavy vehicle use tax deadline is approaching!
This is your first of numerous reminders to let you know, it’s deadline time!
When is the Form 2290 Deadline?
The Form 2290 due date for 2016-2017 is August 31st. That’s a Wednesday—mark it on your calendar.
How Can I File IRS Form 2290?
Well, if you are looking to avoid pen and paper filing, you need to e-file IRS Form 2290. If you’ve e-filed with us before, you know how easy it is. If you’ve never e-filed a 2290 before, we’ll run you through your options.
Option 1: Head to the ExpressTruckTax website on your computer, create an account from the web, enter your business details, enter your vehicle information, and within a few clicks you’ll be done.
Option 2: Use your mobile browser or download our app, create an account from your mobile device, enter your business details, enter your vehicle information, and within a few clicks you’ll be done.
But have no fear, e-filers. With our easy to use interview-style software and dedicated customer support, you should have no problems this truck tax filing season!
So as the deadline approaches, you need to ask yourself—Are you ready to e-file Form 2290?
We love to brag about our features around here at ExpressTruckTax – why? Well, because they’re the best in the business!
We’ve talked to you about bulk uploading and additional users already, but what do you know about our form 2290 tax calculator?
What Do I Need for the Form 2290 Tax Calculator?
You basically need the same overall information that you would need to e-file – except simplified.
Armed with the following knowledge, you will be able to calculate what you’ll need to file for HVUT Form 2290 return in seconds!
Form 2290 Tax Calculator Requirements:
First used month
Weight category
Taxable vehicle count
Logging vehicle count
Optional email address
How Does the Tax Calculator Help?
Our whole idea for the tax calculator is to help our customers know what they owe! With in depth pre-planning, any trucker can go into tax season knowing what they face.
Whether that means an owner-operator or a large carrier, foreseeing the taxable future just makes life easier.
Since we like to make things so easy, we’ve even made the Form 2290 Tax Calculator into a mobile app for iOS and Android devices!
How Does the Form 2290 Tax Calculator App Work?
It’s pretty simple – you just download the app, enter your vehicle weights and usage type, and then calculate!
So don’t waste any of your time this year! Instead, download the Form 2290 Tax Calculator App and get to planning your heavy vehicle taxes!
One of the best things about the trucking industry is how diverse it is.
One trucker might be an owner-operator, the other might be a company man for a large fleet. Either way, they’re going to have to file Form 2290. Taxable vehicles include any highway motor vehicles that have a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.
So that probably covers your entire fleet. But how can you file HVUT for all of your vehicles? The answer is simple: bulk uploading and ExpressTruckTax’s TruckZone feature.
Why Should I Bulk Upload?
First of all, it’s easy. Instead of entering each record one-by-one, you fill out a spreadsheet and our program does the rest.
Here’s what you do:
Login to our system, download the official spreadsheet.
Go field by field and enter the appropriate information in the right format.
After the form is complete, head back to ExpressTruckTax and upload the file.
Our software will check for errors and make sure each field is correct.
Note, if you already have your own spreadsheet use our smart upload. We will make sure fields match on our end, so that you don’t waste time making a new spreadsheet.
Make sure everything looks right.
Pay and transmit!
Finally, once you get your fleet’s vehicles uploaded, your trucks will be saved year to year thanks to our TruckZone.
What Is TruckZone?
When you need to e-file Form 2290 for multiple vehicles, TruckZone is a lifesafer. Working as virtual fleet, TruckZone keeps all of your vehicles on record so you can access them at any time.
Let’s say you need to file HVUT for 10 trucks. This feature lets you create your own truck tax zone where you can select the 10 trucks which need an HUT filing. In a few minutes, you can e-file form 2290 for all 10, and receive 10 stamped Schedule 1’s in just minutes.
Related Blog: Bulk Uploading: HVUT for Fleets
With TruckZone and bulk uploading in your virtual tax toolbox, you’ll be the master of heavy vehicle use taxes!
If you have any questions about using TruckZone, give our customer support experts a call at 704.234.6005.
Most CPA’s know this, but if you’re new to the game, let’s touch up on taxable vehicles.
A taxable highway motor vehicle includes any self-propelled vehicle with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more designed to carry a load over public highways, whether or not also designed to perform other functions.
Examples of these heavy highway vehicles include trucks, truck tractors, and buses.
Some vehicles, like logging and agricultural trucks, have a different set of rules. ExpressTruckTax walks you through all those road bumps, though.
Welcome to the TruckZone
If you’re a CPA, you’re probably not filing for a single truck. With the TruckZone, you can manage all of your vehicles in one place.
As you add vehicles, we store them in the TruckZone. The next time you go to file IRS 2290s, you can easily retrieve the trucks and drivers. You can even search by truck or unit number, driver, VIN, month filed, and even by the date the Schedule 1 was received.
The ExpressTruckTax Truck Zone can upload hundreds even thousands of trucks at one time.
If you need to file multiple Form 2290 returns, we’ve broken down the steps to e-file multiple 2290 forms.
If you have any issues with bulk uploading or transmitting, please contact our customer support experts at 704.234.6005.
Around these parts, we do what we do to make things easier for truckers. Which in our case, usually means helping truckers understand and e-file Form 2290 – just because that’s our expertise.
But some truck drivers and carriers are unaware that we actually support a few other tax forms and features, too. One of these being Form 8453-EX.
What is Form 8453-EX, you ask? Also known as the “Excise Tax Declaration for an IRS e-File Return”, the 8453-EX is a declaration by a taxpayer to authenticate an electronic Form 2290 and authorize an intermediate service provider to transmit their return using a third-party transmitter.
Basically, if somebody else files your taxes on your behalf, you need to file this form.
A taxpayer e-filing directly through ExpressTruckTax doesn’t have to file an 8453-EX, though. But if you’re an accountant or other service provider filing on behalf of a trucker, an 8453-EX has to be signed to authorize the transmission.
What Is the E-Sign Feature?
This feature is beneficial to both truckers and accountants alike. With the e-signing feature for Form 8453-EX, CPA’s can get instant permission to e-file for their client as a third party!
Once you’ve finished the e-filing process for a client, our system will prompt you and your client to sign Form 8453-EX. This link directs your client to our e-sign site and allows them to sign the 8453-EX on any device. They can even e-sign it with their fingertip if they are using a tablet or a mobile device with a touchscreen.
Once they’ve e-signed (or rejected the form), it will return to the ExpressTruckTax system and you’ll be notified.
How Does E-Signing Help Me?
If you haven’t put it together yet, ExpressTruckTax offers a safe and secure way to get your clients to e-sign Form 8453-EX in seconds. Best of all, e-signing works on any device—computer, tablet, and mobile phone.
Plus, you get to avoid coordinating faxes on an old fax machine.
How Do I E-Sign Form 8453-EX?
When e-filing with ExpressTruckTax, all you need to do is click the link to email the electronic form to your client, and after they receive it, they can follow detailed instructions on how to complete the process on their end.
If you have any questions about e-signing 8453-EX, live chat with us over at ExpressTruckTax.com.
