Category: HVUT credits

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. 

Buying a New (To You) Semi-Truck

Posted on November 17, 2016 by - financing, HVUT credits, new truck, personal finance, purchasing, selling, tips & tricks

Buying a New (To You) Semi-Truck
Buying a New (To You) Semi-Truck

Buying a new vehicle is a hassle. Whether you’re buying a sedan for the family, or that hot rod you’ve always dreamt of, you’re gonna face some kind of trouble.

But what about when you want to buy a new semi-truck?

Choosing Your Truck

Your first determination will be, do you want a new truck or a used truck? In order to figure that out, you need to think about what you will be doing with your truck. Unfortunately, new trucks run between $80,000 and $150,000. With all the bells and whistles out there, you could sit right near $200,000.

Of course, getting a new truck usually means you’re getting a warranty, too. That will offset costly repairs, at least!

If you’re running local freight and one day jobs, getting your hands on a used semi-truck could be a better option.

Whichever option you pursue, you need to figure out your margins and set a budget. This should not only include what you can afford to buy, but it should also factor in what your fuel, maintenance, and insurance costs will be with said truck.


Related Blog: HVUT Credits: Selling & Purchasing Vehicles

How Do You Pay For It?

That’s the most important question, isn’t it? There are basically two payment routes you can take when it comes to purchasing your truck – financing and outright purchasing.

We’ll have to break this down into two categories: Why you should seek out financing, and why you shouldn’t.

If you own a trucking business, some of the costs of the vehicle and the depreciation can be deducted from your taxes – make sure you keep detailed records. However, on the plus side, many loans don’t require an initial payment, so there’s

However, there are some disadvantages to financing your truck. First, if your loan payments are high, you’re gonna feel it in your wallet. On top of that, you’re still responsible for your own truck maintenance, including parts! Plus, the truck isn’t technically yours until you’re done paying it off.

After all of that, some financiers will only supply financing if you already own multiple trucks, making this harder for single truck owner-operators!

If You Go Used, Get Inspected

While buying a used truck might be the most affordable option for you, you need to make sure you’re not throwing money into a lemon.

So when you buy a used vehicle, make sure you get the truck thoroughly inspected.

While they may swear the truck works great, and you may know your way under the hood of a truck, getting an independent mechanic to inspect the vehicle can save you in the long run.

It might cost you around $100 now, but if it saves you thousands in repairs down the road, where’s the loss?

When you get an inspection, the key points you want to have examined are axle configuration, truck horsepower and capacity, engine condition, brake systems, cab condition, and the maintenance logs.

If all clears, you found yourself a good investment!

Once you have your new truck on the road, you’re going to need to e-file Form 2290. Head to ExpressTruckTax and sign up for a free account – you won’t have to pay until you transmit your heavy vehicle use tax!