Category: HVUT

2290 Tax Calculator App: Our Crystal Ball for Your Business

Posted on August 11, 2014 by - 2290 deadline, Form 2290, HVUT

It’s time to take the Manic out of your Monday!

Yes, the HVUT Form 2290 deadline is just THREE weeks away…

But there’s no reason to panic! ExpressTruckTax has a full arsenal of all the tools you need to get E-filed

and back on the road.

Last Monday we got a V.I.P. tour of the ExpressTruckTax Tablet app! Available for free download on your iPad or Android device, our new Tablet Apps are the fastest, most convenient way to E-file your HVUT–wherever you’re truckin’!

But we had to take it a step further (we’re always trying to one-up ourselves!). Seeing the plight of the common tax-payer, we developed another app with our Trucking Nation in mind: the 2290 Tax Calculator App!

It’s also available now for iPad and Android.

We all know the IRS expects prompt payment after E-filing your return. But this leaves little time to prepare your funds! With the Tax Calculator App, you can find out exactly how much heavy vehicle tax you’ll owe before you E-file, eliminating any last minute surprises–and preventing any tragic blows to your bank account!

So how does it work, exactly? You may hear the word “calculator” on a Monday morning and immediately sprint in the opposite direction. Normally, I’d say your instincts are sound, but have no fear! This app, like all of our products, does all of the calculating for you! All you have to do is enter your information, sit back, and watch the magic happen.

Let’s take a sneak peek…

  • Step 1: Select the first used month for the vehicles. Typically, this is July, the first month of the HVUT tax year, unless the vehicle is purchased later in the year. Based on the first used month, we’ll tell you the due date to file. Then click “Next.”
  • Step 2: Select the weight category, and then enter how many logging or non-logging vehicles you have in that weight category. Notice how the tax owed is automatically generated! No math for you!
  • Step 3: If you have more vehicles in a different weight category, simply click “Add Weight Category.” Then add your logging and non-logging vehicles. Rinse and repeat until all of your trucks have been added.
  • Step 4: You’re finished! The amount of tax owed has been calculated for you, and now you can prepare your funds for the real E-filing deal.
    Enter your email address, and we’ll send you a short report with all of your vital tax details, so you won’t forget come filing time.

  • Step 5: Of course, the most important step of all is to actually E-file your 2290 and securely transmit it to the IRS!

Whether you use the Tablet apps mentioned before or our website, you’ll be E-filed in just 3 simple steps & 10 minutes or less! The industry leader in E-filing solutions, we not only offer the best value in the biz (just $9.90 for a single truck!), but we also throw in our USA-based Support Heroes!


If you’re new to ExpressTruckTax, or if you’d just like to catch up, give the Support Heroes a shout! They can assist you in English, Spanish, & Russian! Just call 704.234.6005 or get 24/7 email assistance at support@expresstrucktax.com. We’ve got a full team of real, happy people eager to offer you their truck tax expertise!


So what are you waiting for? Start off the week on a high note, and get those truck taxes E-filed and out of the way! With three weeks left, it’s never too early to take the plunge!

The ExpressTruckTax Tablet App

Posted on August 4, 2014 by - Form 2290, HVUT, Truck Tax

Guess what, Trucking Nation? We’re getting down to the wire with less than one month until the HVUT Form 2290 filing deadline!

But before you start to panic, I’ve got a remedy: some good, old-fashioned #MotivationMonday Medicine! Open up wide and take with coffee! (Seriously, lots and lots of coffee!)

Over the next few weeks, there’s a good chance you’ll be out on the road, working long hours, without a computer in sight! Well, with this in mind ExpressTruckTax has developed a solution!

Presenting the fastest, easiest way to E-file your Form 2290: The ExpressTruckTax Tablet app! It’s free and available for download on iPad & Android devices.

Oh, and if you don’t have a tablet, ExpressTruckTax is also smartphone compatible, so you can E-file anywhere you get 4G or WiFi!

I can tell you how fast and easy it is until I’m blue in the face–but instead, why not show you? Let’s walk-through the tablet app together so you can see it in action!

In under 10 minutes and just three steps (or less!), we’ll be ready to securely transmit the return to the IRS!

Step 1: Create an Account

New users create a login with their email addresses.
Of course, if you’ve already got an account with us, just login and skip right to Step 2!
Next enter the business information. You will need your EIN (Employer Identification Number), address, and phone number. 
You will also designate the signing authority, whether that is you or a third party professional.
And done! There’s my business, and I’m ready to start E-filing by clicking the green “Start New Return” button.

Step 2: Enter your Vehicles

Choose the tax year you’re filing for; then select the First Used Month. Based on the month, we’ll let you know the due date to file your return.
You can also E-file for the previous tax year if need be!
Next, enter info for all taxable vehicles. 
Enter the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), the Unit Number, Gross Weight, and whether it is used for logging.
If you’ve got more than one truck to E-file for, click “Save & Add Another.” If you’re done, then just click “Next.”
Now we’ll enter any currently Suspended Vehicles or Prior Year Suspended Vehicles. 
Again, simply enter the VIN, reason for suspension, and any additional details needed.
Based on this information, all of the taxes and credits are automatically calculated for you! What could be easier?

Step 3: Choose Payment, Review & Submit!

We made it! Just another minute and we’ll be ready to submit!
Select from three convenient methods of payment: Direct Debit (EFW), EFTPS through the IRS, or by Check or Money Order. 
(Credit Cards are no longer accepted by the IRS.)
Review your information! 
If you notice any errors, you can easily navigate back by clicking the appropriate section on the left menu. 
After you review your info, we’ll review it too! 
Our Instant Audit feature checks your return for errors, ensuring it’s fit to be filed. 
And our E-filers have a 98% acceptance rate with the IRS! 
We made it! Now just transmit your return and receive your Stamped Schedule I within minutes!
And of course, we’re here for you every step of the way! Chat with our Support Heroes in Rock Hill, SC. They can assist you in English, Spanish, & Russian! Just call 704.234.6005 or get 24/7 email assistance at support@expresstrucktax.com.

If you’d like to know how much tax you’ll owe before you even file, then we’ve got yet another app for you! Try our brand-spanking new Form 2290 Tax Calculator App! It’s also free and available for iPad and Android tablets. 

We never stop creating solutions for your problems! ExpressTruckTax is the place to be for the latest in cutting-edge E-filing solutions. Let’s keep shaping the future of E-filing together, Trucking Nation!

Three Ways to Pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax!

Posted on July 28, 2014 by - EFTPS, Form 2290, HVUT, Schedule 1

You’ve come to it at last. The final step of filing your annual HVUT: paying the IRS. Well lucky for you, we’ve not only streamlined the process of completing your Form 2290, but we’ve also made payment convenient as well!

When you E-file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax, there are not one–not two–but three!– three easy

& secure ways to pay the IRS!

While the IRS no longer accepts credit card payments, you can still conveniently pay by Direct Debit, EFTPS, or by Check or Money Order.

Direct Debit/ EFW (Electronic Funds Withdrawal)

  • The fastest way to pay!
  • This option is available only if you E-file.
  • The IRS initiates a debit from your bank account.
  • Must provide your Bank Account and Routing Numbers (located at the bottom of a check).
  • You can cancel a payment by contacting a U.S. Treasury Financial Agent, but no later than 2 business days before the payment date.
  • With this payment, the IRS will not accept your return on a weekend or holiday. It must be completed on the next business day.

EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)

  • A free service provided by the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, it’s available by phone or online 24/7.
  • You must register with this system 5-7 business days before you need to make your first payment. Visit http://www.eftps.gov or call 1-800-555-4477.
  • To enroll, you will need your E.I.N., bank account and routing number, and address and name as they appear on IRS documents.
  • With this option, you can E-file your Form 2290 365 days a year, day or night.
  • You can even schedule a business payment up to 120 days in advance.
  • Your payment must be scheduled at least 1 business day before your taxes are due!

Check or Money Order

  • If you need your Stamped Schedule I on the weekend, this is the only way to pay!
  • When paying by check or money order, a completed payment voucher called the 2290-V must accompany the payment.
  • This is page 5 of your completed Form 2290. Luckily, we autocomplete this voucher for you, and you can print it from your account any time!
  • Detach the voucher and send it with the payment, but do not staple the voucher to your payment.
  • Do not send cash.
  • Make your check or money order payable to the United States Treasury. Include your name, address, EIN, “IRS Form 2290,” and the date (as entered in Box 3) on your payment.
  • Mail your payment with the 2290- V to the following address:
    • Internal Revenue Service,
      P.O. Box 804525,
      Cincinnati, OH 45280-4525
With three secure ways to pay, you’re free to choose whichever suits you best! And you can relax knowing that whatever option you choose, we’ve gone above and beyond to make it fast and easy.
If you’ve got any questions at all, the Support Heroes in sunny Rock Hill, SC, are happy to help in English, Spanish, and Russian! Call us at 704.234.6005, speak via online chat, or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com.


Express Truck Zone: An Exclusive Feature of ExpressTruckTax

Posted on July 14, 2014 by - Form 2290, HVUT, Truck Zone

Happy Monday, Trucking Nation! If you’re off to a slow start this morning, here’s a little #motivationmonday juice to add some pep to your step. Filing your HVUT Form 2290 just got a whole lot easier with our exclusive feature, Truck Zone.

And it’s the gift that keeps on giving, year after year, because it will save you hours of data entry every time you file a HVUT return. Music to your ears!

Truck Zone is a centralized hub for your trucking business, your place to store general information, as well as tax information about every vehicle in your fleet, whether that’s hundreds or even thousands of vehicles!

Might I add that this feature is free as part of your ExpressTruckTax account! So how does it work, exactly?

Within your ExpressTruckTax account, you’ll see the tab “Truck Zone” along the top. Once inside, enter information about each heavy vehicle. Alternatively, you can quickly bulk upload all of the information if you already have it in a CSV file. Even if it’s thousands of vehicles, you can still do ‘em all at once!

In your Truck Zone, you can store each vehicle’s V.I.N., Unit #, Fleet name & number, License Plate, gross vehicle weight, if it’s suspended, and whether or not it has agricultural plates or is used for logging. This info in particular will help you keep things sorted when filing your HVUT! You can edit this information any time you like.

Once you have all of your ducks…I mean trucks in a row, filing your taxes and retrieving previous tax information will be a snap!

If you need to file HVUT for a select group of vehicles, use our Advanced Search option to find the trucks you’re looking for by VIN, weight, or unit #. Then click each and add to the return. Done!

Once you’ve filed HVUT with us, go to any truck, click on the “HVUT” tab, and view all of its essential tax details, from how much tax you paid to the date it was filed. Even better, you can download or email that specific return.

And now for the best part, when you need to file next year, all of your vehicles’ information is stored in your digital garage and ready to be uploaded to the return without any unnecessary fidgeting.

Your fleet’s tax information has never been so organized and easily accessible. If that isn’t a stress reliever, then I don’t know what is!

If you’ve got questions about Truck Zone or any one of our amazing, time-saving features within ExpressTruckTax, just call 704.234.6005 or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. Our Support Heroes in sunny Rock Hill, SC, are ready for you!

And once more–Happy Monday, you tax-filing wizards! Now you’re ready to tackle the week, aren’t you!

The Benefits of E-Filing Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax

Posted on July 11, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290, HVUT

Tax season has only just begun! But if you’re already tired, weary, and dreading the thought of filing your Form 2290, then you’ve come to the right place! We’re an IRS authorized, secure, and affordable way to file all of your Truck Tax forms. But we don’t stop there.

We at ExpressTruckTax are in the business of making your life easier. From start to finish, we guarantee that e-filing with us will be the best tax-filing experience of your life! Bold words, I know, but just look at everything we have to offer!

  • Form 2290 Tax Calculator App: The benefits of using ExpressTruckTax begin before you even file! Our brand-spanking new app tells you how much Heavy Vehicle Use Tax you’ll owe before you file! It’s like a crystal ball for your business, available for iPad and Android devices.
  • Express Truck Zone: Store all of your vehicles’ information in our digital garage! Even upload hundreds or thousands of trucks at once. Makes filing and retrieving prior tax year info a breeze.
  • ExpressTruckTax App: File from anywhere with your iPad or Android device, anywhere but the IRS office that is, because you won’t be needing to go there! Hallelujah!
  • Instant Tax Audit: Checks your information before you submit it. We go the extra mile to ensure that your return is accepted. And with a 98% success rate, we’re doing a pretty good job of it!
  • Automatic Form 8849 Generation for Credits: Because we want you to get your money back faster. Any objections? We thought not…
The benefits don’t stop once you’ve submitted your return either. We’re with you for the long haul.

  • Receive your Stamped Schedule I within minutes of filing. 
  • Get text, email or fax notifications–whatever you fancy–to keep you up-to-date with the status of your return and your payment to the IRS. 
  • Make Corrections for FREE: VIN corrections are free, but only if you file with us! And if your return is rejected for any reason, we’ll help you understand why, and you can re-file that for free too! 
  • We save your information so it can be quickly uploaded to next year’s return. Why re-enter it all each year? Your time is more valuable than that!
And we saved the best for last: our USA-based Support Heroes. Not only can we assist you in English, Spanish, and Russian, but we are here for you–day and night. Ask us your deepest, darkest tax questions via phone (704.234.6005) or chat, or get 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com. We’re real, happy people eager to help YOU! So what are you waiting for? Get e-filing, Trucking Nation!

Form 2290 Tax Calculator App

Posted on July 8, 2014 by - Expresstrucktax.com, Form 2290 Calculator app, HVUT

I have some great news from ExpressTruckTax on this beautiful TruckerTuesday. You may (or may not)

know that HVUT Form 2290 filing season is going on right now and we have heaps of new features just for you. ExpressTruckTax now has iPad and Android Apps to assist you with calculating your tax due and e-filing on the go.


Form 2290 Tax Calculator App

If you are familiar with the annual Heavy Vehicle Use Tax then you might have an idea of how much is owed. But you can be absolutely sure of the taxes owed with our new Form 2290 Tax Calculator App. This handy little app can calculate your Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes quick, fast, and in a hurry so you know what to expect when filing your Form 2290. Calculations are available for the current tax year and you can have a Calculated Tax Report sent to your email with the following information:
  • First Used Month
  • Due Date
  • Total Taxable Vehicles
  • Total Tax Due
This app is available for iPad and Android devices. Once you have your tax calculated, you can e-file Form 2290 through our ExpressTruckTax App.
ExpressTruckTax App
When you’re on the road and a computer is nowhere in sight – have no fear, the ExpressTruckTax App is Here! You can transmit your Form 2290 to the IRS from any location. E-File while at the truck stop, waiting at the loading dock, counting the minutes until the mechanic shows up (sometimes they take forever), sitting in line at the weigh station, the scenarios are endless. All you need is internet access and you are set. 
Download it for your iPad or Android device Today.
If you run into any problems when e-filing your Form 2290 or have a question, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Contact our ExpressTruckTax Support team via phone: 704.234.6005 or email: support@expresstrucktax.com. They can assist you in English, Spanish, and even Russian.

3 Ways To Pay Your IRS Form 2290 HVUT

Posted on April 22, 2014 by - Form 2290, HVUT, IRS payment options

When e-filing your IRS Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.com, for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, you have 3 options for paying the tax. Before we get into the options, lets me start by saying you can not pay the IRS with a debit/credit card.

Here are the options the IRS does accept:

1. Electronic Funds Withdrawal (ETF) – The most popular option, you can choose to have the IRS payment taken directly from a bank account. You just enter in the routing number and bank account number. Just double check and make sure the numbers are correct before you transmit your return to the IRS. Hit that ctrl+ combination to zoom in, and go through those numbers carefully.  You will not be able to amend this error on your return after it has been accepted by the IRS.

2. Check/Money Order – This is great option if you are hesitant about using your bank routing and account number. The first option is more convenient, but some people still like doing things old school. If you choose this option, you will be emailed a payment voucher after you transmit your return to the IRS. Then all you will do is print out the payment voucher and mail it in with the check/money order. The voucher will have all the directions for what to put where. You want to have the check/money order in the mail as soon as possible, but no later than a week after transmitting the return. Make sure to hold on to the money order stub just in case you need to verify you sent the payment, always good to have some insurance.

3. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) – An EFTPS account is a tax payment service provided by the US Dept of Treasury. You can enroll in this service for free and once you receive your credentials, you can pay any tax due to the IRS using this system. You will not choose this option if you do not have an EFTPS account set up beforehand. Visit EFTPS.gov for more info on setting up this type of account.

Each payment method is processed directly by the US Treasury. Regardless of the payment method you choose you still receive your Stamped Schedule 1 via email within minutes of your return being accepted by the IRS. This is because you have either paid or made an electronic promise to pay the taxes due. If your Stamped Schedule 1 is not showing up in your email, you can always log into your ExpressTruckTax.com account and access it on the Dashboard page.

If you have any questions about the options to pay the HVUT, give our US-based Express Truck Tax Support Team a call: 704.234.6005 or shoot us an email: support@expresstrucktax.com

Form 2290 Deadline is Today for Vehicles First Used in January 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, Federal Heavy Highway Use tax, Form 2290 Deadline, Form 2290 Online, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, IRS Penalties, Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

If you placed your vehicle on the road in January, the deadline to file Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles is today! You can do this in minutes when you use ExpressTruckTax.com to pay this tax online. It is easy to use and simple to understand. You can file HVUT for your Taxable Vehicles in just minutes. A vehicle is considered to be a taxable vehicle if it was operating on public roads between the tax periods of July through June and has a taxable gross weight of at least 55,000 pounds and travels at least 5,000 miles during the tax period (7,500 miles if used for agriculture).

When using ExpressTruckTax.com to E-File your HVUT, here is a helpful checklist to guide you through the filing process:

  • Review Federal Tax ID# or EIN# (Employer Identification Number)
  • Review your Tax Year and Month
  • Review your VIN# (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Sign and date your return electronically
  • Choose IRS payment option
  • Review all the information
  • Double check your Business Name
  • E-File Your 2290 Return

ExpressTruckTax.com allows you to fill out your IRS Form 2290 online and send it to the IRS electronically! This way you can get a stamped Schedule 1 in minutes. Express Truck Tax is authorized by the IRS to E-File Form 2290. The taxpayer will then receive the Schedule 1 via email or fax as soon as the IRS processes the form. The form will then be watermarked by the IRS instead of an actual physical stamp. Be sure to get this filed today to avoid possible IRS penalties.

If you are on the road and unable to get to a computer before tomorrow’s deadline, you can use our mobile site athttp://m.expresstrucktax.com.

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

Friday Is The Deadline to File Form 2290 for Vehicles First Used in January

Posted on February 26, 2014 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, Form 2290 Deadline, Form 2290 Online, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, mobiel from 2290 filing, stamped Schedule 1, Taxable gross vehicle weight, VIN

 Friday, February 28th is the deadline to file Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles first placed on public highways during the month of January. IRS Form 2290, is the form you use to file your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax or HVUT. this tax is imposed by the federal government in order to help pay for the damage done to our public highways by vehicles that weigh 55,000 or more.

You can pay your Highway Use Tax quickly and easily using ExpressTruckTax.com. All you need is some basic business information, EIN, VIN and Gross Vehicle Weight. You will have the option to choose which form of payment you would like to use to pay your IRS fees and then transmit your information directly to the IRS. Within minutes you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1, which is your receipt or proof that you filed your Form 2290.

Your tax due will be prorated based on the number of months the vehicle will have been used during the tax year. So vehicles that were placed in service during the month of January will need to file HVUT using the Form 2290 by February 28th, and the tax will be based on 6 months, instead of the full year.

If you are on the road and unable to get to a computer before tomorrow’s deadline, you can use our mobile site athttp://m.expresstrucktax.com.

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

Reminder – Upcoming Form 2290 Deadline for Vehicles 1st Used in January

Posted on February 24, 2014 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, file form 2290 online, Form 2290 Deadline, HVUT, Taxable gross vehicle weight, Vehicle Identification Number, VIN

The deadline to file your Form 2290 for any heavy vehicles first placed in use during the month of January is this Friday, February 28th. The HVUT, or the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is mandatory for vehicles to file the IRS Form 2290 after the first use month. The quickest and easiest way to E-File the 2290 is through ExpressTruckTax.com

All you will need is some basic business information:

  • EIN – Employer Identification Number, also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, is used to identify a business entity.
  • VIN – Vehicle Identification Number of up to 17 characters
  • Gross Weight of the Vehicle – The gross weight of your vehicle is the weight of your truck + a loaded trailer.

Then you will transmit the return to the IRS and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just minutes! If you need assistance or have any questions, please go to ExpressTruckTax.com or contact our Express Tax Support Center in Rock HIll, SC at 704.234.6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com. We have Spanish Support too!