Al asumir la ocupación de ser un conductor de camión, hay muchas cosas a considerar, incluidos los formularios que debe presentar y cuándo y qué etiquetas necesita obtener para su camión. Las fechas y los nombres pueden ser un poco confusos, por lo que el propósito de esta útil guía es explicar el propósito de cada formulario y cuándo deben presentarse.
Formulario 2290
¿Qué es?
El Impuesto sobre el Uso de Vehículos Pesados (HVUT).
¿Quién tiene que hacerlo?
Si un vehículo pesa más de 55,000 libras y viaja más de 5,000 millas en un año, entonces debe de hacer el Formulario 2290. Si el vehículo viaja menos de 5,000 millas en un año, se considera suspendido. Si el vehículo solo transporta agricultura y viaja menos de 7,500 millas en un año, también se considera suspendido. Incluso si el vehículo está suspendido, aún se debe presentar el Formulario 2290.
¿Cuándo es la fecha límite?
La fecha límite para hacer su Formulario 2290 es el 31 de Agosto de cada año, a menos que sea un fin de semana o un feriado, luego se traslada al siguiente día hábil, pero puede presentar previamente el formulario a partir de Mayo. Cuando pone su camión en la carretera por primera vez también depende de cuándo vence su 2290. Si pone su camión en la carretera en Octubre, debe presentar su Formulario 2290 a finales de Noviembre.
¿Dónde lo puede hacer?
¡Puede usar ExpressTruckTax para presentar su Formulario 2290 en solo unos sencillos pasos!
IRP
¿Qué es?
El Plan de Matrícula Internacional (IRP), que son las placas en un camión.
¿Quién tiene que presentar?
Si un camión cruza las fronteras estatales, pesa más de 26,000 libras y tiene tres o más ejes, califica para obtener el IRP.
¿Cuándo es la fecha límite?
Depende de su base de Estado/jurisdicción. Algunos estados han establecido fechas límite y en otros estados la fecha límite es el mismo mes todos los años según el mes en que se registró por primera vez.
¿Dónde renuevas tu IRP?
En su oficina local de IRP en su base de jurisdicción.
IFTA
¿Qué es?
Acuerdo Internacional de Impuestos sobre Combustibles
¿Quién tiene que presentar?
Los vehículos motorizados comerciales que viajan a través de más de una jurisdicción y compran combustible en las diferentes jurisdicciones deben presentar IFTA.
¿Cuál es el plazo?
El IFTA en realidad se presenta trimestralmente. Los trimestres son los siguientes:
Trimestre 1: 1 de enero – 31 de marzo
Trimestre 2: 1 de abril – 30 de junio
Trimestre 3: 1 de julio – 30 de septiembre
Trimestre 4: 1 de octubre – 31 de diciembre
¿Cuándo es la fecha límite?
Trimestre 1: 30 de abril (2 y 22 de mayo)
Trimestre 2: 31 de julio
Trimestre 3: 31 de octubre
Trimestre 1: 31 de enero
(Esto también depende de si los plazos caen en fin de semana o feriado se trasladará al siguiente día hábil)
¿Dónde reporta y presenta su IFTA?
TruckLogics ofrece informes IFTA por $24,95 por informe por trimestre. Puede presentar su IFTA con su jurisdicción base.
UCR
¿Qué es?
Significa Programa de Registro de Operador Unificado.
¿Quién tiene que presentar?
Los vehículos comerciales que transportan carga sobre líneas estatales o internacionales deben presentar una declaración.
¿Cuándo es la fecha límite?
El 31 de Diciembre.
Ahora que ha aprendido los diferentes tipos de formularios y etiquetas necesarios para ser un conductor de camión, anote estas fechas en su calendario o póngalas en su teléfono. Son importantes y su omisión puede dar lugar a sanciones y multas. ¡Haga su Formulario 2290 con ExpressTruckTax e informe su IFTA hoy con la opción TruckLogics IFTA Only!
When taking up the occupation of being a truck driver there are many things to consider, including what forms you have to file and when and what tags you need to get for your truck. The dates and names can get a little confusing so the purpose of this helpful guide is to explain the purpose of each form and when they are due.
Form 2290
What is it?
The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HUVT).
Who has to file?
If a vehicle is over 55,000 pounds that travels more than 5,000 miles in a year then the Form 2290 has to be filed. If the vehicle travels less than 5,000 miles in a year it is considered suspended. If the vehicle only hauls agriculture and travels less than 7,500 miles in a year it is considered suspended as well. Even if the vehicle is suspended, Form 2290 still needs to be filed.
When is the deadline?
The deadline to file your Form 2290 is August 31st each year unless it falls on a weekend or a holiday it is then moved to the next business day, but you are able to prefile for the form starting in May. When you put your truck on the road for the first time also depends on when your 2290 is due. If you put your truck on the road in October you have to file your Form 2290 by the end of November.
Where to File?
You can use ExpressTruckTax to file your Form 2290 in just a few easy steps!
IRP
What is it?
The International Registration Plan (IRP), which is the plates on a truck.
Who has to File?
If a truck is crossing state lines, weighs over 26,000 pounds, and has three or more axles, they qualify to get the IRP.
When is the Deadline?
It depends on the State/base jurisdiction. Some states have set deadlines and in other states the deadline is the same month every year based on the month you first registered.
Where do you Renew your IRP?
At your local IRP office in your base jurisdiction.
IFTA
What is it?
International Fuel Tax Agreement
Who has to File?
Commercial motor vehicles that travel through more than one jurisdiction and purchase fuel in the different jurisdictions are required to file IFTA.
What is the Timeframe?
The IFTA is actually filed on a quarterly basis. The quarters are as follows:
Quarter 1: January 1 – March 31
Quarter 2: April 1 – June 30
Quarter 3: July 1 – September 30
Quarter 4: October 1 – December 31
When is the deadline?
Quarter 1: April 30 (May 2, 22)
Quarter 2: July 31
Quarter 3: October 31
Quarter 1: January 31
(This also depends on if the deadlines fall on a weekend or holiday it will be moved to the next business day)
Where do you Report and File your IFTA?
TruckLogics offers IFTA Reporting for $24.95 per report per quarter. You can file your IFTA with your base jurisdiction.
UCR
What is it?
It Stands for Unified Carrier Registration Program.
Who has to File?
Commercial vehicles carrying cargo over state or international lines have to file.
When is the Deadline?
December 31st
Now that you have learned the different types of forms and tags needed to be a truck driver, write down these dates on your calendar or put them in your phone. They are important and missing them might lead to penalties and fines. File your 2290 with ExpressTruckTax and report your IFTA today with TruckLogics IFTA Only option!
Last week, the FMCSA temporarily suspended HOS rules for truckers hauling essential supplies and providing direct assistance to relief efforts for the Coronavirus.
Now, as more and more people are working from home in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, many government offices like the DMV are shutting down.
So many states have no way of verifying or keeping track of trucking registration like IFTA and IRP and truckers have no way of renewing their licenses.
To ease this tension in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, many states are waiving or suspending some or all of the registration requirements for IFTA and IRP.
This does not mean that all regulations are null and void, however. Most states have also asked that you carry a copy of a waiver (most of which are linked below) with you while you travel in their borders.
*It is your responsibility to read the full explanation provided by state governments before you attempt any travel.*
Below is a full breakdown of every exemption, extension, and suspension we could find.
IRP registrants with fleets expiring in March are extended until May 15, 2020.
90-day IFTA extension can be applied for by completing a waiver if you or a relative you are caring for is sick with COVID-19. Waiver available at: CDTFA.ca.gov
IRP registration enforcement suspended until April, 18.
90-day IFTA extension can be applied for by completing a waiver if you or a relative you are caring for is sick with COVID-19. Waiver available at: Colorado.gov/tax.
IRP registration deadlines are delayed in Iowa for all commercial vehicles until April 16, 2020.
IRP and IFTA requirements for any commercial vehicles traveling through the state of Iowa to provide direct COVID-19 assistance are waived until April 30, 2020.
IRP trip permit requirements for trucks traveling through Kansas have been suspended for trucks operating in association with disaster assistance until further notice.
Registration requirements for Kansas IRP vehicles providing disaster relief is extended until May 15, 2020.
IRP and IFTA registrations expiring March through May 2020 are extended until May 31, 2020. Temporary IRP and IFTA requirements are waived for vehicles traveling through New Jersey for relief efforts.
IRP registration enforcement suspended for expiration dates on after March 20, 2020. IRP and IFTA enforcement also suspended for trucks traveling through the state as a part of emergency relief.
IRP registration and yearly IRP renewals are required for any commercial vehicle weighing more than 26,000 pounds and traveling between two or more jurisdictions.
So if you travel or plan to travel between jurisdictions you must have up-to-date IRP registration.
Upcoming registration IRP renewal deadlines
In many jurisdictions, you must apply for IRP renewal at least 30 days ahead of the deadline. Most jurisdictions will send you a reminder ahead of the deadline but if you do not receive a notification it is still your responsibility to apply on time.
Time really flies, doesn’t it? It seems like just yesterday it was a hot summer day and your 2nd quarter IFTA return was due. Well, now it’s a cold autumn day and the 3rd quarter IFTA deadline is almost here. You have less than a week to file by the October 31st deadline.
Because a lot has happened this IFTA quarter with hurricane Harvey and Irma you may have a few IFTA questions regarding the waivers. That’s why we’re here to help by going over them and answering other common IFTA questions that you may have, so you can quickly and easily file.
Your IFTA Questions Answered
1. Will A Waiver Affect My Return?
Hurricane disaster relief efforts for hurricane Harvey and Irma depended on truckers to bring in crucial supplies, as a result regulations like hours of service were lifted and IFTA waivers were issued in some states. To qualify for these lifted regulations you needed to be transporting hurricane disaster supplies to affected areas.
States that issued IFTA waivers include Iowa, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Colorado, West Virginia, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Florida, and more.
Each waiver was different depending on the state, but generally, they suspended IFTA requirements for 30 days. Meaning you didn’t need your IFTA license or decals to travel through those states during the time of the waiver.
Delaware actually issued a temporary IFTA and IRP waiver from September 13th for the duration of the emergency or until October 6th, depending on which was less. Illinois’s waiver was from July 14 to August 14th.
These waivers do not have an impact on the IFTA deadline. Your return is still due on October 31. However, the best way to find out information about waivers and the deadline for your base jurisdiction is to contact a local DMV office.
2. What Are The Late Filing penalties?
It’s best to go ahead and file to avoid facing the steep late filing penalties. For example, if your return is late you will face a penalty of $50 or 10% of the amount you owe, depending on which amount is greater.
Also, if you fail to pay the amount you owe by the deadline you will be charged .4167% of the total tax you owe. This amount will accrue on a monthly basis until you pay the total amount you owe.
Also, your base jurisdiction reserves the right to suspend or revoke your IFTA license if you file late. However, don’t worry, this usually isn’t the case for first-time offenders.
3. What Do I Need To Complete My IFTA Return?
In order to complete your return, you need your:
Total miles, taxable and nontaxable, traveled per jurisdiction, including IFTA and non-IFTA miles, and trip permit miles.
Total gallons of fuel consumed per jurisdiction included taxable and nontaxable, and IFTA and non-IFTA.
Tax-paid gallons of fuel purchased per Jurisdiction.
And the current tax rate per jurisdiction.
4. How Do I Prepare To File? Use your ExpressTruckTax account information to log into ExpressIFTA where you can easily report everything you need for your IFTA return online. Enter your mileage and fuel records at your own pace and ExpressIFTA will do the complicated work for you.
For example, ExpressIFTA will accurately calculate the amount of fuel tax you owe for you. Plus, all of your information will be generated into an IFTA report that can be printed, emailed, and used to instantly complete your return.
ExpressIFTA is brought to you by the same team that created ExpressTruckTax and we are here to help. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our US-based, dedicated team of truck tax experts.
Give us a call at 704.234.6005 Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM EST. You can also reach us via live chat or through our 24/7 email support at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.
