Category: irs 2290

Form 2290 HVUT Requirements

Posted on September 9, 2013 by - e-file 2290, easy 2290, Federal HVUT 2290, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012, Hvut 2290, HVUT Exemptions, HVUT Requirements, irs 2290, suspended vehicles

The heavy vehicle use tax or HVUT is an annual fee assessed on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds. The gross taxable weight of a vehicle is determined by adding the unloaded weight of the motor vehicle and any trailers together with the maximum load customarily carried on-road by the truck-trailer combination. IRS Form 2290 is filed annually to pay the HVUT due on the taxable vehicle and proof of payment is the Stamped Schedule 1. The monies collected are used to offset the cost for road repairs and maintenance.

 Suspended vehicles (Category W) are still required to file a Form 2290, even though there is no tax due.  A vehicle is considered suspended if the motor vehicle does not exceed 5,000 miles or 7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles during the tax period, regardless of owners. 

An agricultural vehicle is any highway motor vehicle that is: 

  • Used (or expected to be used) primarily for farming purposes, and
  • Registered (under state laws) as a highway motor vehicle used for farming purposes for the entire period. A special tag or license plate identifying the vehicle as used for farming is not required for it to be considered an agricultural vehicle.

Also note that logging vehicles are taxed at a reduced rate.

There are some vehicles that are exempt from the tax and are not required to file Form 2290. They are:

  • The Federal Government,
  • The District of Columbia,
  • A state or local government,
  • The American National Red Cross,
  • A nonprofit volunteer fire department, ambulance association, or rescue squad,
  • An Indian tribal government but only if the vehicle’s use involves the exercise of an essential tribal government function,
  • A mass transportation authority if it is created under a statute that gives it certain powers normally exercised by the state,
  • Qualified blood collector vehicles (see below) used by qualified blood collector organizations, or
  • Mobile machinery that meets the specifications for a chassis
  • For more information on exempt vehicles, go to irs.gov/trucker.

The IRS has simplified the process of filing Form 2290 and paying your HVUT taxes with the ability to E-File.  Anyone who is filing a return with 25 or more vehicles is required to file electronically, but everyone is now encouraged to E-File.  Through an IRS Authorized E-File Provider, like ExpressTruckTax.com, you can file your Form 2290, pay your HVUT taxes owed to the IRS and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes.  Your Schedule 1 serves as proof of payment for your HVUT and when you file by the deadline you will avoid any IRS penalties.

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!

Trucking Spotlight

Posted on August 30, 2013 by - 2290, Express, expresstrucktax, Form, Form 2290, highway tax, HVUT, IRS, irs 2290, Landstar, million miles, taxes, Truck, Truck Tax, Trucking Spotlight

“I am a million miler with Landstar, been in business 15 years.”
– Robert Bergeman

If you would like to share photos of your truck, we would love to feature them on our blog. Photos can be submitted after E-Filing the IRS Form 2290 at ExpressTruckTax.com

Stay Safe on the Road!

It’s Time to File 2290, So Why E-File?

Posted on August 26, 2013 by - 2013-2013 Form 2290 Tax year Deadline, 2290 customer, Benefits of e-filing Form 2290, discounted price, E-file form 2290, E-filing HVUT 2290 made easy, Form 2290, irs 2290, Spanish Form 2290, VIN Corrections

The tax period for the 2013-2014 tax  year is just over a week away and you are busy preparing so you can file on time.  For years you have filed your 2290 by filling out the Form 2290 and either taking it into the field office or mailing it in.  So why would you want to E-File?

Here are just some of the benefits of E-Filing:

  • IRS requires anyone with 25+ trucks is required to E-File
  • It’s quicker, you can file from the comfort of your own home, no more going to the IRS office and waiting in those long lines!
  • Save on a stamp..saving you money & saving the trees…paperless!
  • Avoid waiting for Stamped Schedule 1, receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes!
  • Customer support, when choosing an E-File provider choose one who offers customer support to assist you if you have any questions
  • Keep track of your tax filing process.  When you use an online service provider, you will have an online record of your previous year filings.  No need to reenter the VIN numbers, they will already be there from the previous year, again saving you time.

Concerned about what happens if you make a mistake? What happens if you type in the wrong VIN and don’t realize it before you submit your return?  Not a problem at all, when you choose a service provider, like ExpressTruckTax.com, who offers FREE Online VIN Corrections. You will be able to correct your VIN free of charge with just a few clicks.  Saving you time and money!

The best way to E-File IRS form 2290 is through ExpressTruckTax – the IRS Approved E-file Provider.

With ExpressTruckTax, you can E-File form 2290 in less than 10 minutes. 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!

Why E-File Form 2290 With ExpressTruckTax?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by - 2290 customer, Benefits of e-filing Form 2290, discounted price, E-file form 2290, E-filing HVUT 2290 made easy, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012, Form 2290 for Tax Professionals, irs 2290, Spanish Form 2290

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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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

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  • 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
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  • 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

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  • 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

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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!

Trucking Spotlight

Posted on July 31, 2013 by - 1999, 2290, Black, Black Stallion, efile, expresstrucktax, Form 2290, HVUT, IRS, irs 2290, JCR, Kenworth, Rojas, taxes, Truck, Truck Tax, Trucking Spotlight, W900L

“This is my 1999 Kenworth W900L, AKA: ‘The Black Stallion.’  This is the truck that brings home the bacon.  It’s been from coast to coast, & border to border.  It never gives up.  In appreciation of all it’s hard work, the family gets together for the best maintenance and detailing any truck can ever receive.  Thanks to my Black Stallion!”
-Juan C Rojas
JCR Trucking


Thanks to Sonia for sharing this pic of this beautiful Kenworth! It sounds like it truly lives up to its name: “The Black Stallion”

If you would like to share photos of your truck, we would love to feature them on our blog. Photos can be submitted after E-Filing the IRS Form 2290 at ExpressTruckTax.com

Understanding Your HVUT Responsibilities

Posted on July 12, 2013 by - 2290 Schedule 1, e-file 2290, EIN, form 2290 download, form 2290 electronic filing, Form 2290 for 2012, Form 2290 responsibilities, Hvut 2290, irs 2290, VIN Number

What is HUVT?
HVUT is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax that is a fee assessed annually on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds. The gross taxable weight of a vehicle is determined by adding the unloaded weight of the motor vehicle and any trailers together with the maximum load customarily carried on-road by the truck-trailer combination.

Who Must File?
You must file Form 2290 for the tax period beginning on July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2014, if a taxable highway motor vehicle is registered, or required to be registered, in your name under state, District of Columbia, Canadian, or Mexican law at the time of its first use during the period and the vehicle has a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.  The deadline to file is August 31, 2013.

What is Required?
You need the details of your business – Business Name (Sole proprietor can use their legal name) and address, EIN (Employer Identification Number) , details of the authorized signatory.

You need the details of your vehicle – Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Gross weight of the Vehicle

If you are going to pay the IRS by direct debit (we strongly recommend it), keep the routing number and the account number ready.

When to File?
Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes must be filed using the Form 2290 on an annual basis. The Tax period for Heavy Vehicles begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year. The annual renewal of your Form 2290 for a new tax period IS DUE BY August 31st each year.

For new vehicles placed in service, the IRS Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month following the month of first use. For example, if you purchase and first use a vehicle in October, you must file a Form 2290 by the end of November.

How to File?
Electronically.  File Form 2290 electronically through any electronic return originator (ERO), transmitter, and/or intermediate service provider (ISP) participating in the IRS e-file program for excise taxes, such as ExpressTruckTax.com. E-Filing is required by the IRS, if you are reporting 25 or more trucks on a return. For more information on e-file, visit Trucking Tax Center.

Paper.  Mail Form 2290 to the address shown under Where To File. If you did not pay the tax using the Electronic Funds Transfer or Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), mail Form 2290-V and your check or money order with Form 2290.

For more information or to get started today, 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!