Category: RIS Form 2290

Tomorrow is the Deadline to File Form 2290

Tomorrow is the Deadline to File Form 2290 Whoa, it’s time to get moving! Your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 is due tomorrow, August 31 at midnight. The deadline is here! That means you’re literally running out of time to file without facing major penalties.

This little piece of news might send you straight to panic mode, but try and stay calm. You can file Form 2290 in a matter of minutes with ExpressTruckTax. Plus, to help you file even faster, we have put together a list of frequently asked questions and provided the answers.

HVUT Form 2290 FAQs

1. What is my first use month?
Your first use month is the first month that you use your heavy vehicle during the tax period. The current HVUT period runs from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. So if you were driving your current rig this time last year you are required to file by tomorrow’s HVUT deadline.

However, if you purchased a new rig during the previous tax year, you will need to base your due date on your first used month.

2. Can I pay the amount of HVUT I owe with a credit card?
Absolutely! Starting this truck tax season, the IRS is now allowing you to pay 2290 with credit card or debit! Or another option is to pay with direct debit or electronic funds withdrawal, by authorizing the IRS to debit the amount you owe from your bank account. To do this, you will need to provide your bank account and routing number, which can be found on one of your checks.

Or you can also pay with the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, where you will create a free account at www.ettps.gov. The amount you owe will be debited from your bank account, but it could take up to 10 days to create your account.

If you want to, you can mail the amount you owe directly to the IRS with a check or money order. Just print your completed 2290-V (your payment voucher) from page 11 of your completed 2290 form and mail it with your payment.

3. What is an EIN?
Your EIN is your Employer Identification Number, and it’s used to identify a business entity. To complete Form 2290, you need an EIN and can apply for one online with the IRS. If you already have an EIN, it can be found on a previous stamped Schedule 1.

You cannot use your Social Security Number in place of your EIN on HVUT Form 2290. If you use your SSN instead of your EIN, your form will be rejected. If you need an EIN, you better hop to it because it takes about 14 days for your EIN to become active in the IRS’s system and your form could get rejected during that time.

4. How Do I file?
It’s easy! Choose Express Truck Tax and follow the step-by-step e-filing guide to complete your form in 5 minutes or less. As a result, you will receive a copy of your stamped Schedule 1 within a few minutes via email.

Are you out on a trip without access to a computer? Then download the ExpressTruckTax mobile app to your smartphone or tablet to file at any time, from any location. ExpresstruckTax is just as mobile as you are!

Or you could call TSNAmerica at 803.386.0320 to have a local, US-based representative file for you over the phone. It’s the quickest and most convenient way to file, all you have to do is answer a few questions to complete your Form 2290. After you finish filing a copy of your stamped Schedule 1 will be sent to your email.

We’re Here To Help

If you have any questions, ExpressTruckTax is here for you every step of the way. We have a dedicated ExpressTruckTax US support team ready to help you! We promise never to stick you with a robot or automated call system. Give us a call at 704.234.6005 or send us an email at support@expresstructax.om for 24-hour support in both English and Spanish.

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Top 10 Questions You Have About The Heavy Use Tax

trucking on the road after his form 2290 filing is complete

The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax or Form 2290 filing season is officially here! Every day at ExpressTruckTax, we take thousands of calls from truckers just like you. To help you get ready here are the top 10 questions you have about the heavy use tax.

Top 10 Questions ExpressTruckTax is Asked About The Heavy Use Tax

1. When is Form 2290 payment due?
For most people, it’s due on 8/31/2018. But why run the risk of forgetting and facing IRS penalties?! File today with ExpressTruckTax and be set until 2019.

Your IRS Form 2290 is due on the last day of the month following your truck’s first month of use during the reporting period. So if your truck was on the road last July your Form 2290 filing deadline is August 31, 2018. When you file your IRS Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax you will receive you stamped Schedule 1 in a matter of minutes.

2. Do I need an EIN?
Yes, even without employees, you must have an EIN.

As an owner-operator, you will need an employer identification number or EIN. It is used by the IRS to identify your trucking business for tax purposes. Contact the sister product of ExpressTruckTax, TSNAmerica to apply for your EIN over the phone. However, don’t wait to apply because it can take up to 10 days to become active.

3. When does my 2290 expire?
The end of June, unless you’re special. Your Form 2290 due date and expiration date varies based on when you purchased your vehicle. Your best bet is to call ExpressTruckTax at (704) 234-6005 for more information.

4. Can I transfer my truck tag?
Sure, but you can’t transfer your 2290. When you purchase a new rig, you will file Form 2290 for your new vehicle then adjust your tax credits using Form 8849 Schedule 6. At ExpressTruckTax you can go ahead and file Form 8849 Schedule 6 to claim your refund after completing your Form 2290 filing. You will report your new vehicle for a pro-rated tax period based on when you first used it. It will take approximately 4 to 6 weeks for the IRS to process your refund.

5. Is my Schedule 1 still good?
It is different for everyone, but you can look at your current Stamped Schedule 1 to find out. Or simply contact ExpressTruckTax and we will look up your previous tax year information.

6. Do you offer Spanish support?
Si, habla Espanol.

At ExpressTruckTax we offer bilingual support in both English and Spanish. Our support team located in historic downtown Rock Hill, SC is available by phone, email, and live chat.

7. If I file my Form 2290 now, so I have to pay now?
If you select ‘check or money order’ during filing, your Form 2290 tax payment is due 8/31/2018.

Or if you would like to pay during the ExpressTruckTax Form 2290 filing process, you can do so using your debit or credit card. For more information on credit or debit card payments click here

8. Where are you located?
ExpressTruckTax is located in historic Rock Hill, SC. We don’t outsource our support like some people…. Also, we promise never to stick you with a robot or automated call system. Give ExpressTruckTax a call at 704.234.6005 or send us an email at support@expresstrucktax.com for 24-hour bilingual support in English and Spanish.

9. If I hate Form 2290 filing, is there a way you can do it for me?
Yea, for a small fee ExpressTruckTax’s expert US-based support staff, will file your Form 2290 for you over the phone. The process is straightforward and will only take 5 minutes. Receive a copy of your stamped Schedule 1 in a matter of minutes with ExpressTruckTax.

10. Are you really running a giveaway for anyone who files 2018-19 Form 2290 before 6/30/2018?
Absolutely! You should definitely file before June 30th to be automatically entered to win an IGLOO IMX cooler for your truck. On July 2nd, 2018 we will announce the winner during a live Facebook party! https://goo.gl/hfaS9R

File Your 2018-2019 Heavy Use Tax With ExpressTruckTax

Instead of having to wait in a long line at an IRS office, you can quickly complete your Form 2290 filing online with ExpressTruckTax. Plus, the process is incredibly easy with our step-by-step filing guide. Complete your IRS Form 2290 in just a few minutes with ExpressTruckTax and transmit it directly to the IRS. Be among the first to receive your stamped Schedule 1!

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