Category: Taxable gross weight

Learn How To Calculate Taxable Gross Weight For Form 2290

Posted on July 22, 2020 by - Taxable gross weight

When you file your Form 2290 for 2020, you will need three pieces of information:

  1. Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  2. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  3. Taxable Gross Weight and weight category of your vehicle(s)

The Taxable Gross Weight of your vehicle is the most confusing thing to figure out. Thankfully, we have you covered! Just follow the steps below to calculate your Taxable Gross Weight and weight category for filing the Form 2290.

How to calculate Taxable Gross Weight?

The Taxable Gross Weight of a vehicle is a sum of the following: 

1. The actual unloaded weight of a fully equipped vehicle.

2. The actual unloaded weight of any trailers or semi-trailers that is fully equipped and is generally used in combination with the vehicle. 

3. The weight of the maximum load usually carried on the vehicle and the trailers or semi-trailers. 

Figuring out Taxable Gross Weight Category

The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is calculated based on the taxable gross weight of your truck. You are required to file Form 2290 and pay the HVUT only if the taxable gross weight of your vehicle is 55,000 pounds or more.

The HVUT will vary based on the taxable gross weight. If the taxable gross weight of your truck is 55,000 pounds, you must pay an HVUT of $100. This will increase by $22 for every 1000 pounds until the weight category reaches 75,000 pounds.

For those with a taxable gross weight of over 75,000 pounds, the HVUT amount will be $550 for the tax period.

File Form 2290 Now with ExpressTruckTax

Once you have these three pieces of information, you can e-file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax and get 2290 schedule 1 in a matter of minutes!

And as always, if you have any questions about calculating your Taxable Gross Weight, our 100% US-based support team is standing by! Call (704) 234-6005 between 9am and 6pm Monday-Friday!

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!

Easy E-File Form 2290 With ExpressTruckTax

Posted on January 24, 2014 by - 2290 Business Information, EIN, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012, Gather vehicle information, Hvut 2290, HVUT Tax 2290, IRS Payment option, Taxable gross weight, Transmit to IRS, VIN Number

 
E-Filing Form 2290 is easy when you use ExpressTruckTax.com.  The whole process is just 4 easy steps.


Step 1: Create your account
Step 2: Enter your vehicle information
Step 3: E-File with IRS
Step 4: Receive your Stamped Schedule 1

You can E-File for Form 2290 for just $9.90 and receive your Schedule 1 in just minutes!

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!

ExpressTruckTax New Year’s Hours

Posted on December 30, 2013 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, Happy New Year, HVUT, Prorated 2290, Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

ExpressTruckTax hopes you had a very Merry Christmas!


Please note our New Year’s office hours:


Tuesday, December 31st-8am-3pm chat and email support
Wednesday, January 1st-Closed New Year’s Day-Happy New Year!
Thursday, January 2nd- Normal business hours resume

ExpressTruckTax thanks you for choosing us for your HVUT filing.  We wish you a very happy and safe New Year!

E-Filing IRS Form 2290 is as Easy as 1,2,3 with ExpressTruckTax!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by - 2290 Business Information, EIN, Form 2290, Form 2290 for 2012, Gather vehicle information, Hvut 2290, HVUT Tax 2290, IRS Payment option, Taxable gross weight, Transmit to IRS, VIN Number


Step 1: Gather the required information you will need to file.

Step 2: Enter Information
  • Create your account by entering your basic information.  You are even able to create your account using your Facebook or Gmail information.
  • Enter your business information
  • Then select Form 2290, then click Start Return
  • Choose Tax Year
  • Enter Vehicle Information (VIN & Vehicle Weight)
    • You can add multiple vehicles using the bulk upload option
  • Choose IRS payment option and enter information

The program will automatically review the information entered to check for errors.

Step 3: Transmit Information to IRS

That’s it, easy as 1, 2, 3!

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!

2290 Filing Period Now Open For First Used Vehicles in October 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, HVUT, Prorated 2290, Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

When a new vehicle is placed in service, the Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the following month. So vehicles that were placed in service during the month of October will need to file HVUT using the 2290 by November 30th.


You can E-File Form 2290 in minutes using ExpresssTruckTax.  All you will need is:

Then you will transmit the return to the IRS and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just 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!

Form 2290 E-File Deadline is Today!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, HVUT, Prorated 2290, Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

Today is the last day to file Form 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for any vehicles first placed in service during the month of September. If you have not yet filed your Form 2290, you will want to E-File it today to avoid any possible IRS late fees, penalties and/or interest.


You can quickly and easily file online through ExpressTruckTax.com. Our program makes it incredibly simple for anyone to E-File their 2290 return online. All you will need is some basic business information, EIN, VIN and Gross Weight of the Vehicle to complete the return.  Then you will transmit the return to the IRS and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just minutes!

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 September will need to file HVUT using the Form 2290 by October 31st, and the tax will be based on 10 months, instead of the full year.

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

If you need help along the way or have any questions, 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!

E-File Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles First Used in August 2013

Posted on September 4, 2013 by - E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, HVUT, Prorated 2290, Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

Although the HVUT, or the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is imposed annually, it is also mandatory for vehicles to file the IRS Form 2290 after the first use month. The typical tax year for heavy vehicles begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. For vehicles that are first used during the tax year, a prorated tax must be paid for the months that the vehicle was in use. This can be done with the IRS Form 2290 and the easiest way to file the 2290 is through ExpressTruckTax.com


When a new vehicle is placed in service, the Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the following month. The tax will be prorated based on the number of months the vehicle will have been used during the tax year. If a vehicle was used during any part of a month, the tax will be calculated for that month as a whole. For example, if a vehicle was used on August 28th, it will be taxed as though it was used the entire month. So vehicles that were placed in service during the month of August will need to file HVUT using the 2290 by September 30, and the tax will be based on 11 months, instead of the full year.

All you will need is:

  • some basic business information,
  • EIN 
  • VIN 
  • Gross Weight of the Vehicle to complete the return.  

Then you will transmit the return to the IRS and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just 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!