Category: VIN

Who Is Required to File Form 2290?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by - 2290 efile, EIN, express truck tax, Form 2290, form 2290 due date, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, stamped Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN, who is required to file form 2290

You must file IRS Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) 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 tax period and the vehicle has a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.

The gross taxable weight of a vehicle is determined by adding:

  • The actual unloaded weight (actual tare weight) of the vehicle fully equipped for service
  • The actual unloaded weight of any trailers or semitrailers fully equipped for service customarily used in combination with the vehicle, and
  • The weight of the maximum load customarily carried on the vehicle and on any trailers or semitrailers customarily used in combination with the vehicle
  • For Buses, The taxable gross weight of a bus is its actual unloaded weight fully equipped for service plus 150 pounds for each seat provided for passengers and driver.

Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month following the month of first use. If you purchased and first used a vehicle in September, you must file a Form 2290 by the end of October.

You can E-File Form 2290 at ExpressTruckTax. 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! If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact us our US based customer support team in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Form 2290 Due Date For Vehicles First Used After July

Posted on October 1, 2012 by - EIN, express truck tax, First Used month, Form 2290 Deadline, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, stamped Schedule 1, Taxable gross weight, VIN

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 January, you must file a Form 2290 by the end of February.  Annual renewal of your Form 2290 for a new tax period must be completed by August 31.

Heavy vehicle use taxes are determined by the taxable gross weight and first use month of the vehicle. Vehicles used for logging are subject to lower taxes.  If you begin using your vehicle during any month other than July you are liable for a prorated tax amount during that tax period. Our system will automatically calculate your Form 2290 tax based on your vehicle weight and first use month.

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! If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact us our US based customer support team in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

File The IRS Form 2290 Amendment for VIN Corrections Free Online

Posted on September 12, 2012 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 VIN Corrections free, express truck tax, Form 2290, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, VIN, VIN Correction

It is easy to mistakenly enter an incorrect VIN on the Form 2290. Correcting a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is very easy in our system. Typically the IRS processing time is the same as a standard 2290 form.  And VIN Corrections are FREE with Express Truck Tax! In order to file a VIN Correction, taxpayers simply need to file an IRS 2290 Amendment.

If you already have an account with us, you will click the green ‘Create New Return’ button from the ‘Dashboard’ page inside your account. Once you click this button, you will choose 2290Amendment and then select the VIN Correction option. The system will then walk you through the VIN Correction filing process. Taxpayers can e-file a VIN correction through us even if the original 2290 was not filed through ExpressTruckTax. If you do not already have an account with us, click the ‘New User’ button and you will be able to set up your account with your email address and choosing a password.

There is no charge to e-file a VIN Correction, however you will need to enter a valid credit card in order to authenticate the filing. The card will not be charged.

If you have any questions about the VIN Correction, please contact our friendly US based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Form 2290 E-File Deadline is Today!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by - 2012-2013 Form 2290 deadline, 2290 form Schedule 1, E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, Form 2290 deadline today, heavy vhicle use tax, HVUT, IRS Penalties, Taxable gross weight, VIN

If you have not yet filed your Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, you will want to E-File it today to avoid any possible IRS late fees, penalties and/or interest.  Due to the Labor Day scheduled IRS maintenance, the IRS Form has extended the E-Filing deadline until today, Friday, September 7, 2012. Paper filing is not an option without possible penalties, as the deadline for paper return deadline was NOT changed from August 31st.  

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, but we have extended our customer support hours from 8AM-11.30PM EST this week to assist those last minute filers, who may be unfamiliar or intimidated with the E-Filing process.  Our friendly customer support team is there to answer any questions you may have along the way.

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! If you need help along the way or have any questions, please contact us our US based customer support team in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 during our extended customer support hours of 8AM-11.30PM EST or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Only 2 Days Left to E-File Form 2290 for the 2012-2013 Tax Year

Posted on September 6, 2012 by - 2012-2013 Form 2290 E-File deadline extended, E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, From 2290 deadline tomorrow, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, IRS Labor Day Maintenance, Schedule 1, VIN

Due to the Labor Day scheduled IRS maintenance, the IRS Form has extended the E-Filing deadline until tomorrow, Friday, September 7, 2012. With the deadline extension, it is still possible to file on time, but you must E-File this form, as the deadline for paper return deadline was NOT changed from August 31st.  

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, but we have extended our customer support hours from 8AM-11.30PM EST this week to assist those last minute filers, who may be unfamiliar or intimidated with the E-Filing process.  Our friendly customer support team is there to answer any questions you may have along the way.

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!

We encourage you to get your returns filed now. If you have any questions, please contact us our US based customer support team in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 during our extended customer support hours of 8AM-11.30PM EST or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Form 2290 E-File Extended Customer Support Hours

Posted on September 4, 2012 by - 2012-2013 Form 2290 deadline, E-file form 2290, EIN, express truck tax, extended customer support hours, form 2290 deadline extension, Form 2290 E-file deadline, IRS Labor Day Maintenance, Schedule 1, VIN

No need to panic if you missed the August 31, 2012 deadline for filing your Form 2290 Return for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.  Due to the Labor Day scheduled IRS maintenance, the IRS Form has extended the E-Filing deadline until Friday, September 7, 2012. With the deadline extension, it is still possible to file on time, but you must E-File this form, as the deadline for paper returns was August 31st.  

You can file online through ExpressTruckTax.com and we have extended our customer support hours from 8AM-11.30PM EST this week to assist the last minute filers, who may be unfamiliar with the E-Filing process.  Our friendly customer support team is there to answer any questions you may have along the way.

Our User-Friendly and Intuitive program makes it incredibly simple for anyone to E-File their 2290 return online. All you need is some basic business information, EIN, VIN and Gross Weight of the Vehicle to send your return to the IRS and you will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in just minutes!

Although the deadline has been extended until Friday, we encourage you to get your returns filed now. If you have any questions, please contact us at our US based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 during our extended customer support hours of 8AM-11.30PM EST or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

IRS Labor Day Planned Maintenance Outage

Posted on September 2, 2012 by - 2012-2013 Form 2290 deadline, EFTPS, EFW, EIN, express truck tax, Form 2290 E-file deadline, heavy vehicle use tax, HVUT, IRS Labor Day Maintenance, VIN

The IRS shut down many of its services at 1PM EST on Friday, August 31, 2012 and will remain down until Tuesday, September 4, 2012 for a planned maintenance and upgrading an electrical system.

Some of the services that will be affected by the temporary outage are:

  • Toll-Free Services
  • Employee Identification Numbers
  • Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
  • E-Filing Services

For specific details on which IRS departments and services will be unavailable, go to www.irs.gov/uac/Available-IRS-Services-during-the-Labor-Day-Planned-Maintenance-Outage.

August 31, 2012 marked the Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Deadline.  If you were mailing in your return, it had to be postmarked by Friday, August 31, 2012 in order to meet the deadline.  If you did not get your return filed on time, the IRS has extended the E-Filing Form 2290 deadline until Friday, September 7, 2012.  So you can still file your return to meet the extended E-File Deadline.

Simply go to ExpressTruckTax.com to set up your account.  You will be prompted to enter your business details, including EIN, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and Gross Weight of the Vehicle (Combined with maximum load).  You will be able to choose your IRS payment option, either Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFT), Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) or Check/Money Order.  Once the return is complete you will be prompted to transmit the return.  

Normally you receive your Schedule 1 within minutes, but due to the IRS Maintenance, you will not receive your Schedule 1 until after the IRS resumes normal business activity after noon on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

Although the deadline has been extended, we encourage you to get your returns filed now. If you have any questions, please contact us at our US based customer support center in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Checklist for Last Minute Form 2290 Filers

Posted on August 22, 2012 by - 2290, E-file 2290 form, EFTPS, EIN, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, Form 2290 Checklist, GVW, HVUT, Last Minute Form 2290 Filers, Taxable gross weight, VIN

There is only 9 days left to file Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for the 2012-2013 tax year.
Here’s a checklist of what you will need:

  • Federal Tax ID# or EIN (Employer Identification Number)
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Taxable Gross Weight of Vehicle(s)

The taxable gross weight of a vehicle (other than a bus) is the total of:  

  • The actual unloaded weight of the vehicle fully equipped for service
  • The actual unloaded weight of any trailers or semitrailers fully equipped for service customarily used in combination with the vehicle
  • The weight of the maximum load customarily carried on the vehicle and on any trailers or semitrailers customarily used in combination with the vehicle.
  • Name and Address
  • Choose IRS payment option

There are three methods to pay the tax:

That’s it!  Our program takes care of computing the tax and enables you to submit your IRS payment.  You will receive your Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes!

ExpressTruckTax.com is an IRS authorized e-file provider for Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. For questions call our friendly US Based customer support team @ 704.234.6005 or email @ support@expresstrucktax.com.

Free VIN Corrections at ExpressTruckTax

Posted on August 21, 2012 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 form Express truck tax, 2290 Free VIN Correction, Correct VIN Number, express truck tax, Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, HVUT, VIN, VIN Correction

When you E-File the IRS HVUT Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes through ExpressTruckTax.com, you have the ability to resubmit your return until it is accepted by the IRS at no additional charge. So if you make a mistake while entering the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, a VIN Correction can be E-Filed for free.

Hassle-free VIN number corrections are found exclusively at ExpressTruckTax, regardless of how you originally filed your Form 2290 return. You can E-File your VIN correction with ExpressTruckTax.com for FREE with just a few clicks and get your new IRS Stamped Schedule 1 back within minutes.

To start a VIN Correction you will create a new return, choose 2290 amendment and then choose VIN Correction.  The filing process is simple, takes only minutes and is 100% free.  We at ExpressTruckTax.com are here to get you back on the road as quickly and easily as possible.

For more information or to get started today, visit ExpressTruckTax.com. If you have any questions, contact our friendly US based customer support team in Rock Hill, SC at 704-234-6005 or email us at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return Form 2290 (HVUT) Information

Posted on August 16, 2012 by - 2290 form, 2290 Schedule 1, e-file 2290, EFTPS, EIN, Form 2290, Form 2290-V, Heavy vehicle use tax 2290, IRS, IRS 2290 HVUT 2290, stamped Schedule 1, VIN

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.
You must file Form 2290 for the tax period beginning on July 1, 2012, and ending on June 30, 2013, if a taxable highway motor vehicle (defined below) 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.
There are a few instances where a vehicle is exempt from paying the HVUT tax, even if most of those instances; a Form 2290 is required to be filed even if no tax is due. You can find detailed information on the IRS site at www.irs.gov/trucker.
You need: Business Details – Business Name (Sole proprietor can use their legal name) and address, EIN (Employer Identification Number), details of the authorized signatory.
Vehicle Details – Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Gross weight of the Vehicle.
Form of IRS payment-we suggest direct debit.
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.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 January, you must file a Form 2290 by the end of February.
You can still paper file, but the IRS requires anyone filing for 25 or more vehicles do so electronically and recommends that everyone do so.
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. For more information on e-file, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov/efile or visit www.irs.gov/trucker.
Paper: Mail Form 2290 to the address showed 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.
Or you can take your Form 2290 to the nearest IRS office.
ExpressTruckTax is an IRS authorized E-file provider for Form 2290, E-file IRS Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return and get IRS 2290stamped Schedule 1 in minutes. If you have any questions call our Truck Tax team at 704.234.6005 or email at support@expresstrucktax.com.