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What Truckers Should Know About Form 2290 Amendments?

Posted on September 25, 2023 by - e-file form 2290 amendments

For most of our truckers, the time for filing your Form 2290 is over and done with.

But now that you’ve finished and submitted your Form 2290, you may have realized you made a mistake or need to update some information on it.

Don’t Worry! Filing a Form 2290 amendment is a simple and easy process, especially with ExpressTruckTax!

What Amendments Can I File For?

With ExpressTruckTax, you file amendments for VIN Corrections, Gross Weight Increase, and Mileage Exceeds. 

VIN Correction: A VIN correction amendment will fix the Vehicle Identification Number that is on the stamped schedule 1 if it was incorrect. This number is 17 digits long, so it’s understandable if you get a few digits mixed up! Once you realize that you made a mistake with the VIN, you need to file right away in order to validate the stamped schedule 1 for your vehicle!

Gross Weight Increase: If you filed for a specific weight category on your Form 2290, but you end up falling into a different category during the tax year, you will need to file an amendment to report this increase in weight. There is no deadline to file the amendment but, once you enter a different weight category, you will need to file the amendment and pay the HVUT difference.

Suspended Vehicle That Exceeds Mileage: If you filed a Form 2290 for a suspended vehicle, but that vehicle exceeded the mileage use limit, then you will need to file an amendment for it. The mileage limit for suspended vehicles on public highways is 5,000 miles (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles). You will need to file this amendment as soon as you exceed the mileage limitation.

Can I File These Amendments With My ExpressTruckTax Account?

Yes! You can file for all of these amendments, right from your existing account!

On your account, click on the button that says “Start New return”. Then select the amendment that you need to file for, and go through the step-by-step process to complete this amendment.

With ExpressTruckTax, you will not have to pay to file a VIN correction amendment! We understand how easy it is to mess up a 17 digit sequence, so we won’t charge you anything for this amendment!

File Your Form 2290 And All Your Amendments From ExpressTruckTax

File your Form 2290 and any amendments you need, all from one account! Filing is quick and easy when you file with ExpressTruckTax!

With ExpressTruckTax, our live support team will help you with any questions or concerns you may have!

To e-file your Form 2290 and Amendments with ExpressTruckTax, click here or call our live customer support team at 704.234.6005! We’ll be happy to help you with any problem you may have!

How To Correct A VIN Error After The Deadline

Posted on September 8, 2023 by - 2290 Amendment Form, 2290 VIN Corrections, 2290 VIN Corrections free

Imagine this: the 2023-24 Form 2290 deadline has passed and you have filed for Form 2290. But was the VIN you entered correct?

If not, then you will need to file an amendment to fix this mistake and receive a valid stamped Schedule 1 for your vehicle. 

Why Is Having The Correct VIN Important?

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17 digit number that is used to distinguish and identify every vehicle. Since the VIN is a unique code that every vehicle has, no two vehicles can have the same one.

The VIN of your vehicle can be found on the truck’s registration and title documents, or on the vehicle itself.

Having the correct VIN is important because, on the stamped Schedule 1 (proof of filing), you need to have the correct code for your specific truck in order for it to be valid. 

How Do You Fix An Incorrect VIN?

To fix an incorrect VIN, you will need to file an amendment to change the VIN on your return.

The VIN correction amendment has no deadline, but you need to complete it quickly in order to receive a valid stamped Schedule 1 for your vehicle.

File VIN Amendment with ExpressTruckTax Now!

When you file your VIN Correction Amendment with ExpressTruckTax, you will not face any additional charges!

If you filed the original Form 2290 return with ExpressTruckTax, filing your VIN Correction Amendment is quick, easy, and FREE! ExpressTruckTax understands how easy it can be to mess up a 17 digit sequence and we don’t want you to pay anymore than you already have to.

To file your VIN correction, log into your ExpressTruckTax account here. If you have any additional questions or are in need of assistance, feel free to call our customer support team at 704.234.6005!

FAQ Friday: The Difference between No Operation, Amendment, and Final Return

Posted on January 13, 2023 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 FAQ's, FAQ's, FAQ's to e-file 2290

ExpressTruckTax is the market-leading Form 2290 e-file provider that offers clients a number of amazing features. It allows clients to file Form 2290 for vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax annually to the IRS. The features ExpressTruckTax offers don’t stop there. ExpressTruckTax allows drivers to file for trucks that are considered suspended and would fall under the No Operation category. You are also able to file Form 2290 amendments and final reports. Below you will find an explanation of the difference between these features. 

No Operation

Vehicles that weigh 55,000 pounds or more that do not drive or operate during the tax year falls into this category. You do not have to file Form 2290 for these vehicles unless you put them on the road at any time during the course of the tax year. 

Amendment

Form 2290 amendments are available for filers to make corrections to their forms. There are three types of Form 2290 amendments that are available through ExpressTruckTax including VIN correction, Increase in Taxable Gross Weight, and Low Mileage Exceeded.

VIN Correction

If the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) you entered into Form 2290 is off by only a few characters, you are able to file a Form 2290 VIN Correction Amendment. If it is the entire VIN or more than just a few characters that are wrong, you will need to file a new Form 2290 for the correct VIN and then a Form 8849 to request a refund for the tax amount paid on the original Form 2290. If you end up simply needing a VIN Correction and you filed your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax the VIN Correction will be free.

Increase in Taxable Gross Weight

If the Taxable Gross Weight of a vehicle increases or the wrong weight was originally entered and was less than the actual weight, you will have to file a Form 2290 weight increase amendment. You will file the amendment and then pay the difference of the tax that is now owed.

Low Mileage Exceeded

If you originally filed your vehicle as suspended on your Form 2290 and you ended up exceeding the mileage limit, you must file a Low Mileage Exceeded amendment and then pay the tax due for the entire tax year.

Final Return

A final return is filed when you are no longer planning to file Form 2290 for your vehicle because you sold your business, are not planning to drive your vehicle anymore, or for any other reason. It is a Form 2290 but you will select the final return and this lets the IRS know that you no longer plan to file Form 2290 so that they know they do not need to send you a yearly packet. 

Why File with ExpressTruckTax?

Filing Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax makes the entire process fast and easy. You are able to utilize all of the above features and many more. What are you waiting for? File Form 2290 today and receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in minutes with ExpressTruckTax!

Todo Lo Que Necesita Saber Sobre Las Enmiendas Al Formulario 2290

Posted on September 23, 2022 by - Spanish, Spanish 2290, Spanish Form 2290

La fecha límite del Formulario 2290 para el año fiscal 2022-2023 fue el 31 de Agosto de 2022. Aunque la fecha límite ya pasó, aún puede presentar su Formulario 2290 para el Impuesto sobre el uso de vehículos pesados ​​(HVUT) con ExpressTruckTax. Si ya ha hecho su declaración con nosotros, nos gustaría agradecerle por hacerlo.

Si ha presentado, existe la posibilidad de que haya cometido un error o que parte de la información que ingresó pueda cambiar. Si esto sucede, ExpressTruckTax tiene la solución para usted. Puede realizar actualizaciones al Formulario 2290 utilizando cualquiera de las siguientes Modificaciones del Formulario 2290: Aumento de Peso Bruto, Corrección de VIN o Millaje excedido.

Aumento de Peso Bruto

El monto del impuesto adeudado al IRS por el Impuesto sobre el Uso de Vehículos Pesados ​​no solo depende de cuándo puso su vehículo en la carretera por primera vez, sino también cuál es el Peso Bruto Imponible del vehículo, que consiste en el peso del camión, el remolque y la carga máxima que puede transportar. Se debe hacer el Formulario 2290 para vehículos que pesan 55,000 libras o más. Hay varias clases de peso para estos vehículos que van desde 55.000 libras hasta 75.000 libras o más. Si un vehículo se presentó para un peso bruto imponible que es menor de lo que se supone que debe ser, lo que debe hacer es presentar una Enmienda al Formulario 2290. Una vez que presente la enmienda, deberá pagar la diferencia del impuesto que debe.

Corrección de VIN

El Número de Identificación del Vehículo (VIN) es una secuencia única de 17 caracteres que identifica a cada vehículo. Debe ingresar este número en el Formulario 2290 para que el IRS sepa que es para ese vehículo en particular. Si presentó su Formulario 2290 con ExpressTruckTax y solo ingresó algunos caracteres incorrectos para su VIN, puede hacer una enmienda de corrección de VIN sin cargo extra con ExpressTruckTax.

Millaje Excedido

Si un vehículo pesa 55,000 millas o más, pero maneja menos de 5,000 millas al año, o menos de 7,500 millas al año si se usa para fines agrícolas, el IRS lo considera como suspendido. El Formulario 2290 aún debe completarse para este vehículo, pero no se adeudarán impuestos. Si presenta el vehículo como suspendido pero el vehículo termina excediendo el límite de millaje, se debe presentar una enmienda de millaje excedido y luego debe pagar el impuesto que se debe al IRS, que será la cantidad adeudada para todo el año.

¡Haga sus enmiendas al Formulario 2290 con ExpressTruckTax hoy!

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Everything You Need To Know About Form 2290 Amendments

Posted on September 23, 2022 by - 2290 Amendment, 2290 Amendment Online, 2290 Amendments

The Form 2290 deadline for the 2022-2023 tax year was August 31st, 2022. Even though the deadline has passed already, you are still able to file your Form 2290 for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) with ExpressTruckTax. If you have already filed with us, we would like to thank you for filing. 

If you have filed there is a chance that you might have made a mistake or some of the information you have entered might change. If this happens, ExpressTruckTax has the solution for you. You can make updates to Form 2290 using any of the following Form 2290 Amendments: Gross Weight Increase, VIN correction, or  Mileage Exceeded.

Gross Weight Increase

The tax amount owed to the IRS for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax not only depends on when you put your vehicle on the road for the first time but also what the Taxable Gross Weight of the vehicle in which consists of the weight of the truck, the trailer and the maximum load it can carry. Form 2290 has to be filed for vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more. There are several weight classes for these vehicles ranging from 55,000 pounds to 75,000 pounds or more. If a vehicle was filed for a Taxable Gross Weight that is less than what it is supposed to be, filing a Form 2290 Amendment is what you need to do. Once you file the amendment you will need to pay the difference for the tax that you owe. 

VIN Correction

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character sequence that identifies each vehicle. You must enter this number on Form 2290 so that the IRS will know it is for that particular vehicle. If you filed your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax and have only entered a few wrong characters for your VIN, you are able to file a VIN correction amendment free of charge with ExpressTruckTax.

Mileage Exceeded

If a vehicle weighs 55,000 miles or more but drives less than 5,000 miles a year, or less than 7,500 miles a year if it is used for agricultural purposes, it is considered suspended by the IRS. Form 2290 must still be filled for this vehicle but no tax will be owed. If you file the vehicle as suspended but the vehicle ends up exceeding the mileage limit, a mileage exceeded amendment must be filed and then you must pay the tax that is owed to the IRS which will be the amount due for the entire year.

File your Form 2290 Amendments with ExpressTruckTax Today!

Need to file any of the above-mentioned amendments? Look no further than ExpressTruckTax. We make filing these amendments fast and easy. They can be completed in only a few simple steps from any device! What are you waiting for? File any necessary Form 2290 amendments with ExpressTruckTax today!

How To Make Amendments To Your Form 2290

Posted on March 4, 2020 by - 2290 form Schedule 1, 2290 Free VIN Correction, 2290 highway use tax

Make a mistake on your Form 2290? Need to update something? That’s OK! It happens to the best of us!

If you need to make a Form 2290 correction, you have several options available to you, depending on what you need to change.

If you need to change only 1 digit of your VIN number, report a higher weight amount, or more mileage than you anticipated, you can file a 2290 Amendment.

Form 2290 Amendments are free when you file with ExpressTruckTax!

If, however, your changes are more substantial (your name, address, EIN, or basically anything else is incorrect) and your Form 2290 was already accepted by the IRS you will need to file a Form 8849 to void your previous Form 2290.

Then, you will need to file a new Form 2290 with the correct information.

Follow these simple steps to make changes to your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.

Filing a Form 2290 Amendment

  1. Log in to your ExpressTruckTax account.
  2. On your Dashboard, select “Start New Return”.
  3. Click “Form 2290 Amendments” and then “Start Form 2290 Amendment”.
  4. Select which type of amendment you need to make (VIN, Taxable Gross Weight Increase, or Mileage Exceeded).
  5. Continue following the prompts, pay the filing fee (if you filed your 2290 with another provider), and then transmit to the IRS.

Updating your business information and filing a new Form 2290

  1. On your Dashboard, select “+Add” on the far right side of your screen under Businesses to add the corrected business information.
  2. Complete this form with the correct EIN and business information that you need to file your 2290 under. When you are finished, click “Continue” at the bottom of the page.
  3. Check that you are now filing under the correct business. It will be highlighted on the right side of your screen and your newly corrected business details will be displayed across the top.
  4. Select “Start New Return”. Then select whether you need to file for 1 vehicle or multiple vehicles.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete your corrected 2290 and then transmit to the IRS.
  6. Once you receive the Schedule 1 in your email with the watermark, save the file as a picture (.JPEG or .PNG).

Filing a Form 8849 with ExpressTruckTax

  1. On your Dashboard, go to the right side of your screen and select the business that you originally filed under with the incorrect information. 
  2. Select “Start New Return”.
  3. Then select “Form 8849 Schedule 6” and then “Start Form 8849”.
  4. Select December as the ending month of your tax year. Then click “Next”.
  5. Continue to click “Next” and skip to the “Tax Overpayment” section. 
  6. Select “Add Vehicle” to enter your claim information and then select “Choose File” to attach the Stamped Schedule 1 that you just received and saved as a .JPEG or .PNG.
  7. Be sure to include a detailed explanation of the reason why you are filing the 8849 (incorrect name, address, EIN, etc.) and then select “Save”.
  8. Continue following the prompts, pay the filing fee, and then transmit to the IRS.
  9. The IRS will contact you by mail within 6 to 8 weeks with regard to your 8849 filing.

Start filing your Form 2290 today!

With ExpressTruckTax, the e-filing process is fast and easy. You’ll get your stamped Schedule 1 back in minutes and you can file a Form 2290 Amendment for free!