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How to File Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.com

Posted on March 14, 2023 by - 2290 efile, efile 2290, efile a new form 2290

E-filing Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.com is simple. Just follow these simple steps to file your Form 2290 today. 

  1. Log in to your account, and from your dashboard, click the orange ‘Start New’ button. 
  2. Choose the number of vehicles you’d like to file for. 
  3. Then, enter the First Use Month and year for your vehicle.
  4. If this is your final return or your business address is changed, check the appropriate box. 
  5. Enter your 17-digit vehicle identification number, you can make sure the VIN entered matches your vehicle by clicking the ‘Check VIN’ button. 
  6. Then, enter your vehicle’s Taxable Gross Weight. You can find this information on your cab card or registration. 
  7. You can optionally organize your returns for your records by indicating the unit number you use for this vehicle.
  8. If this is a suspended, logging, or agricultural vehicle, indicate this by clicking on the appropriate boxes. 
  9. If you now realize you want to file for more than one vehicle, you can click the ‘Add More Vehicles’ button now.
  10. Now indicate whether you reported any vehicles as suspended last year by checking the appropriate box. 
  11. Now, you need to choose how you would like to pay your HVUT amount to the IRS. You can choose between EFW, EFTPS, check, money order, credit or debit card, or third party. The simplest method is to pay by credit card.
  12. To allow the IRS to share your information with other federal agencies, you can do so by agreeing to the consent to disclosure portion of the form. Your choice will not affect your return in any way. 
  13. To finish page one, indicate if you have a third-party designee, such as an employee, tax preparer, spouse, or other third party, who you would like to be able to discuss this return with the IRS. 
  14. Save and continue when you’re finished.
  15. The system will now check your return for errors. If you need to change anything, just click the link, otherwise proceed. 
  16. On this screen, you can choose what additional services you would like from ExpressTruckTax. 
  17. We can send you a printed copy of your Schedule 1 by mail, and we can even text you to notify you when the IRS accepts your return.
  18. Now you need to enter your credit card information to pay the ExpressTruckTax filing fee and your HVUT amount if you chose credit or debit card. If you chose EFW, EFTPS, check, your money order or third party, this is not your IRS HVUT payment.
  19.  You will now have one last chance to view your return summary. 
  20. Then, you will need to sign off on this form. Click ‘Click to E-sign,’ and then click ‘Adopt and Sign.’
  21. When you’re ready to transmit your return to the IRS, enter any five-digit PIN and click ‘Transmit This Return to the IRS.’ 
  22. Now you just have to wait for the IRS to process and accept your return. We will email you a copy of your Stamped Schedule 1 as soon as the IRS sends it. 

Go to ExpressTruckTax.com now to e-file your Form 2290.

FAQ Friday: Form 2290 and EINs

Posted on February 17, 2023 by - EIN, EIN Information, EIN Number, Getting EIN, IRS EIN

What is Form 2290?

Form 2290 is an IRS tax form that must be filed annually for vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. 

What is an EIN?

EIN stands for Employer Identification Number. It is a unique nine-digit number that the IRS assigns to businesses operating in the United States for the purpose of identification and keeping track of business tax records.  

Do you need an EIN to e-file Form 2290?

In order to e-file Form 2290, you need to provide your EIN number. You are unable to e-file Form 2290 with an SSN (Social Security Number).

What should you do if you do not have an EIN?

If you do not have an EIN number and need to e-file Form 2290 you are able to apply for one online or over the phone by contacting the IRS. Once the IRS processes your request, you will receive your EIN. Please note that since the COVID-19 pandemic, it may take up to 2 to 4 weeks for your EIN to become active in the IRS e-filing system. You are also able to apply for an EIN by contacting our sister product TSNAmerica over the phone at 877-520-8640. The IRS will reject your Form 2290 if your EIN doesn’t match IRS records or if it is not yet active in the e-filing system. If your Form 2290 is rejected because your EIN is new, you are able to retransmit your Form 2290 once a day until it is accepted at no additional cost. 

What if you have multiple EINs?

Each business is assigned one EIN number. Make sure to check the documents provided by the IRS when you applied for your EIN in order to find the correct EIN that corresponds with the business you are filing for. If your EIN is wrong, your Form 2290 will be rejected by the IRS.

What if you e-filed Form 2290 with the wrong EIN?

If you e-file Form 2290 and make any mistakes when entering your EIN, the IRS will reject your return. You can then retransmit your EIN with the correct EIN. If you handle multiple businesses however and use the EIN for a different business by mistake, there is a chance the IRS will not reject your Form 2290. In this case, you will need to e-file a new Form 2290 with the correct EIN and then e-file Form 8849. You will need to provide a detailed explanation as to why you are filing Form 8849 so that you can get a refund for the original filing.

Why e-file with ExpressTax?

ExpressTruckTax is an easy-to-use Form 2290 IRS-approved e-file provider. You are able to e-file your Form 2290 in just a few minutes by providing your EIN, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), credit vehicles you plan to claim if any, and your payment information. You are also able to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax directly alongside your filing fee with ExpressTruckTax. ExpressTruckTax is here to help if you have any questions about your filing and if you need a new EIN, don’t hesitate to contact our sister company TSNAmerica. What are you waiting for? E-file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax now for a stress-free and easy filing experience! 

FAQ Friday: Filing Form 2290 if you Live In Canada Or Mexico

Posted on January 27, 2023 by - Canada, Canadian truckers, E-file form 2290

Do residents of Canada or Mexico have to file Form 2290?

You are required to file Form 2290 for the heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) if you operate a vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more in the United States. This applies to residents of Canada or Mexico as well. If you do not operate a vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more in the United States, you are not required to file Form 2290. In order for residents of a Canadian or Mexican business to operate in the United States, you need to have a business registered in the United States and have a United States Employer Identification Number (EIN). 

How can filers from Canada or Mexico pay their Heavy Vehicle Use Tax?

Once residents from Canada or Mexico file their Form 2290, they will need to pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. When making the payment for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, if you are filing Form 2290 from outside the United States, it is important to keep in mind that the IRS will not be able to accept Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) payments from foreign financial institutions. To make your payment for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax you must select either EFTPS, check or money order, or credit or debit card. 

How ExpressTruckTax caters to filers from Mexico and Canada

Filing Form 2290 is made easy with ExpressTruckTax. Even if you live in Canada or Mexico, ExpressTruckTax strives to bring you the fastest and simplest Form 2290 filing experience. Simply enter your business information including your United States-issued Employer Identification Number (EIN), your vehicle information including your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), credit vehicles you plan to claim if any, and your payment information. While residents outside the United States are unable to select Electronic Funds Withdrawal as their payment method, ExpressTruckTax allows you to pay using EFTPS, a check or money order, or a credit or debit card directly through ExpressTruckTax alongside your filing fee, or through a third party payment processor. 

ExpressTruckTax also offers our clients amazing live support in English and Spanish via phone, email, or live chat and a button that translates the site directly into Spanish. ExpressTruckTax encourages drivers from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to file Form 2290 using its easy-to-use Form 2290 e-filing self-service site as long as they drive their vehicles within the United States. What are you waiting for? File Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax today for a user-friendly filing experience today!

How can Business Owners Benefit from filing Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax?

Posted on November 23, 2022 by - Create a new Form 2290, e-fiile form 2290, E-file form 2290

ExpressTruckTax is a market-leading Form 2290 e-file provider. Form 2290 must be filed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more to the IRS annually for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. ExpressTruckTax is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use so that filing Form 2290 does not take longer than it has to. 

ExpressTruckTax allows business owners to file their Form 2290 for themselves or for their drivers quickly and easily. The business owners that choose to file with ExpressTruckTax have several options available to them to help make their filing process smooth depending on how many trucks they are filing for and if the user is new or has filed with ExpressTruckTax before.  

Single Vehicle

ExpressTruckTax allows business owners to file for one truck easily by clicking “Start New Return” and then selecting “E-File for 1 Truck”. This option is useful for business owners who need to only file for one truck. Keep in mind that upon selecting this option, you are not able to claim credit vehicles. In order to claim credit vehicles (vehicles that have been sold, destroyed, or stolen) you must select the multiple vehicle filing option.

Multiple Vehicles

New Users

By using ExpressTruckTax, new users are able to file Form 2290 for multiple vehicles hassle-free. If you don’t need to claim any credit vehicles, use the Express Filing option to file for these vehicles and enter the details for these vehicles including their VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers). If you need to claim any credit vehicles, select “Multiple Vehicles” under “Start New Return”. Using this option you are able to file for multiple vehicles and also claim credits for vehicles that were stolen, sold, or destroyed.

Returning Users

If you have filed Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax for previous years and had the form accepted, users can utilize the Ready Return feature. This feature will create a return with all of the details and truck information from the previous return. This way, if you are filing for the same vehicle(s) you can just make sure the information is correct and then transmit the form. This process saves business owners time when filing Form 2290. 

File With ExpressTruckTax Today!

Filing Form 2290 is easy and stress-free with ExpressTruckTax. Whether you are a new user or returning user, you are able to file Form 2290 for one truck or multiple trucks in only a few simple steps. If this is your first time filing with ExpressTruckTax, the next time you go to file you will have a return already created and waiting for you with the previous year’s information on it. This feature saves you time from having to enter all of your information again. You can also claim any credit vehicles by selecting the multiple vehicle filing option. Do you want to save yourself some time when filing Form 2290? What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today for a fast and easy Form 2290 filing experience!

Clientele Spotlight: Native American Heritage Month

Posted on November 5, 2022 by - Customer spotlight, ExpressTruckTax customer spotlight, feature spotlight, Native American Heritage Month

November marks the start of Native American Heritage Month. There are over five hundred sovereign tribal nations with a formal nation-to-nation relationship with the United States government. In recent years, the trucking industry has seen an increase in Native American drivers and Native-American-owned trucking businesses, including ones that are women-owned. 

Here at ExpressTruckTax we value all of our Native American clients and want to make sure they all get the best filing experience possible. The entire filing process takes only a few minutes and can be completed in only a few simple steps Our outstanding customer support team also offers support available in Spanish to answer any questions related to Form 2290 you may have to ensure you file everything correctly. 

ExpressTruckTax has a sister company, TruckLogics, a Trucking Management Software. TruckLogics caters to trucking companies located in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. It offers an all-in-one trucking management solution to help you manage every aspect of your trucking business, including dispatching drivers, creating loads, managing trucks and equipment, recording truck maintenance, IFTA reporting, and much more. 

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, ExpressTruckTax wants to take the time to highlight some of our amazing Hispanic clientele and business owners that have generated their 2290 or 8849 Forms with us. We want to hear about your filing experiences.

If you would like your business featured, or want to shout out a Native American-owned trucking company you love, reach out to support@expresstrucktax.com.

We will feature these businesses through a Facebook post upon your approval.

Form 2290 Essentials for Buying or Selling a Truck

Posted on September 23, 2022 by - Buying Trucks, Claim your Tax credit, Credit Form 8849, selling

Form 2290 must be filed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. Typically if you are the owner of that vehicle you will be the one that files for it. What happens when a truck of this weight is bought or sold in terms of filing Form 2290?

When buying a vehicle of a qualifying weight the ownership of that vehicle is transferred to you. Now you have to pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for that vehicle and File Form 2290. How much tax you owe depends on the weight of the vehicle you purchase, when you plan to put it on the road, and how much you plan to drive it. 

Form 2290 is due on August 31st because the tax year for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax goes from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. The month that you put your vehicle on the road for the first time is the first used month. If you put the vehicle on the road in the middle of the tax year, you will owe the tax amount for the months remaining in that year. 

If you sell a vehicle of a qualifying weight, the process is a little different, especially if you have already paid the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for this vehicle for the year. If you plan to purchase a new vehicle or already have another vehicle, the next time you file you are able to claim a sold vehicle credit on that vehicle. This will reduce the amount of taxes you owe on this vehicle. 

If you do not plan to purchase another vehicle or don’t have another one, you are able to file a Form 8849 which is designed to request a refund for the tax amount for the months that you no longer owned the vehicle. You are also able to file one if you still have or are planning to buy another vehicle, though Form 8849 is processed manually so it can take up to a year to be processed. 

If you are buying or selling a vehicle, ExpressTruckTax makes filing Form 2290 easy. You can file Form 2290 and specify the First Used Month after you purchase a new vehicle now that you have ownership of it. ExpressTruckTax also makes claiming credits on sold vehicles a breeze. Simply file for your new or current vehicle and then specify that you are claiming a credit on the sold one. You will put in the details of the sale, who you sold the vehicle to, their information, and the date of the sale. ExpressTruckTax also makes filing Form 8849 easy too though you have to specify all of the information regarding the sale including who you sold the vehicle to, their information, the date of sale, and provide the bill of sale.

To make your filing experience fast and easy, choose ExpressTruckTax! The entire process only takes a few minutes and can be completed from any device to make it as convenient as possible. What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today!

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 find your Form 2290 Due Date and Avoid Penalty From the IRS

Posted on June 24, 2022 by - E-File HVUT Form 2290, E-file IRS Form 2290, E-file IRS Form 2290 and get Schedule 1, E-filing Form 2290, e-filing form 2290 made easy with ExpressTRuckTax

What is Form 2290?

When putting a truck weighing 55,000 pounds or more on the road, Form 2290 must be filed for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)  to the IRS. If this vehicle is driven less than 5,000 miles or less than 7,500 miles if used for agricultural purposes, Form 2290 still needs to be filed but there will be no tax due. 

Why do you need to file Form 2290?

Filing Form 2290 guarantees that you will get your stamped Schedule 1. This serves as proof that you have filed your Form 2290 and it is required to be able to obtain your vehicle’s tags and registration. 

When is the deadline to File?

Vehicles that have been on the Road for Less than a Year

If you are putting a truck on the road for the first time, the month you first put it on the road is the truck’s First Used Month. After putting your truck on the road for the first time, you have until the last day of the following month to file Form 2290. For example, if you put your truck on the road in October, you have until the end of November to file your Form 2290. 

Vehicles that have been on the Road for More than a Year

If this is not your first time putting your truck on the road then your First Used Month will be July. This is because the Form 2290 tax year goes from July 1st to June 30th. The deadline to file Form 2290 for trucks in the case is August 31st.

How to avoid penalties from the IRS

In either case, you must make sure to file before the deadline. If you fail to file before the deadline then there is a big chance you will be fined. By not filing you will not have a current stamped Schedule 1, which could lead you to be pulled over or you will not be able to get tags or your vehicle’s registration. 

Why File with ExpressTruckTax?

ExpressTruckTax allows you to e-file Form 2290 in a matter of minutes. In only a few simple steps you can file your Form 2290 and as soon as it gets accepted you will be sent a copy of your stamped Schedule 1. Having this will guarantee that you will not be penalized for being late to file. What are you waiting for? File your Form 2290 for the current tax year in a few simple steps today and get your stamped Schedule 1 in a matter of minutes.

Need Help in filing 2290? Talk To Our Customer Support Team!

Posted on August 16, 2021 by - e-file 2290 online, extended form 2290 customer support, U S-Based Customer Support Center

The tax season is here and it is time to file your Form 2290! To avoid any late filing penalties from the IRS, it is important to file your Form 2290 by midnight on August 31st!

We understand that filing your tax return may be very difficult and confusing, which will also make it very frustrating! ExpressTruckTax understands this, and is willing to do anything we can to help you!

Our trained customer support team is experts at e-filing Form 2290, and is here to help you through the process to ensure that you will receive your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes!

Who Is Our Team?

Our customer support team is a group of dedicated and passionate people who enjoy helping our clients through the process of e-filing. Our support team has assisted in processing over 3.5 million trucks for more than 10 years.

The ExpressTruckTax support team is 100% based in the United States. Whenever you give us a call, you will be talking to a live person right here in your country. From the time you dial our number, to the time you hang up, we ensure you will only be talking to real genuine human support.

Our customer support team is dedicated to answering your questions, and you will never talk to an automated machine when you reach out to the team! 

How Do You Contact Support?

In order for us to help as many clients as we can, we offer multiple different ways for clients to get a message through to our support team.

Call Us

To receive live support over the phone, call our team at 704.234.6005. Our team will answer your calls and help you with any assistance you need while filing. 

Email Us

If you do not have time to call, then feel free to email us at support@expresstrucktax.com. We ensure that, once the email is sent, we will answer your question and get back to you as soon as possible. 

Start a Chat

The best way to receive help is to start a chat. To start a live chat with our support team, go to ExpressTruckTax.com and click the speech bubble icon in the bottom right corner.

By sending us a live chat, we will be able to message you back and forth and help you through your issue step-by-step.

Can They File 2290 For You?

ExpressTruckTax is a do-it-yourself service for truckers where they can file their 2290 return on their own. In case if you are looking for help throughout the filing, our sister product TSNAmerica can help you with it! TSNAmerica is a full-service e-file provider who will happily take the time and stress away from you by filing your Form 2290 themselves. 

All you will need to do is provide TSNAmerica with your information over the phone, and they will do the rest for you. The TSNAmerica support team is an expert at filing Form 2290, so they ensure your return will be accepted by the IRS and that you will receive your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes after submission. 

To contact TSNAmerica’s full-service support team, give them a call at 877.520.8640 to take the stress out of filing this year!

File your Form 2290 Now!

File your Form 2290 with ExpressTruck tax now and receive your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes!

ExpressTruckTax is proud to be the leading e-filing provider for Form 2290 for years. As an IRS-authorized e-file provider, we ensure a fast and easy filing process!
Sign in to your ExpressTruckTax account here or call our support team at (704)234-6005 for any additional help!

What Is The Best Way To File Your Form 2290?

Posted on August 4, 2021 by - E-file form 2290, e-filing 2290 tax, HVUT Payment, TSNAmerica

The 2021-22 tax season is here and it’s time to file your Form 2290! The deadline to file is August 31st, 2021!

Don’t wait until the last minute! File now to avoid penalties and receive your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes!

But you may be wondering: “What is the best way to file my Form 2290?” There are multiple options to choose from when filing your Form 2290, but some are quicker and more convenient than others!

Filing By Mail

If you file by paper, you will have to mail the Form directly to the IRS, and there will be delays in the processing of your Form 2290.

The IRS sent out a postcard this year explaining that they suggest truckers file electronically rather than on paper. This is because the IRS is facing backlogs due to COVID that may delay the processing of Form 2290 and sending the stamped Schedule 1 back in a timely manner. 

The IRS back up, along with staff shortages, may cause a delay in receiving your stamped Schedule 1 by months!

We suggest that all truckers should e-file their Form 2290s in order to speed up the process and so you won’t face delays on your stamped Schedule 1. 

E-Filing with ExpressTruckTax

With over ten years of experience, ExpressTruckTax is the leading IRS-Authorized E-File provider for Form 2290. 

When you e-file your Form 2290, it will only take a few minutes to receive your stamped Schedule 1. As soon as the IRS accepts your Form 2290, ExpressTruckTax will send your stamped Schedule 1 through email or fax. 

ExpressTruckTax offers multiple features that are included with the low price of $9.90 for a single truck. We offer Free VIN corrections, a Free Mobile app, Bulk Information Upload, Instant Error Checks, and much more.

On top of all that, ExpressTruckTax also offers the ExpressGuarantee, which is our way of thanking truckers and presenting our dedication to working closely with every client. The ExpressGuarantee ensures that, if your Form 2290 is rejected by the IRS with any reason, ExpressTrucktax’s US-based support team will work continuously with you until the return is accepted, and you will never be charged for any retransmissions of the return. 

If the return is still not accepted for any reason, ExpressTruckTax will give you your money back – no questions asked. 

File by Phone with TSNAmerica

We know Truckers rarely have much free time, and we know you’d rather not spend that time filing a tax return form. If you find yourself not having time and not wanting to go through the hassle of filing yourself, then call ExpressTruckTax’s sister company, TSNAmerica. 

TSNAmerica is a full service e-file provider who will do all the filing for you, anywhere! They will gather your information and submit the forms directly to the appropriate state or federal agency for you.

When filing your Form 2290, TSNAmerica will ensure that it is done quickly, accurately, and you will still be sent your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes after it is accepted. 

TSNAmerica will happily handle all of your trucking takes while you focus on keeping the country moving!  To call TSNAmerica and start your filing process over the phone, visit TSNAMerica.com or call (877) 520-8540.

File your Form 2290 Now

No matter which option you choose to file, it’s important that you submit your Form 2290 to the IRS now to avoid any penalties.

ExpressTruckTax’s customer support team is here and ready to help you. The support team has extended our hours to 8am-7pm EST to ensure that they can help as many clients as possible.

File your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax here or call them at 704.234.6005. They look forward to making this tax season as quick and easy for truckers as possible!