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FAQ Friday: What is Multi-User Access in ExpressTruckTax?

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 FAQ's, FAQ's, FAQ's to e-file 2290, multi user access, multi user login

What is Multi-User Access in ExpressTruckTax?

When filing Form 2290 for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, it is important to check over your form before submitting, especially when filing for a client as a tax professional, or for a driver if you are a business owner. If multiple people are able to look over and access these filings within the account, there is less chance of there being an error on the form. More users accessing the forms means more chances for the forms to be reviewed and edited before transmission. The multi-user access feature within ExpressTruckTax allows you to safely give other users access to the account with different levels of permissions.

What levels of permissions are available with the Multi-User Access Feature?

The primary user of the account is able to decide which users to give access to and establish the level of permissions they have within the account. The level of permissions that can be granted within an account to sub-users include: view only, edit only, and edit and transmit.

View-Only

Users that are granted view-only access to the ExpressTruckTax account are only able to view the business details and the 2290 Form that are within the account. This is a good option if you do not want specific users to edit forms and business information but simply view them.

Edit-Only

Users that are granted edit-only access to the ExpressTruckTax account are able to not only view Form 2290s within the account, but they are also able to create new Form 2290s and edit existing forms within the account. This is useful if you want to assign someone to do the filings or check and edit existing forms if they contain any errors.

Edit and Transmit

Users that are granted edit and transmit access can not only view and edit Form 2290s within the ExpressTruckTax account, but they can also transmit them to the IRS. Once the forms have been reviewed and approved, users with this access are able to transmit the Form 2290s if the primary user is unable to or assigns this duty to the user with this level of account permissions.

How can you enable the multi-user access feature within your ExpressTruckTax account?

Under the “My Account” tab, you will see the “Manage Users” page. This allows users to invite users to access the account and manage other sub-users with existing access to the account. The primary user needs to provide details about the sub-users and select the type of access they are being given. When the invite has been sent, the new sub-user will receive an email with temporary credentials they will use to access the account. These credentials can later be changed to meet the user’s preferences once the user has logged in to the account. Once they are logged in, the new sub-user will have access to the account and will be able to perform any tasks within the limits of their granted permissions.

Why Choose ExpressTruckTax?

If you need to file multiple Form 2290s for clients or drivers throughout the year, ExpressTruckTax offers features that can help make your filing experience easy and stress-free. If you need to have multiple users access the account to review, create, edit, or even transmit Form 2290s for your clients or drivers, the multi-user access feature is what you need. Explore this amazing feature and many more by signing up for ExpressTruckTax. What are you waiting for? Make your Form 2290 filing experience stress-free with ExpressTruckTax by having as many users as you need to help make your filings go smoothly.

Clientele Spotlight: Native American Heritage Month

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - 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.

FAQ Friday: What Happens When You Enter Something Wrong On Form 2290?

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 FAQ's, FAQ's, FAQ's to e-file 2290

Form 2290 should be filed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more annually to the IRS for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. It is important to file this form, failing to do so will result in late penalties from the IRS. In order to file Form 2290 you will need to provide specific information for the IRS to know who is filing the form and that the form is being filed for.

What information is needed to file Form 2290?

To file Form 2290 you need to enter your correct business information including your Employer Identification Number (EIN), vehicle information including your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), credit vehicles you plan to claim if any, and your payment information.

What happens if you enter the wrong information?

When filing Form 2290 it is entirely possible to make a mistake. You may enter the wrong number for your EIN or VIN or even the wrong weight, mileage, or address into the form. If you make any of these mistakes, the process for fixing them depends entirely on the mistake that was made.

Wrong VIN

When the VIN is entered incorrectly, the process for correcting it depends on how many characters the VIN was off by. If the VIN was off by only a few characters, you are able to file a Form 2290 VIN correction amendment in order to correct it. If the entire VIN is wrong, a new Form 2290 needs to be filed and Form 8849 must be filed in order to let the IRS know that the original Form 2290 was not correct and request they move the tax to the new form for the tax paid on the original form. This only applies if they have already paid the taxes.

Wrong Weight class

When the wrong weight class is entered, the process of correcting it will depend on whether the weight was more or less than the actual weight of the vehicle. If the weight was reported as being less than it actually is, a Form 2290 Amendment for weight increase must be filed and then you will pay the rest of the tax amount that is owed. If the weight is actually less than what was originally put on the original Form 2290, you must file a new Form 2290 and then file Form 8849 to request the original tax amount back after paying the new tax amount.

Wrong Mileage

If a qualifying vehicle 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 still needs to be filed in this case but no tax will be owed for this vehicle. If a vehicle is filed as suspended but then exceeds the mileage limit, a Form 2290 Amendment for mileage exceeded must be filed and then the full tax amount for the year must be paid. If Form 2290 was filed as not suspended and the vehicle was actually suspended, Form 8849 must be filed to request the tax amount for that vehicle back to you.

Wrong Address

If the wrong address is put into Form 2290, in order to correct this a new Form 2290 must be filed. Then you must file Form 8849 for this vehicle to request that the original tax amount paid be returned to you.

Wrong business name/name/EIN

If the wrong EIN or business name is entered into Form 2290, a new Form 2290 must be filed and the tax must be paid for the new form. You must then file Form 8849 for this vehicle to request that the original tax amount paid be returned to you.

Why choose ExpressTruckTax?

By filing with ExpressTruckTax, all of these corrections are made easy. Simply enter the new information into either the Form 2290 Amendment or Form 8849 that you are filing. Once the information is entered and the filing fee has been paid, you will simply transmit it to the IRS. If you are doing a VIN correction amendment and you filed your original Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax, the fee for filing this amendment waived. When filing Form 2290 or Form 2290 amendments you will get an updated Stamped Schedule 1 within minutes of the IRS accepting your form. What are you waiting for? Make any corrections to Form 2290 that you need to make with ExpressTruckTax today!

It’s Not Too Late To File Form 2290 For 2022-23 If You Missed The August 31st Deadline

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 Late Filing Penalties, Filing 2290 late, Late 2290, late fees, Late HVUT fees, Late HVUT payment

The Form 2290 deadline is officially over as of September 1st. To everyone who filed Form 2290 with us for the 2022-23 tax year, we would like to thank you for choosing ExpressTruckTax for all of your Form 2290 filing needs. For those who have not yet filed, it is not too late. The deadline may have passed but it is never too late to file Form 2290.

What is Form 2290?

Form 2290 is an IRS tax form that needs to be filed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT).

When is Form 2290 Due?

The deadline to File Form 2290 for the 2022-23 tax year was August 31st but don’t worry, you can still file Form 2290. Form 2290 is now past due and while there will be fines for filing late, the fines will only keep increasing if you keep waiting to file.

What are the penalties for filing late?

If you do need to file Form 2290 late, you will be charged late fines. The fine for not filing Form 2290 altogether is actually greater than the fine for not paying the tax. This is why it is important to file Form 2290 as soon as possible and pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax as soon as you have the means to do so.

For every month the deadline is missed and Form 2290 is not filed, there will be a fine of 4.5% of the total tax due added for up to five months. If you underpay for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, there will be an automatic penalty of 0.5% of the tax due. Additional interest charges of 0.54% accrue each month that Form 2290 is not filed. This is why it is important to not only file Form 2290 but pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax as well.

Why File with ExpressTruckTax?

Filing with ExpressTruckTax is an easy process that can be completed in just a few minutes. Even if you missed the deadline, you can file at any time with ExpressTruckTax. Simply enter in your business information, vehicle information, and payment information. You can even pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax directly through ExpressTruckTax alongside your filing fee. Need time to pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax? You can choose a check or money order or to pay through a third-party payment processor to pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax at your convenience. No matter which method you choose to pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, ExpressTruckTax makes it easy. What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today for a fast and easy Form 2290 filing experience!

FAQ Friday: What Are Credits?

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - expresstrucktax, Frequently asked questions, prepaid credits

What Are Credits In ExpressTruckTax?

Each time someone pays for their return with ExpressTruckTax, they are required to pay a filing fee which depends on how many trucks you are filing for. When filing with ExpressTruckTax, a credit card is required, and entering the information each time can start to get repetitive after a while. By using the wallet feature in ExpressTruckTax, clients can purchase credits in advance and use them to pay for the filing of Form 2290. By purchasing these credits, you will receive a discount for buying them in bulk.

Who Can Purchase Credits?

Anyone who needs to file Form 2290 has the option to purchase these credits to not only save money but pay in advance for them and not have to worry about paying later. Credits are especially beneficial for CPAs and businesses who file for large amounts of businesses.

The Benefits Of Purchasing Credits In ExpressTruckTax?

The biggest benefit of the credits is that they don’t expire. You can save them in your wallet and use them when you need them. By purchasing these credits users can save 10% or more on filing fees. Buying these credits greatly benefits those who need to file Form 2290 for multiple vehicles or they file for multiple people. They are time-efficient and make your payment process simpler.

What are you waiting for? If you file multiple Form 2290s then purchase credits today and save time and money!

ExpressTruckTax: Great Quality Form 2290 Filing At Awesome Prices!

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 e-file, 2290 filing, form 2290 filing prices

ExpressTruckTax: Great Quality Form 2290 Filing At Awesome Prices!

* This blog doesn’t reflect the pricing for the 2022-23 filing season

As a business owner, we know and understand that your bottom line is important to you. There are several reasons why ExpressTruckTax is the #1 IRS e-file provider for Form 2290 including reputability, support availability, and of course, pricing.

ExpresstruckTax does not play games with pricing! What you see is what you get, there are no hidden fees and there is no need for coupon codes! Since 2010, ExpressTruckTax has not raised the filing fee associated with filing your Form 2290, which is only $9.90 for a single truck! The same great price with the same great customer service!

Don’t believe us?! Let’s take a look at some competitor pricing to file a single vehicle:

This competitor also offers a 20% off coupon.

Let’s do the math here together. This site charges you $48.99 for a single truck. Even with a 20% off coupon, you are STILL paying $39.19. That is almost 4 times more expensive than when you file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax. Again, it’s still only $9.90 for a single truck!

So what are you waiting for? File your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax and don’t spend more money than you have to!

Don’t Miss This Important Deadline That’s Only A Few Days Away!

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Marcela De Vivo - 2021 Form 2290, efile form 2290, Form 2290 Deadline, HVUT Payment

The 2021-22 Form 2290 tax season is coming to an end, and that means important deadlines are here!

It is important to meet the requirements for this deadline to avoid hefty penalties given by the IRS. No one wants to pay more than they need to, so file now to avoid missing the deadline.

What Deadline Is Coming Up?

The important deadline that is just right around the corner is the Form 2290 and HVUT payment due date. The Form 2290 must be filed and the HVUT payment must be made to the IRS by the end of August 31st, 2021.

Missing this deadline will result in additional charges that will keep incurring until the Form 2290 is filed and the HVUT payment is made.

What Penalties Will Be Charged?

If you miss the deadline for Form 2290, you will be subjected to additional penalties that can make the tax payment even more substantial.

If the Form 2290 is not filed in time, a penalty equal to 4.5% of the total tax amount will be incurred on top of what you would have owed. Plus, for each additional month, you are late, you will incur another .5% in interest.

If you don’t file your Form 2290, you also won’t be sent your new stamped Schedule 1. With last year’s Schedule 1 expired, you will not have proof of filing. This will be an issue when going to renew titles and licenses for your vehicle

This may also result in your vehicle being grounded, and no one wants that!

Why Should You E-file Form 2290 Now?

The deadline is only a few days away and, to ensure the IRS receives the Form 2290 on time and to avoid processing delays, it is important to file online.

When you file your Form 2290 online with ExpressTruckTax, your Form 2290 will be processed by the IRS and you will receive your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes.

Once you file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax, remember you aren’t quite done yet. You must remember to make the HVUT payment to the IRS before the deadline.

Filing online is quick and simple when using ExpressTruckTax. We offer multiple features to help simplify the process and we offer truckers the ability to file from anywhere, even on the road!

File Your Form 2290 Before The Deadline!

File your Form 22290 and make your HVUT payment now before the deadline on August 31st.

To sign in or register with ExpressTruckTax, click here or give our live customer support team a call at 704-234-6005.

Facebook Live: ExpressAmber Wants To Talk With You!

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Marcela De Vivo - #TruckingNation, express truck tax, expresstrucktax facebook

The 2021-22 Form 2290 tax deadline is only a few days away. To avoid hefty penalties, you need to have your Form 2290 filed and HVUT paid by August 31st, 2021!

Luckily, expressAmber is here to help answer any questions that you may have! ExpressAmber enjoys hanging out and talking to truckers. She understands and is thankful for all the hard work that truckers put into their careers.

To talk and hang out with as many truckers as possible, expressAmber will be hosting a Facebook live event on:

August 25th @ 7 P.M.

During this Facebook Live, expressAmber will be there to talk to as many people as she can. She will answer any questions that you may have, not just specific to the Form 2290. Come hang out with us and feel free to join the conversation!

Join The Live!

To join this Facebook Live event, log into Facebook and go to ExpressTrucktax’s Facebook page here!

If you have any more questions about ExpressTruckTax and filing the Form 2290 before the deadline, go to ExpresstruckTax.com or call our customer support team at 704.234.6005.

Form 2290 VIN Checker: A Free Feature from ExpressTruckTax

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 VIN Correction, 2290 VIN Corrections, E-file 2290 form

The Form 2290 tax season is here and the deadline is only a few weeks away! The deadline to file for 2021-22 is August 31st, 2021.

When filing your Form 2290, it’s important to have all of your information together and ready to go! In order for your Form 2290 to be accepted by the IRS, all of your information must be correct.

It is especially important that, when you are filing, your VIN is correct. Checking your VIN before you file will reduce the possibility of having an incorrect VIN on your Schedule 1, as well as make the filing process simpler.

What Is A VIN?

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique number assigned to your truck and is issued by the United States Department of Transportation. It’s important to note that two different trucks will never have the same code.

To find your vehicle’s VIN, you can find it stated in the registration, title documents, or on the actual vehicle.

When you file your Form 2290, the IRS requires the VIN of each vehicle so the stamped Schedule 1 contains the code for each vehicle.

How Do I Check My VIN?

ExpressTruckTax offers a free VIN checker to all of their clients. The Form 2290 VIN checker is an exclusive feature that helps to ensure the VIN entered is correct when you are e-filing.

Ensuring that your VIN is validated before filing reduces the need of having to file an amendment to fix the VIN on your stamped Schedule 1. Every vehicle that is used during the tax period needs to have it’s unique VIN number on a stamped Schedule 1, which proves that the Form 2290 was filed.

Why Do you need to check your VIN?

The IRS typically does not reject a Form 2290 that contains the wrong VIN, but if the VIN is incorrect, you will have to file a VIN correction amendment to get the VIN changed on your stamped Schedule 1.

As a result of this, it saves you time and money to ensure that your VIN is correct before you submit your form to the IRS.

It’s also a service provided at no additional cost by ExpressTruckTax, so what do you have to lose?!

File Your Form 2290 Now!

It’s time to prepare your information and file your Form 2290 now! Have peace of mind that your vehicle’s VIN number is correct.

E-file your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax and receive your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes. Our U.S. customer support team is always happy and willing to help every one of their clients!

Start e-filing your Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax here or call the support team at 704.234.6005 for additional assistance. We look forward to helping make this process quick and easy for all of our clients!

E-Filing Form 2290 vs Making Your HVUT Payment

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Marcela De Vivo - 2290 efile, E-File Form 2290 Return, HVUT Payment

So you filed your Form 2290 and received your stamped Schedule 1? That’s great!…. but unfortunately you’re not done quite yet.

It is now time to pay the IRS the tax due on your vehicles. You can only make your HVUT payment after your Form 2290 was completed and accepted by the IRS. Filing and paying your HVUT are two different processes, so It’s important that you complete both of them before the deadline.

When is the Form 2290 due date and when do you have to Pay?

Both the Form 2290 and your HVUT payment are due by the same date, which is determined by your first used month. If you have a vehicle that was used for the first time during the tax year (bought new or used vehicle,etc) then the due date to file and pay would be the end of the following month of first use.

If the truck has been in use since the last tax year, then your due date will be on August 31st!

Even though the filing and payment are due on the same day, it is important that you don’t wait to file and pay. Your Form 2290 must be accepted before the payment is made or the IRS will not be able to process your payment.

Some payment options take a few days or weeks to be sent and accepted by the IRS. Even if the payment is sent on time, if it is not in the IRS’s hands by the end of the due date, then your HVUT will be considered late and penalties will be involved.

File now to ensure that your Form 2290 will be accepted and that, regardless of the method you choose to make the payment, your HVUT will be received at the IRS on time.

How To Pay Your HVUT to the IRS?

The IRS offers multiple options to make your HVUT payment. It’s important that you understand all these options so you can best determine which form of payment is the best option for you.

Debit and Credit Card- to make your HVUT payment using your debit and credit cards, you must make your payment at IRS.Gov/PayUsingCard
Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)– a standard bank account transfer. You will need to provide your bank account and routing numbers to the IRS. The payment will be withdrawn within 1 or 2 business days
Electronic Federal Tax Payment Systems (EFTPS)– a service that the IRS offers to simplify tax payments. You will have to create an account here and enroll in the program.
Check or Money Order– If you choose this option, you will have to remember to mail out your check or money order before the HVUT payment due date. You will also have to include the Form 2290-V along with the payment. Mail it to the following address:

Once you submit your Form 2290, the payment method that you checked can be changed, unless you picked the EFW option. So, before you submit your tax return, make sure the payment option that you picked is the one you’re committed to using.

Why Can’t You Pay the IRS Through ExpressTruckTax?

The HVUT payment must be paid directly to the IRS. ExpressTruckTax does not initiate any of the HVUT payments and cannot accept the tax money.

When you pay on ExpressTruckTax, you are only paying for the filing fees, not the actual payment. It is important to remember that, even though you received your stamped Schedule 1, you still need to complete the next step and send out your payment to the IRS.

File Form 2290 and Pay Your HVUT Now!

The deadline to file your Form 2290 is right around the corner. Don’t wait any longer!

File your Form 2290, make your HVUT payment now, and get it over with (until next year of course)!

If you need help, our US-based customer support team is always here to help! Until the tax return deadline, our team has extended their hours to 8am to 7pm EST Monday-Friday to help as many clients as possible!

Call 704.234.6005 for any questions or assistance you may need! We are always here to help!