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

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.

How ExpressTruckTax Has Simplified Form 2290 Filing For Truckers

ExpressTruckTax loves the trucking community! We know how hard all truckers work and how busy they are keeping our nation moving forward. Because of this, we also understand how their free time on the road is very limited.

No one wants to spend all their free time filling out a mandatory tax return form. ExpressTruckTax aims to make filing Form 2290 fast and easy for all truckers so they can get back on the road. 

Many features have been added to ExpressTruckTax to simplify the process of filing for all of our clients. By simplifying our program and making it more accessible to truckers, we hope to give them peace of mind that it’s completed and give them their stamped Schedule 1 back in minutes.

Easy Accessibility with Mobile App

ExpressTruckTax knows how much time truckers spend on the road. Being on the move may make it hard to sit down and fill out a complicated tax return form, so we have made our program as easy to access as possible.

By creating our free mobile app, we make it easy for truckers to safely and securely file their Form 2290 from anywhere. The ExpressTruckTax mobile app can be downloaded in both the Apple store and Play store for all Apple and Android devices.

When you file with the mobile app, you will receive a notification once the IRS accepts the return. The app will also have your tax amount automatically calculated for you and a copy of the stamped Schedule 1 can be accessed at any time!

The ExpressTruckTax also allows you to take advantage of bulk and unlimited filing options, use prepaid return credits, and add multiple businesses and EIN’s with one account!

Our app was created to give truckers all of the great features that ExpressTruckTax has to offer, from the convenience of their own mobile device!

Filing Features to help simplify the process

To keep the process of filing simple and easy to use, ExpressTruckTax offers many helpful features to our clients. These features are incorporated into our program to assist our clients when filing and making their HVUT payments. 

Some features that ExpressTruckTax offers our clients include an instant error check, free VIN corrections, free 2290 VIN checker, auto-generated Form 8849, and bulk information download. These features were created to help ensure that all the information is correct on Form 2290 and nearly eliminated the possibility of the IRS rejecting the tax return. 

Even if the return is rejected, ExpressTruckTax will help you fix the error and retransmit the return at no additional charge. With our ExpressGuarentee, we ensure that Form 2290 will be accepted and you will receive the stamped Schedule 1 within minutes or your money back!

Live Locally-based Support Team 

ExpressTruckTax will always be there to help you through every step of the process with our U.S.-based support team

Our support team will answer your call whenever you need assistance. When calling ExpressTruckTax, you will never talk to an automated machine, only real people who are happy to help!

Our support team also offers bilingual help in both English and Spanish. We offer this because we want to make sure we can successfully communicate and help every client we can!

File your Form 2290 Now!

This year’s tax season is here and the deadline is approaching fast. It’s important to file your Form 2290 and make your HVUT payment by August 31st, 2021 to avoid any unwanted penalties

ExpressTruckTax has been the leading e-filing provider for Form 2290 for years. We are an IRS-authorized e-file provider and ensure that, after filing, you will receive your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes!

Sign in to your ExpressTruckTax account here or call our support team at (704)234-6005 for any additional help!

Make Sure Your 2290 Information Is Safe

Unfortunately, many unscrupulous Form 2290 providers have popped up in recent years. These providers are only interested in copying the work of industry veterans like ExpressTruckTax, i2290, J.J. Keller, 2290Tax, and Comdata and making a quick buck. They have no vested interest in helping American truckers. For more information about these copycats, check out this great article by Overdrive magazine

The main problem is that these new players don’t have the established security workflows of veterans like us. They have not been around long enough to prove that they will protect sensitive all your sensitive business information. 

E-filing your Form 2290 requires a lot of confidential business information to be entered. For instance, your EIN is required on your 2290 and for almost every business-related transaction, including opening business bank accounts, business loans, and credit accounts, and merchant credit card processing accounts. In fact, fraudulent accounts can be opened by identity thieves with nothing more than a business name, address, and EIN.

So how can you be absolutely sure you’re using a trustworthy service to e-file your Form 2290? Well first, we recommend e-filing with established veterans like ExpressTruckTax and others who have been around for over a decade.

But additionally, here are some things to look out for when verifying the legitimacy of a Form 2290 e-file provider (or really any e-file provider).

1. Look for the Authorized IRS E-file Provider Stamp (and listing on the IRS site)

This stamp will appear on the website of all legitimate e-file providers. Period. E-file providers are legally required to have this seal of IRS approval if they file more than 11 forms a year (and who would trust the competency of someone who only files a few forms a year?).

If you do see the IRS stamp on a provider’s website, be sure to check that the e-file provider actually appears in the IRS approved list of 2290 e-filers.

While the IRS authorization process is rigorous, not all e-file providers are created equal.

2. Make sure the website is secure.

In our research, we came across several IRS approved e-file providers whose websites were blocked by our browser for security reasons. It’s essential that e-file providers have a robust system in place to secure and protect your business information. 

3. Check for a physical address listed on the provider’s website (it can often be found under “Contact Us” or “About Us”)

Among the providers listed as IRS approved, many have nothing but a P.O. Box number. Most of the time this means that they don’t care about investing in important things like having an actual office with a physical address and protecting your confidential information. These are often the kind of providers who file your taxes out of their home or garage or from another country. Does anyone really want to trust their taxes with a provider who has nothing but a laptop in their basement?

Be sure to look for actual photos of the team in the “About Us” section of each website. If there’s nothing more than fancy text on the screen, be sure to look elsewhere.

4. Expect real, US-based phone support

Just because the provider is IRS approved, it doesn’t mean that the support staff is based in the United States. There are a number of e-file providers who have small US offices but are actually based out of other countries.

Plus, for small operations, it’s often more economical to outsource phone support to call centers. These phone banks could be located in other countries.

Expect quality US-based phone support from real people. Don’t settle for anything less than the highest quality service when filing your taxes.

5. Check for active social media accounts 

A social media presence is as much a matter of competency as it is of security. If an e-file provider doesn’t have or maintain social media, what does that say about their technical prowess and dedication? It is not difficult to actively update a Facebook or Twitter page once a week.
These are e-file providers after all. They really ought to be tech-savvy enough to update social media if they are sending tax information electronically to the IRS!

And if there’s more than one person behind the operation, there ought to be actual photos or videos of the staff out there on social media.

At the end of the day, treat your business information just like your personal information. Be smart. Be safe. Do your due diligence when e-filing your trucking taxes.

What to Know Before You Choose an HVUT 2290 E-file Provider

Choosing a Form 2290 e-file provider can be difficult. With all the scams out there, we all have to be super careful with our information. But if you follow a few simple rules, you can make sure you’re e-filing safely and efficiently.

When looking for an e-file provider, the checklist below will help you make the right choice. Make sure your provider follows all the rules listed, and if they don’t, find another one that does.

Here’s the checklist your Form 2290 e-file provider should follow:

1. Is Your Form 2290 E-file Provider Authorized by the IRS?

First of all, your Form 2290 e-file provider should be IRS authorized. The easiest way to find out whether or not they’re authorized is to check the IRS list of 2290 Modernized e-File (MEF) Providers. 

Here at ExpressTruckTax, we have an excellent relationship with the IRS. In fact, our programmers have years of experience building backend systems for them. And we still work closely with the IRS to make sure our software reflects the most current e-filing requirements. 

2. How Do They Send Your Return to the IRS?

Next, you need to know how your e-file provider will send your return to the IRS. Do they mail it? Send it directly? How does it get from point A to point B for successful e-filing?

At ExpressTruckTax, we transmit your HVUT return electronically to the IRS for you. That way there are no long wait times for snail mail. The whole process is secure, and your return reaches the IRS in a matter of seconds.

3. How Do You Get Your Stamped Schedule 1?

Getting your Stamped 2290 Schedule 1 is important. You need a stamped Schedule 1 as your proof of filing so you can renew your heavy vehicle registration. So you need to know how your e-file provider will transmit this form to you. Will they mail it, or will they send it electronically?

With ExpressTruckTax, you will get your IRS watermarked 2290 Schedule 1 by e-mail as soon as the IRS accepts your return! Plus, we can fax it to you, send you a notification via text, and even email it to your carrier. And to top it all off, if you need a physical copy sent by mail, we can do that too!

Make sure your e-file provider has more than one option for you to receive your Stamped Schedule 1. They should be working for you and not the other way around.

4. Does Your 2290 E-file Provider Offer USA-Based Support?

You definitely want your e-file provider to offer US-Based support. Sometimes you need your questions answered immediately.

At ExpressTruckTax, our bilingual support team is legendary. They’re here all year round to help you. We don’t believe in “seasonal support,” we believe in having people who can answer your questions about HVUT from tax season to tax season.

And to make things even easier, we offer 24/7 emergency email support. 

ExpressTruckTax

As you can tell, we are proud to say that ExpressTruckTax is one of the few e-file providers that meet every specification on this list. And we’re partnered with some of the largest trucking associations and companies in the nation.

If you need any help with the e-file process, then our dedicated support team is always here for you. All you have to do is give them a call at 704.234.6005 or send them an email at support@expresstrucktax.com for 24-hour support in English and Spanish.

And remember there’s less than a month left to e-file before penalties. So don’t delay, e-file today!