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FAQ Friday: Can you Transfer Form 2290 to a New Truck?

Posted on March 17, 2023 by - 2290 credit, credit vehicle, Credit vehicles, Credits For Sold, form 2290 credit vehicle, HVUT credits, HVUT Tax Credits

What is Form 2290?

Form 2290 has to be filed by drivers of vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more to the IRS for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax annually. The Form 2290 tax year goes from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. Form 2290 as well as the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax are filed and paid for the upcoming year in advance. 

Can you Transfer Form 2290 to a New truck?

When you file Form 2290 for the upcoming year this means you are paying for your truck to be on the road for the entire duration of the tax year. If this is the case, what happens if your truck is sold, destroyed, or stolen halfway through the tax year? You are able to transfer the tax of the old truck to the new one in the form of credits. The tax amount for the remaining months of the tax year that the vehicle was not on the road will be deducted from the total tax amount owed for the new vehicle. 

How can you pay your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax using Sold/Destroyed Vehicle Credits?

  1. Log in to your ExperessTruckTax account, or sign up for one if you don’t have one.
  2. On the dashboard, under “Start New Return” you will select the option to “E-File for Multiple Vehicles”.
  3. Choose the tax year and First Used Month that corresponds to your vehicle.
  4. You will add your new truck under “Taxable Vehicles” and provide the information for that vehicle, including the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and any additional information you have for this vehicle.
  5. You will then add the old truck under “Sold/Destroyed Credits” and provide the information for that vehicle as well as a description of what happened to it. 
  6. The tax you owe for the new vehicle will be calculated once the credits from the old vehicle are applied and deducted from the original tax amount owed. 
  7. Once this is all complete, review the Summary of your return and then transmit it to the IRS. 

Why File with ExpressTruckTax?

ExpressTruckTax not only offers a fast and easy solution to filing Form 2290, but it makes claiming credits for sold, destroyed, or stolen vehicles a breeze. It is important to keep in mind that if the credit amount for the old vehicle is higher than the HVUT owed, the remaining amount can be claimed using Form 8849. This form will be generated automatically in this case. Do you have a vehicle you need to transfer the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax from to a new vehicle? What are you waiting for? File with ExpressTruckTax today for an easy and stress-free way to file Form 2290. 

Transferring Your 2290 to a New Vehicle

Posted on March 29, 2020 by - Form 2290, Form 8849, HVUT, Schedule 1

Do you need to transfer your 2290 in a hurry? If you swapped vehicles or purchased a new one last month, then the answer is yes!

Vehicles first used in one month have a 2290 filing deadline at the end of the next month!

Even though that’s no time at all, it’s still plenty of time to transfer your 2290.

That’s because it only takes about 10 minutes to E-file a Form 2290. So if you’ve recently swapped vehicles, it’s time to get in gear and get yourself E-filed before the deadline.

Here’s the Game Plan:

1. E-file a new Form 2290
2. Claim a Credit Vehicle on that form
3. Receive your new Stamped Schedule 1 via email instantly

That’s all it takes to “transfer” your 2290 from your old vehicle to the new one. Want to see it step-by-step? I thought so, here’s the Play-by-Play.

1: Login or create an account (it’s free!). If you’re new to ExpressTruckTax, quickly enter your name, business info, and EIN before you begin E-filing. Finally, click “Start New Return,” choose a Form 2290, and then enter your first-used month (the month in which you purchased the new vehicle).  

2: Now to enter your taxable vehicle information (for the new truck). Simply input the VIN, gross weight, and select whether the vehicle is used for logging. Save and then skip the next few screens.  

Step 3: It’s time to enter your Credit Vehicle. This is how you receive a prorated refund on the HVUT tax previously paid. Click +Add a Credit Vehicle, enter the VIN & gross weight, then enter details of the “loss event.” This means choosing the date on which the vehicle was sold, lost, or destroyed, as well as uploading any required evidence, like a bill of sale.    And that’s it. Simply input your payment method, and then hit the big green Transmit button. Within about 10 minutes, the IRS will have reviewed you return, and if it’s accepted (98% of returns E-filed with us are!), then you’ll receive your new stamped Schedule 1 via email immediately.

Bonus Tips: More Ways to Save

  • If your previous truck was sold, stolen, or destroyed, and you are choosing not to replace it, then you can still get a prorated refund of the HVUT you paid! The procedure is different from the “transfer” process. To claim a prorated refund in this case, simply E-file a Form 8849. We offer easy E-filing of this form too, check out these tips on how to file your 8849 fast. 
  • If your business name or EIN has changed, then you can also get a prorated refund for the taxes paid under the previous name/EIN. Just E-file a new Form 2290 for all vehicles under this new name or EIN. Then E-file a Form 8849 under the old name/EIN to get some of those tax bucks back. 

Ready to transfer?

Still have questions about transferring your 2290 or claiming your refund?

That’s what our Support Team is for! They’re ready to lend a helping hand to E-filers in distress, 24/7.

Call them at 704.234.6005 or shoot them an email 24/7 at support@expresstrucktax.com.

They’ll help you cross the E-filing Finish Line before the deadline, guaranteed.