Tag Archives: 2290 Tax period 2014 – 2015

Agricultural Vehicles- Part I

It doesn’t matter, how many times you have already filed your tax return. Questions might arise any time, any day and if you are wondering who would address them, we have a set of tax experts, playing a major role in providing our product a better shape and sustainability. They are the major pillars of our product.

Coming back to the subject, this is one question asked most frequently by our loyal customers:

Can I File My Vehicle As An Agricultural Vehicle?

As you know, the tax rate and filing requirement solely depends upon your vehicle type and how you are using it. And this is one such reason, why it is important to categorize your taxable vehicles accordingly while you file form 2290.

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Amendment Form 2290 With TruckDues.com

So what is going on trucking nation? Last week, we made an announcement regarding the new introduction of form 8849 schedule 6 at TruckDues.com. Today, we are proud to announce another vertical in form 2290 with TruckDues.com. Form 2290 Amendment return. Each time you efile or paper file form 2290 during the tax season or prorated, you are required to file tax based on the weight and the miles you will be traveling during the course of the year.

Assuming, your vehicle was filed under suspended vehicle last year, and this year you presume the same. But unfortunately, your truck exceeds the mileage limit as a suspended vehicle and moves to a new category. Here is where, Amendment form 2290 is required. Keep reading for a clear picture. Continue reading →

IRS Shuts Down For MEF Maintenance

Attention Tax filers, we have an update for you.

Taxpayers who file form 2290 via Efile should stay alert, as IRS is shutdown for MEF (Modernized Efile System). MEF is the online system through, which TruckDues.com submits our IRS tax form return. The shutdown is already on and IRS would be reopening sometime in the mid of January.

The shutdown is a routine and takes place every year; however, that does not mean, you cannot file your tax return.

  • If you are using TruckDues.com, you will be able to e-file and submit your tax return to IRS; however, your submitted form 2290 would be kept on hold till IRS opens its gateways for accepting the tax return.
  • And that means, during the course of shutdown, IRS would not be issuing the schedule 1 copy either. You will receive the acknowledgement receipt once IRS starts accepting returns.

However, to Efile form 2290, you need to following documents:

  • EIN (Employee Identification Number)
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Taxable Gross weight of the vehicle(s)
  • Purchase date and date of first use on the highway
  • If the vehicle is sold, details like date of selling, VIN and whom the vehicle was sold are required.

We know you run the show and for some reason, you are not able to file. We would do it on your behalf and you will receive the schedule 1 copy once IRS opens its gateway for accepting the tax return.

Simply reach out our Tax Experts and check upon Full Service Option. We would be happy to help. Just pass by the important information asked by our expertise. Reach us at support@truckdues.com or simply call to (347) 515 – 2290.

Efiling Or Paper Filing? Choose Your Convenient Method To Report Form 2290

So truckers, welcome to a brand new week at TruckDues.com. We hope you enjoy reading our updates and if there is anything you wish to address, don’t hesitate to drop by the comments. We will surely look into it. Today, we are going to talk about the differences between efiling and paper filing, providing room for users to understand and gulp down the possibilities and shun down some responsibilities via efile.

Before we start, let’s brush up the basics.

What Is Form 2290?

Form 2290 is also known as Heavy Vehicle Used Tax paid by truckers and owner operators driving heavy rigs weighing more than 55,000 pounds. It is believed that these heavy vehicles cause more damage and these taxes are directly funded to the maintenance of the highways and bridges across the nation.

Do You Think It Is Essential To File Form 2290 Online?

This question is raised round the clock, despite of efiling being the most usual method of filing tax. However, if you are looking out for a method that can reduce your workload and allow you to file within minutes, efiling is the method that will serve you with your requirements.

The best part about efiling is that you can file any time of the day and receive your schedule 1 copy in minutes; however, this is not so possible with paper filing. And you can bid bye the hurdles you face while paper filing. Keep reading for a clear discussion.

Paper Filing: Manual filling the form within the given time

Efiling: The form is converted into an online application and there is no time limit to fill in with the details. Simply key in your details about your vehicle and let the magic spill.

Paper Filing: Calculations are done manually.

Efiling: The application would do the math for you. Ensure you key in the right information.

Paper Filing: Error check is tedious and we tend to miss finding errors many times, which pave ways for rejection.

Efiling: Nothing is tedious when TruckDues.com is around. The application can automatically find the errors, notifying you before transmitting to IRS.

Paper Filing: You cannot look forward for assistance while manually form 2290.

Efiling: If you opt for efiling, you can simply reach out for our Tax Experts through phone, email or chat. Instant response can be expected.

Paper Filing: Payment of the dues is only through check or money order.

Efiling: There are three methods available, among which you can choose and pay your dues.

Paper Filing: Time taken for the delivery of schedule 1 copy is 5-45 days.

Efiling: Once the return is transmitted to IRS, you will receive your schedule 1 copy in minutes after IRS approval.

Paper Filing: No tracking ID or any other details about schedule 1 copy

Efiling: If there is any delay in the delivery of the proof of payment, simply log into your account registered with TruckDues.com and check for the status. If you are still not clear, you can always get in touch with our Tax Experts.

Paper Filing: Pay penalties when return reached IRS late.

Efiling: There is no room for penalties as return is transmitted to IRS almost immediately.

Paper Filing: Schedule 1 copy would be mailed to you end as soon as IRS issues it.

Efiling: If you file with TruckDues.com, you can receive your schedule 1 copy through Fax and alert through Text.

Guide for Filing Credit Vehicles Through TruckDues.com

Christmas being round the corner, it’s upgrade time for truckers from old rigs to new business names. With 2015 dropping into our calendar in a while, our Tax Experts are answering lot of questions about transferring schedule 1 from previously filed truck to new ones, transitioning to a new business, a new business name but with the same truck or a different EIN altogether.

And there are set of truckers and owner operators sell or lose their respective trucks and decide to exit the transportation biz altogether. If you are leaving the business mid-tax year, you can get a part of your hard-earned HVUT money back. Keep reading to follow the procedures.

We have framed a guide to get you going with the scenarios. Let be a trade-in shuffle or changing your business or EIN, we will tell you how to get your schedule 1 copy sorted and get your money back, too.

“Transferring” a Vehicle (A-K-A: Credit Vehicles)

  • If you purchased a new truck mid-tax year, and your previous truck was sold, stolen, or destroyed, then you can get a new stamped Schedule 1 without paying extra tax. Many refer to this as “transferring,” but that’s not exactly how it works with the IRS.
  • Here’s why it’s not really a transfer per se. Schedule 1 once filed for a vehicle, cannot be transferred to the next. However, you can effectively file your HVUT and get a new stamped Schedule 1, without paying any extra tax.

And you might ask, why you do need file efile form 2290 for the new vehicle and add a credit vehicle for the same with the information of the previous vehicle.

  • When you are adding a credit for the vehicle, you will receive a prorated tax credit for the remaining months of the tax year through July 1st.
  • In addition, when you are efiling form 2290 with a credit vehicle, IRS would prorate the credit for the sold vehicle based on the first month of new vehicle. The first month is the month in which you purchased the new vehicle.
  • Usually, IRS prorates the tax on monthly basis not daily. And that means, if you have bought your vehicle at the beginning of the month, even on the very first day, IRS would charge you tax for the entire month, for the old one as well as for the new.
  • Do note form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month followed by the month in, which the “transfer” has occurred. This means, if you have switched vehicles in the month of November, you need to file by December 31st 2014.
  • However, this transfer process (E-filing a 2290 with a credit vehicle) will only work if the business name and EIN remain the same. If they’re different, see the instructions below.

However, this is not the end. We have two more topics to discuss on, change of business name and sold, lost, or destroyed vehicle without replacement. We shall discuss the same in the next blog. Till then keep reading the previously pinned blogs and info on the site. Also, if you have taken your vehicle out for the first time in the month of November, then you are liable to file and report form 2290 online through TruckDues.com by the end of December.

Meantime, if you have any questions or looking forward for assistance, feel free to ping, call or email our Tax Experts at support@truckdues.com or simply call to (347) 515 – 2290

Go Easy On Tax Calculations- TruckDues.com

So truckers, how is your day going? Well, at our end, it is all moving smooth and fine. More and more people are coming to our website and filing their prorated tax for previous month and for this month. We all know how efiling is a rescue partner for busy truckers.  As we know, the truck tax is calculated based upon the weight of your vehicle, i.e. if your vehicle weighs more than 55,000 pounds during the taxation year, you are liable to pay taxes.

However, today, we are going to talk about the tax calculations that are required to file form 2290.

The following tabular column will explain you:

    Annual Tax (Vehicles Used During July)
Category Taxable Gross Weight Vehicles Except for Logging Logging Vehicles
A 55,000 $100.00 $75.00
B 55,001-56,000 122.00 91.50
C 56,001-57,000 144.00 108.00
D 57,001-58,000 166.00 124.50
E 58,001-59,000 188.00 141.00
F 59,001-60,000 210.00 157.50
G 60,001-61,000 232.00 174.00
H 61,001-62,000 254.00 190.50
I 62,001-63,000 276.00 207.00
J 63,001-64,000 298.00 223.50
K 64,001-65,000 320.00 240.00
L 65,001-66,000 342.00 256.50
M 66,001-67,000 364.00 273.00
N 67,001-68,000 386.00 289.50
O 68,001-69,000 408.00 306.00
P 69,001-70,000 430.00 322.50
Q 70,001-71,000 452.00 339.00
R 71,001-72,000 474.00 355.50
S 72-001-73,000 496.00 372.00
T 73,001-74,000 518.00 388.50
U 74,001-75,000 540.00 405.00
V Over 75,000 550.00 412.50

Filing Taxes: An Overview

So let’s get started, first, you need to classify your vehicle based upon the category mentioned in the tabular column. If you are filing prorated taxes for your vehicle, then you need to calculate for the months your filing. Say, if October you took your vehicle on the highway for the first time, this November 30th is the last date to file your return depending upon the taxable weight. If your vehicle used only for logging and other forestry purpose, the tax rate would differ.

Also, if you are looking forward for an easiest method to get your taxes paid to IRS, you should try a hand with efiling form 2290 through an authentic and authorized online filing service provider: TruckDues.com.

However, if you are trying to take tax filing manually, you would land up spending lot of your time and energy, involving calculations to be done manually, and eventually, there would be errors to be corrected. In short, it is a messy work to be handled manually. Rather, efiling is the better option.

The best part about efiling is you don’t have to do anything manually other than logging in through your registered account and add in your details about your vehicle. Simply check on “Start A New Return”. Click on Heavy Vehicle Used Tax and fill in the details requested by the application. As you are typing, your info related to your vehicle, you will see your calculated taxes in the next slide in seconds. Also, add this point, the calculations done by our inbuilt application is the most accurate result, which will make you visit TruckDues.com.

Once the return is prepared, you can transmit it to IRS yourself and receive your schedule 1 copy in minutes. You can request for a Text Alert or Fax copy depending upon the availability.

On a conclusive note, when we are growing technically, why do we have to be dependent on paper and pen to deal with tax? Come to TruckDues.com and experience anew.

Get in touch with our Tax Expertise right through email, phone or even chat. Simply dial (347) 515 – 2290 or simply drop in a mail to support@truckdues.com. We are here for you, for better back-end support.

Happy Trucking! – Team TruckDues.com

Final Reminder To File Prorated Tax Through Form 2290

So truckers, how is the week treating you? Well, we have an announcement to make. If you have bought you vehicle for the first time on road in the month of September, you are liable to pay your prorated taxes by the end of October, which is not too far from our calendars. Just one more day, and the due date would end. So hurry up filers, come over and file your prorated tax with TruckDues.com.

Usually, the tax season due date falls on July 1st of the calendar year and ends by August 31st of the same year. If the due date falls on the weekend or a public holiday, the due date is extended to the next business day.

What Happens If You Miss Filing HVUT By The Due Date?

Well, there are few consequences faced by the taxpayer for not filing HVUT on time. Among them, paying penalties and interest are the most frequent.

Penalties:

The total penalty for not filing by August 2014 will be 4.5% of the total tax due. This penalty is added up for 5 months.

For instance, if your total tax due is $250, then penalty will be $250X4.5%= $11.25

So total tax due with penalty will be $261.25

Interest:

Apart from penalties, the IRS charges monthly interest for the total tax due which is 0.5 of the total tax due.

Therefore, if you do not file your 2290 return on time, you will be liable to pay taxes with penalty and interests, which costs you around 5% of your total tax due. It is advisable to file your tax return on time to stay away from IRS audits.

However, do bear in mind that you cannot let go filing form 2290 any point of your life if your vehicle falls under the category of heavy vehicles. It is always better to file and pay your dues online through TruckDues.com and receive your schedule 1 copy in minutes.

There are multiple advantages of filing online; however, one of the main reasons would be automatic tax calculations and error check. These two are the most important features TruckDues.com holds out for you. You can overcome the errors usually take place through manual filing.

Do remember, the error check is not a guarantee that your return will not face rejection. There are various reasons for the same. We have discussed the same below:

  • The EIN Does Not Match Your Business Name
  • Duplicate Return or Duplicate VIN
  • EIN Not Registered In The IRS Records
  • Incorrect Routing Number

Do not panic if your return is rejected. You can come over and file your return again before the IRS the due date is ended. You can always expect our Tax Experts around you. Reach us for more assistance at 1-866-245-3918 or email at support@truckdues.com. Immediate assistance can be anticipated.

Pay Your HVUT Online Through The Following Payment Methods:

So truckers, how are you keeping these days. With the weekend around the calendar, we all look forward for a day or two of relaxation from our hectic schedule. However, today, we are going to talk about the payment methods applicable while filing form 2290 through TruckDues.com.

With the online filing trend setting up high, it is always good to file and pay your dues online with the hectic schedule in hand. Besides, who has time to run to IRS office, submit your form and pay your dues through money order? To add ease to your role, opt for e-filing form 2290 online with TruckDues.com.

Before we proceed, let’s take a look at the definition of Form 2290:

Form 2290:

Form 2290 is an application to file Heavy Vehicle Used Tax. The tax is calculated based upon the weight carried by a truck on a public highway i.e. 55,000 pounds or more. However, if you are wondering why you are supposed to file form 2290, it is believed that these heavy vehicles cause most of the damage to the public highway. And the fund collected through the form is directly funded in the wear and tear of the roads for better transportation.

E-filing is one of the methods to file form 2290 and below we would be discussing the methods of making a payment online. Keep following to know more.

Direct Debit/ Electronic Funds Withdrawal:

The very first method applicable to pay your dues online is Direct Debit/Electronic Funds Withdrawal. The IRS would initiate a payment through the details you had mentioned while transmitting form 2290. Do note you hold responsible to maintain sufficient funds in your account before you make a payment. You can also revoke the payment by getting in touch with U.S. Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days before the settlement date.

EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System):

The next payment method up in the line is EFTPS for filing form 2290. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System is an IRS initiative. You have to schedule the payment on your own and it’s your responsibility to ensure a timely payment. To create or manage, you can visit eftps.gov or call 1-800-555-4477. To initiate a payment through this account, the transaction should be initiated at least one business day before the due date.

Check or Money Order:

Well, if you are not comfortable using online payment methods, you can always pay your dues through money order. All you need to do is, print the completed payment voucher 2290-V and mail it to IRS.

Note:

Taxpayers are not allowed to pay their taxes through cash.  The check or money order should be payable to United States Treasury. Add details like name, address, EIN, “Form 2290,” and the date (as entered in Box 3) on your payment. Detach the payment voucher 2290-V and send across the payment. If you choose to file it electronically (e-filing), form 2290 and schedule-1 copy with the payment voucher is not required. Stapling the payment to the voucher or form 2290 should be avoided.
Send the payment and voucher 2290-V to:

Internal Revenue Service

P.O. Box 804525

Cincinnati, OH 45280-4525

So what is the wait for? Are you still thinking how safe you are? Well, we have security at our bay. Choose the method you are comfortable with and schedule 1 copy would be reaching you in minutes.

Get in touch with our Tax Expertise at (347) 515 – 2290 or simply drop in a mail to support@truckdues.com. We are here for you, for better back-end support.

Happy Trucking! – Team TruckDues.com

Types of Vehicle Filed With Form 2290 Only @ TruckDues.com

So filers, how are you doing? Hope everything is on smooth grounds. Last week we had spoke about the security levels we maintain at TruckDues.com. However, today we are going to talk about the vehicles filed through form 2290. Yes, this application supports varied type of vehicles that need to be filed on or before the taxation season due date.

With no further delay, we are going to hit the discussion right away. Keep following:

Types of Vehicles:

Taxable Vehicles:

The very first and foremost type of vehicle filed through form 2290 is taxable vehicles. These vehicles are categorized as taxable based on the weight of the truck or the taxable gross weight of the truck & the mileage for the taxation season. The main reason for collecting the funds is to moderate and maintain the highways as these heavy vehicles cause most of the damage. Also, taxpayers and owner operators who own more than 25 vehicles should efile with an authentic efiling service provider like TruckDues.com. And if you miss to file form 2290 on or before the due date, you are liable to pay penalties online, which might be heavy on your pockets

Suspended Vehicles:

The next set of vehicles file form 2290 is suspended vehicles. These vehicles do not cross the minimum mileage i.e. 5,000 miles and 7,500 miles for agricultural purpose and thus, they’re not required to pay dues, however, they need to keep IRS informed about their suspension through form 2290.

The Vehicles That Are Included In This Category Are:

  • Commercial vehicles with average mileage less than 5,000 and 7,500 miles for agricultural used vehicles
  • Mobile machinery for non-transportation function, non-transportation trailers and semi-trailers
  • Qualified as official blood collectors by blood banks and organizations

However, do note, annual miles exceeding more than 5,000 and 7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles are calculated as taxable miles. You need to file Form 2290 Amendments to pay your dues and receive revised schedule 1 copy.

Exempted vehicles:

After taxable and suspended vehicles, exempted vehicles are the operated and maintained by the government itself and that is why they don’t have to pay any dues to IRS, however, they need to report form 2290 for their vehicle.

The following are the vehicles included in the list:

  • The Federal Government,
  •  The American National Red Cross,
  •  The District of Columbia,
  •  A nonprofit volunteer fire department, ambulance association, or rescue squad,
  •  A state or local government,
  • Indian tribal governments (To carry out essential tribal government functions)
  • Mass transportation authority’s (under certain conditions)

Also, include these vehicles in the list:

  • Qualified blood collector vehicles used by qualified blood collector organizations, and
  • Mobile machinery that don’t come under the category of heavy vehicle.

Logging Vehicles:

These vehicles are exclusively used for the conduct of logging operations.

A Logging Vehicle Is Qualified On the Following Basis:

  • Exclusively used for transporting harvested products from the forested site, or for transporting products harvested from the forested site to and from locations on a forested site (public highways may be used between the forested site locations), and
  • The vehicle is registered as highway motor vehicle and used exclusively in the transportation of harvested forest products. In addition, no special tags are required.

Agricultural Vehicles:

Agricultural vehicles are involved in harvesting and transporting agricultural goods, and the maximum mileage is 7,500 miles annually.

The vehicles that fall under this category are:

  • Primarily used for farming purpose.
  • Registered under the highway motor vehicle but they are exclusively used for farming and agricultural purpose. In addition, there are no special tags to differentiate the vehicle.

With this, we would like to remind you that if you have bought your vehicle on road for the first time in the month of August, you’re liable to file form 2290 by 30st September. So come over and file with TruckDues.com and experience anew. Get in touch with our Tax Expertise at (347) 515 – 2290 or simply drop in a mail to support@truckdues.com. We are here for you, for better back-end support.

Happy Trucking! – Team TruckDues.com

Reminder to Truckers, today (Sept. 2) is last date for Form 2290.

The tax season dropped in and is now on the move. We had send reminders to our customers to file and pay their truck tax dues online. And for some reason, if you are yet to file, you are not late, however, you may meet penalties if you don’t file form 2290 by September 2nd 2014. The tax season drops into your calendar by July 1st and IRS provides taxpayers with two months of time, i.e. from July- August. And fortunately, the due date for this tax season 2014-15 is falling on a weekend and that precisely means, 2nd of September (the next business day) is the last date for filing your IRS form 2290 online.

So with the grace time in hand, we would like to call out for truckers, owner operators and tax filers to come over and file their return online with TruckDues.com, the authentic service provider for efiling form 2290 online. We have made our presence with a warm welcome from the truckers and thanks for choosing TruckDues as your e-file partner. We are happy dealing with various clients and customers, providing electronic filing benefits for today and forever, we are a proud efiling provider with the effectiveness of being on your pockets with only $ 7.99 as our efiling service fee. Continue reading →