In its 237 years, the United States has been involved in a dozen major wars to defend our nation, preserve our freedom and democracy, and serve our national interests. The major conflicts include the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the Wars against Terrorism, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our armed forces have gone into harm’s way many other times, too. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
Reporting a VIN Correction has been made Easy!
So you e-filed your HVUT 2290, but realize you made an error on your VIN, yet the IRS accepted it anyway. Don’t’ panic. The remedy is to file a VIN correction. By Filing a VIN correction, you’d only have to report the discrepancy of the previous tax return along with the required change on the alphanumeric charters of the Vehicle Identification Number. Continue reading
Truckdues Wishes you a Fun Halloween filled with magical surprises!
Keep Calm, It’s almost Halloween. Don’t forget to close all the doors and windows tonight. Cause the spirits today are out in the open. You can wish that you’re safe but I doubt that will happen. Strange things happen on a Halloween night.
Who in this world said Halloween is only for kids? That is Absurd, isn’t it? We got some cool ideas for adults who really wanted to enjoy Halloween not minding about what others would make fun of… Instead it’s really good to be a freak at occasions like Halloween than being an everyday Joe.
Here’s our 5 suggestions for you: Continue reading
You HVUT Form 2290 Is Due by Oct 31st, 2017!
Set the alarm, your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) Form 2290 is due by the end of this month. Form 2290 is generally due by the last day of the month following the month of its first use. On that basis, Oct 31st would be the deadline to file Form 2290 especially for vehicles that are been used on the road since September 2017.
Humans do commit errors which are naturally unavoidable at times. But when such human errors do occur whilst reporting your HVUT returns, it can cost you trouble with the Internal Revenue Service. So, at such unforeseen circumstances we need to file an Amendment, i.e., (The process of formally altering or adding to a record) which is available only when you E-File your federal HVUT returns. Following are the list of Form 2290 amendments available on www.truckdues.com: Continue reading
Basic Rejection Scenarios on HVUT Form 2290!
We realize that truckers are really busy on road and they always stay committed towards moving the nation’s economy forward. So they merely get a chance to remember the HVUT tax deadlines. Although when they remember that they haven’t filed one, they file it near the deadline in a last moment rush.
While doing so, in haste you might be welcoming careless mistakes, which would cost you heavy. A rejected return only means having it do all over again and no one would relish it! Yet, there is always a silver lining. By e-filing with www.truckdues.com instead of paper filing, you are already much less likely to make mistakes. Since, you’ve got our Tax Experts by your side, expertly answering all of your tax questions. So there’s no reason to file blindly and hope you’ve got it right! Continue reading
Avoid Procrastination! Don’t let the Tax Deadline Impede your Halloween Celebration
Yeah!!! Halloween is nearly upon us & No body prefers an interruption while having a good time during Halloween being on gaudy-spooky outfit, carving pumpkins, going on a party crawl, passing out candy & Creepy Chocolate Chip Cookies to the kids & so on. But did you know that October 31 (Halloween 2016) is also going to be the deadline to file your HVUT’s for the vehicles that began operation during September 2016. There is no shame in being too old for trick-or-treating cause it ain’t gonna cost you money, but you don’t have to be late on your tax filing where it costs your hard earned money.
So don’t hold up until the month end to be a last moment filer, just spare few minutes to answer few simple questions on TruckDues.com to have your taxes e- filed & approved by the IRS instantly. TruckDues.com being an IRS authorized e-file service provider is well known across the nation for its reliability and customer friendliness, Never consumes your Time & Money as E-filing begins @ just $7.99. Continue reading
Electronic 2290 Tax Return – Fastest Schedule -1 Proof!
The horrible road blocks, jams, rain, bad weather, potholes and more is already making trucking a gargantuan task. For you, filing this 2290 tax papers and Schedule 1’s seems to be more taxing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Electronic filing will get your tax filing more convenient and easy, a complete out and out comfortable filing experience like driving your truck on a flat narrow highway and on a peace full journey. How good it is to imagine right!
Faster Processing and Easy Steps:
Preparing your truck tax return is easy now while doing it with http://TruckDues.com, an IRS authorized provider at an economic prize that starts from $7.99. Electronic filing means easy filing, a step-by-step approach to your tax return to make you clear how this 2290 truck taxes are reported. Continue reading
Methods to Apply For an EIN
Welcome back trucking nation. With the tax season 2015-16 running on the wheels, don’t forget to e-file your tax return online with Tax2290.com. Among the documents, you need to file your return EIN plays the most important role. EIN or employee Identification Number is an identification number for IRS to recognize you. The combination of the EIN and the name of the taxpayer is revised into unique identifier for each taxpayer. And, you stand responsible to provide the correct EIN while filing or your return would be rejected if the same doesn’t match.
If you don’t remember your EIN while filing your return or you has accidently misplaced it, reach IRS at 1-866-699-4096 and they would look into it for you.
Today, we are going to tell you how to apply for an EIN.
EIN Via Online:
With the technology growing rapidly, you can sit wherever you are, and apply for EIN in minutes through the online portal. Visit http://www.www.IRS.gov and click on Businesses, then click on Employer Identification Numbers (it’s on the left hand side of the page under “Topics”) for more information. It method has proved to be the easiest method to apply EIN and this won’t consume much of your time either.
EIN Via Phone Call:
If you don’t wish to choose online methodologies, you can apply for an EIN through a phone call. Dial 1-800-829-4933 and explain them about your new application for EIN. To keep you informed, this method is slightly time consuming and you cannot e-file your tax return immediately since IRS takes some time to update the new EINs in their database. Wait for a while, 15-20 days and try e-filing. If your return is not acknowledged, check with IRS.
EIN via Mail:
Another method in the list is applying EIN through mail and you will receive your EIN within 4 weeks. You need to ensure that form SS-4 (PDF) contains all of the required information. If it is determined that the entity needs a new EIN, you will be assigned the appropriate procedures for the entity type and mailed the same.
EIN via Fax:
Also, you can fax or mail Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number, to the IRS.
So here are the methods applicable to apply for an EIN. Just to stay cautious, without an EIN, you cannot report and e-file your tax returns. And if you are new to the taxation world, you need someone who can guide you with proper information. Don’t worry; we have our expertise to save you from big blunders. Reach them at (347)515–2290, or email to support@truckdues.com. And don’t forget, e-filing is the best option when compared to paper filing. And stay happy. You will receive your schedule 1 copy in minutes.
Steps To Follow For A Safe And Authentic E-filing At TruckDues
E-filing is one such method that is leaving hype all around the internet. It does allow completing our filing in minutes and getting your tax calculated in the next second. However, like every coin has two sides, e-filing also have its own set of pros and cons.
Keeping that in mind, there are million times, when our taxpayers come over and shoot the same question to our Tax Experts. Is filing online the safest option, bearing the number of fraudulent taking place? Well, TruckDues.com, the IRS certified application is authenticated with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and verified by Thawte’s Global Site Certificate technology. When our website is connected to SSL, every transmission between the computer and our website are encrypted with 128-bit (strong) encryption, completely hiding your data while it travels to us. When a taxpayer keys in the data, and once the data reaches our servers, the information is saved in encrypted form, and in the case of credit card information, we don’t have the option of saving the information at all in our servers. Continue reading
Wondering Which Vehicle Type Does Your Rig Falls In? First Hand Info Is Right Here
So taxpayers, did you file your prorated tax for your new vehicle through form 2290? If you have not yet filed and confused about your vehicle type, today’s blog will give you a clear explanation on the types of vehicles can be filed through form 2290.
Before any delay, we are heading towards the topic:
Types of Vehicles:
Taxable Vehicles:
The first vehicle filed through form 2290 is taxable vehicles. The main criterion for these vehicles to be categorized as taxable is the weight carried during the taxation season. It is believed that these heavy vehicles cause most of the damage and hence, the funds collected through the tax are directly contributed on the maintenance of the road. Also, if you own more than 25 heavy highway vehicles, you are mandate to efile form 2290 through an authorized efiling service provider like TruckDues.com. In addition, if you miss the due date or forget filing form 2290 by the last date of filing, you are liable to file your return with penalties and interest.
Suspended Vehicles:
The next set of vehicles, which can be filed through form 2290 are suspended vehicles. These vehicles do not cross more than 5,000 miles and 7,500 miles for agricultural purpose. 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, if the annual miles exceeds more than 5,000 and 7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles, you are liable to file form 2290 Amendment and pay your dues to receive your schedule 1 copy.
Exempted Vehicles:
The third list of vehicles filed through form 2290 is exempted vehicles. The name speaks it all. These vehicles are operated and maintained by the government itself and thus, they are not required to pay their tax. Reporting the form 2290 is mandatory for any type of 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:
After exempted vehicles, logging vehicles are the one exclusively used for the conduct of logging operations.
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
- Registered as highway motor vehicle and used exclusively in the transportation of harvested forest products. In addition, no special tags are required.
Agricultural Vehicles:
Involved in harvesting and transporting agricultural goods, agricultural vehicles can drive up to 7,500 miles annually. Exceeding miles will be treated payable against form 2290.
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 the types of vehicles and their detail explanation, we are sure you have understood and categorized your vehicles accordingly. Also, we would like to remind you if you have taken your vehicle out in October, you should be filing form 2290 on or by November 31st. Since the due date has already crossed your calendar, however, if you have missed filing your return, you can always report HVUT online through TruckDues.com.
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