Hello there truckers! Hope you rocked the New Year’s Eve and yet again it’s time to start fresh and move forward. Truck dues wishes you a happy and prosperous year ahead. Most of your truck tags are up for renewal and the common question that arises is “Do we need a schedule-1 copy for renewal?” well yes! But the most common question that we come across is “Where is the stamped IRS stating that the taxes are paid?” Well let’s see that in detail today.
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Hey there Truckers! It’s once again time for some knowledge input. The most common question which arises with our customers is the Tax payment option. What happens if you choose credit/debit card option to pay the taxes let’s see in detail today
The IRS basically gives four different option to pay your taxes:
1. EFW (Electronic Funds Withdrawal)
2. EFTPS (Electronic Federal tax payment system)
3. CREDIT/ Debit card payment
4. Mailing a check to the IRS
Out of these four if you choose to pay using credit/debit card option you need to log into the IRS payments portal www.irs.gov/paybycard this portal is dedicated for credit or debit card payments.
When you log into this website you can see three payment operators authorized by the IRS for card payments. You just need to select the most convenient mode and proceed with the tax payment. Please do notice that there will be a convenience fee of $2.00 to $2.58 for debit cards and 1.87% to 1.99% of the tax amount for credit card payments. You could choose the best out of the three and process your payments.
If you choose not to pay an extra convenience fee over the tax amount you could just select the Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) option where you just need to key in the account and routing number during your filing and the payment will be automatically debited from you savings or checking account.
Be sure to know of these facts and in case if you might have any questions during your HVUT Form 2290 e-filing process you may feel free to reach us back @ (347) 515-2290 and our tax experts would be really obliged to serve you promptly with your tax filing needs! God Bless America! God Bless our Truckers!
Tax filing for heavy vehicles is just around the corner and it’s time for some pointers to be given to our customers. While filing the taxes users normally don’t make any mistakes but if there is anything where they can go wrong it’s typing the VIN number wrong. Yes, it’s just a typo error but it does cost you for VIN correction and you end up paying more. That’s not a case with truck dues, we offer free VIN correction for the 2290 tax returns originally filed through us.
So, let’s go with some basics. A VIN number or Vehicle Identification number is a unique code which is 17 digits comprising of Alpha-numeric characters to denote a specific vehicle. The VIN number is never the same for two vehicles as it’s a unique code for each and every one. VIN number will not have characters like “I, O, Q”. Truck Dues website is designed in such a way that these special characters when included on your Form 2290 the website will automatically throw an error message. This is just a small measure to bring down the errors while filling the Form 2290.
VIN number is need to report your vehicles for tax returns and once done you will receive the Stamped watermark copy of Schedule-1 to your registered email which is a proof of tax filing also used to register your vehicle with the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicle). SO make sure you enter the VIN number correct while filing your returns.
But even if you enter the VIN number wrong it’s alright the IRS has started very recently to accept VIN correction forms through e-filing. This is the fastest and easiest way to get the correcting done. Within 30 minutes of submitting the VIN correction forms you will receive the corrected Schedule-1 copy to your registered email. Reporting VIN correction return with TruckDues.com is simple. Just login or create a new account and choose “Start my new return” and select “VIN Correction”. Remember VIN correction if free only for users who filed the original tax returns through Truckdues.com.
So, this should give you an idea of things to keep in mind while filing your tax returns and not to forget Pre-filing is also supported through Truckdues.com where you can file your tax returns starting from June for the period 2019-2020 and if any mistakes done you would have ample amount of time to correct it.
Hey there truckers, we got an important news for you. Beginning June 2019, you can Pre-file your HVUT Form 2290 for the period beginning July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020. No introduction is required for existing HVUT Form 2290 pre-filers, however for first time HVUT payers, Pre-filing is the way to file your HVUT Form 2290 for the upcoming tax period (July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020) even before the Form is literally due.
The Pre-filing initiative was introduced for the HVUT Filers who file their tax returns near the tax deadline amongst millions of other late filers who almost missed the Deadline date. The IRS always entertains processing of HVUT tax returns on First come- First Served basis.
Hence, Pre-filing is the only option for you to be able to e-file your HVUT Form 2290 way earlier to place a priority over your tax return amongst other e-file tax returns. It increases the chances of expediting the processing of your tax return even during the high time of the year.
Truckdues.com is one of the prominent websites which offers economic e-filing at a much affordable cost. We have earned out trust among a major share of independent owner operators. E-Filing begins here as low as $7.99. E-File & receive the IRS digital watermarked copy of schedule 1 instantly in your e-mail.
Bought a heavy vehicle for yourself? Wondering whether to pay the taxes for the whole year? Well that’s what the prorated taxes are about. As per the IRS “All heavy vehicles operated on the high way with a gross weight of 55,000 lbs or above and with a mileage of 5,000 miles (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicle) is taxable”. So have you got a vehicle with a gross weight of 55,000 lbs or above and if you have plans of operation it on the highway over 5,000 miles the dead line for paying the taxes is just a couple of days away.
Well first things first so what about the tax calculation? The Prorated taxes are calculated based on the month of first use and the vehicle should have crossed 5,000 miles. That being said the payment date would be your next question. Well, as per the IRS the “Prorated taxes are to be paid by the last date of the month following the month in which it was first used”. So the taxes for the vehicles bought by April is due and the deadline is on 31st May, 2019.
What will you incur if you don’t pay the taxes? Well that’s simple the IRS will charge a fee for failure to file and failure to pay at a rate of 4.5% and a penalty of 0.5% of the taxable amount. So why to incur these charges when it’s still not late to file your return. But the time is on the horizon and its just a couple of days more to file your prorated taxes.
What if you have paid for an old vehicle which you have sold to buy a new one? But paid the taxes in full? There’s no need to worry about it. The taxes can be transferred to the old vehicle to the new once as credits. Just by filing a Form 2290 for the new vehicle and old vehicle by listing it under sold category. Here at TruckDues.com this process is made simple and the calculations are done automatically such that the website itself will do the math and notify you the difference. This will help you assess whether if there is anything to be paid out of pocket or if the available credits would cover up the taxes for the new vehicle.
So what are you waiting for, rush now just log into TruckDues.com and enter the new vehicle details, let our website do the math for you. Just with a click you will be able to transmit the return to the IRS and receive a water mark copy of Form 2290 schedule-1 to your registered personal email.
Hello there HVUT payers, we hope this article reaches you with high spirits. Now over this article we are going to discuss the most common misconception that arise among the HVUT payers while choosing the right IRS tax payment option while e-filing their HVUT Form 2290.
As you know, while e-filing your HVUT Form 2290 you got 4 different options in order to make the tax payment to the IRS. Namely
Amongst the 4 above option, only via Electronic Funds withdrawal the IRS will be able to process the tax payment automatically. Rest other options require your action to logon to the respective website and schedule payments to the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Recently the IRS began accepting tax payments using Credit/Debit cards. Since, then many HVUT payers are prone to misconception based on their assumption that paying the IRS tax payment using credit/debit card is an automated process but in reality it’s not. Hence, by far many HVUT payers have received a letter from the IRS stating a non-tax payment due to the ignorance of the tax payers.
So, inured for you to be able to make the IRS tax due payment using your credit/debit card you must log on to https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-credit-or-debit-card and choose one of the 3 payment processors who support tax payment using card.
Reach us back for any further assistance with your HVUT Form 2290 filings.
Truckers, the HVUT Form 2290 is now due by May 31 for vehicles first used since April 2019. As you’re reading this, remember this pro-rated Form 2290 is now due only for vehicles that were purchased/re-purchased/into operations beginning April 2019.
The HVUT Form is basically an annual tax paid to the Internal Revenue Service on vehicles which comprises a minimum gross weight of 55000 lbs or more and if the same vehicle is used over the public highway for its desired purpose of use.
The IRS has drafted 3 different mileage limits for exemption on vehicles based on its nature of use. Please find the drafted mileage limit of exemption for vehicles as follows:
For commercial based units- 5000 miles
For Agricultural based units- 7500 miles
For Logging based units – 5000 miles.
Any said vehicle seems to exceed the above mentioned mileage limit for exemption needs to be reported as a Taxable Vehicles and the tax amount needs to be paid to the IRS upfront for the period its reported regardless it’s an annual or apportion filing. However, on the other hand if the subjected vehicle seems to be operated below the desired mileage limit for exemption, then it would remain to be exempt.
E-Filing your Pro-rated HVUT Form 2290 using www.truckdues.com and receive the IRS digital watermarked copy of schedule 1 within minutes after you e-file. The same copy could be used as a proof of filing during the vehicle registration purposes. Reach us back @ (347) 515-2290 or support@truckdues.com for any further assistance. Have a Good One!
Hey there Truckers, over this article we are going to discuss about the most common error committed by the HVUT tax filers whist e-filing their HVUT Form 2290. This error occurs when the tax filer is not aware about the fact the tax return needs to be transmitted to the IRS post preparation in order for being able to receive the IRS digital watermarked copy of Schedule 1 back in their e-mail.
During the e-filing process, most HVUT payers assume that they have completed the e-filing process right after they make the service fee payment using their credit/debit card. However, at times they forget the final step in submitting the prepared tax return to the Internal Revenue Service.
The HVUT Form 2290 is basically the Heavy Highway vehicle used tax return filed for trucks which comprises a minimum gross weight of 55000 lbs or more and the same truck is been used over the public highways for commercial/agricultural/logging purposes.
If the said vehicle needs to be registered with the state department of motor vehicle, the Form 2290 needs to be filed upfront and the IRS digital watermarked copy of schedule 1 is required during the vehicle registration is concerned. Unless the stamped schedule 1 copy is submitted, the DMV does not support renewals of License plates, tags, stickers and so on.
Reach our tax experts for your HVUT Form 2290 needs. Economic e-filing begins here as low as $7.99. It only consumes few minutes to e-file your federal HVUT Form 2290 and to receive the stamped confirmation back in your e-mail.
Phone: (347) 515-2290 [Monday through Friday, 9 A.M to 5 P.M, Central Standard Time]
E-mail: support@truckdues.com
Live chat with our tax representatives.
Have a Good One! See you over the next article.
Hello there Truckers, over this article we are going to discuss on How to go about claiming a low mileage vehicle credit for trucks that are used quite inactively over the road. Most truckers are not really sure how to claim a refund on vehicles for which the taxes were paid full in advance during the beginning of the tax period.
The Low Mileage vehicle is basically claimed over trucks which were not used over the desired mileage for exemption during the end of the tax period. Almost on a daily basis, we receive queries from the HVUT tax payers saying that their trucks are not in service due to mechanical wear & tear, engine related issues, due to natural calamities etc.
Now if such occurrences happen when the Tax Form 2290 was already filed for the subjected vehicle, the owner of the vehicle must refer to the odometer reading to record the number of miles the truck has covered until the period it was reported. If that seems to be exceeding the desired mileage use of Exemption (5000 miles for Commercial based Units & 7500 for Agricultural based units) No further action is required from your end.
On the Contrary, if the subjected vehicles seems not to have exceeded the desired mileage use of Exemption (5000 miles for Commercial based Units & 7500 for Agricultural based units) then you are entitled to claim a full refund on the taxes paid on this vehicle. However, you will only be able to claim this refund after the current tax period officially ceases.
You may feel free to reach us back for further assistance during your e-filing process over the following mediums:
Phone: (347) 515-2290 [Monday through Friday, 9 A.M to 5 P.M, Central Standard Time]
E-mail: support@truckdues.com
Live chat with our tax representatives.
Have a Good One! See you over the next article.
Dear HVUT payers, the HVUT Form 2290 is now due by April 30, 2019 for vehicles first used since March 2019. This pro-rated HVUT deadline is drafted based upon the Federal law that indicates that the Form 2290 needs to be filed on a vehicle by the last day of the month following the month of its first use.
The HVUT Form 2290 is basically the heavy vehicle used tax form paid on vehicles with a minimum gross weight of 55000 lbs or more and the same is been used over the public highway for its desired purpose of use. Despite of the taxable gross weight of the truck if it’s been used over 5000 miles 5000 miles (For commercial based units) and 7500 miles for (Agricultural based units) over the road, it happens to be a taxable vehicle and the taxes needs to be paid full in advance for the period it’s been reported.
On the other hand, if the vehicle is used under 5000 miles (For commercial based units) and 7500 miles for (Agricultural based units) then the vehicle turns out to be tax exempt an no tax due amount needs to be paid to the Internal Revenue Service for staying below the desired mileage for exemption.
By e-filing you will receive the IRS digital watermarked copy of schedule 1 back in your registered e- mail within minutes after you e-file your tax return using www.truckdues.com. This copy would nicely serve you as the proof of filing during your vehicle registration to obtain your truck tags, licenses & etc.
Choose e-filing via www.truckdues.com for a hassle free tax filing process. Reach us back for further assistance during your e-filing process over the following mediums:
Phone: (347) 515-2290 [Monday through Friday, 9 A.M to 5 P.M, Central Standard Time]
E-mail: support@truckdues.com
Live chat with our tax representatives.
Have a Good One! See you over the next article.