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Deadline on Form 2290 for Vehicles First Used in October

Being in business for over a decade and having processed millions of returns we have gained vast experience and knowledge that has allowed us to tackle any fluctuation and unprecedented market changes. Being a trucker essentially means being prepared to expect the unexpected, we at TaxExcise.com the most preferred website to E-File Federal excise tax forms would like to keep you reminded about the upcoming deadline for form 2290.

Filing form 2290 is made much easier and less complicated since e-file came into effect, the IRS strongly recommends to E-file if you are expecting to report more than 25 vehicles, this makes processing returns faster, and stamped Schedule 1 copies are made available within a few minutes.

The Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax needs to be filed by anyone who has registered or is required to register a heavy highway motor vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more in their name at the time of first use on the public highways. This filing deadline is not the same as the Vehicle Registration date. Irrespective of the vehicle registration renewal date form 2290 has to be filed for any vehicle used after July in a tax period by the last day of the month following the month the vehicle was first used on public highways.

Form 2290 is due by November 30th for vehicles first used or put into service in the month of October 2020.

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Today is the Deadline to file Pro-rated Form 2290 and 3rd Qtr IFTA tax returns, E-file Now!

We have an important message about your Form 2290 tax returns, today is the deadline to file Form 2290 HVUT tax return for vehicles first used since September 2020. So if you bought a new truck and put it in service in the month of September 2020 but haven’t filed your Form 2290 tax return yet, you must prepare and file it by today, November 2nd, 2020

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Pro-Rated Form 2290 & Q3 IFTA that are required to be filed by October 31, 2020 can be filed by November 2, 2020

Deadlines are constant reminders that allow you to get tax returns completed on time and also stay compliant with the IRS. Paying taxes before the due date always gives you the upper hand.

We at www.taxexcise.com/ www.tax2290.com would like to keep you reminded of the forms that are due by end of this month:

  • Form 2290: The Federal Excise Tax Form 2290 also known as Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is due by November 2nd  for any new vehicle that was purchased or first put into service in the month of September.
  • IFTA: International Fuel Tax Agreement is due by November 2nd for the third quarter of 2020. IFTA is filed for vehicles that travel in at least 2 or more IFTA jurisdictions. All reports will have the amount of fuel used and mileage covered under each state jurisdiction traveled. IFTA fuel reports are due four times a year, the last day of the month after each quarter closes. Prepare this report for the third quarter of 2020 before the November 2nd deadline.
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An overview of excise tax by the Internal Revenue Service

In general, an excise tax is a tax is imposed on the sale of specific goods or services, or on certain uses. Federal excise tax is usually imposed on the sale of things like fuel, airline tickets, heavy trucks and highway tractors, indoor tanning, tires, tobacco and other goods and services.

Businesses that are subject to excise tax generally must file a Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return to report the tax to the IRS. Excise taxes are imposed on a wide variety of goods, services and activities. The tax may be imposed at the time of

  • Import
  • Sale by the manufacturer
  • Sale by the retailer
  • Use by the manufacturer or consumer

Many excise taxes go into trust funds for projects related to the taxed product or service, such as highway and airport improvements. Excise taxes are independent of income taxes. Often, the retailer, manufacturer or importer must pay the excise tax to the IRS and file the Form 720. They may pass the cost of the excise tax on to the buyer. 

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Form 2290 Due Now for Vehicles First Used in August 2020!

The Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 needs to be completed by owner-operators and business owners alike who are registered or are required to register a heavy highway motor vehicle. Electronically filing Form 2290 enables you to receive your Schedule 1 in a few minutes rather than waiting a few months on forms mailed in. This filing deadline is not the same as the Vehicle Registration date, Irrespective of the vehicle registration renewal, form 2290 has to be completed for any vehicle used during a tax period by the last day of the month following the month the vehicle was first used on public highways. Form 2290 is due by September 30 for vehicles first put into service in the month of August 2020.

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