We have been through an unpredictable ride in 2020 that had made living life quite hard for people across the globe. But as we end the year, let us leave behind the bad memories and embrace the new year, 2021, with much-needed hopes and happiness.
With the New Year ahead of us we tend to get excited as it marks a new beginning and enables us to start with a clean slate with new goals, dreams, and resolutions. Here’s to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old. May all your heart’s desires come true.
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.
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 2ndfor 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 2nddeadline.
Electronically filing returns has always been a savior to many, and with all the ongoing delays and unprecedented circumstances receiving much needed Stamped copies is the need of the hour. As the tax season has come to an end and with the COVID situation weakening we at TaxExcise.com would like to keep you informed about a few recent updates. The Internal Revenue Service has sent a notice to states regarding a delay in processing Form 2290 payments. The notice stated that due to the ongoing situation taxpayers who filed a paper Form 2290 to report and pay the highway use tax for the current tax year period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, can expect a significant delay in receiving their IRS-stamped Form 2290 Schedule 1. This means owner-operators and businesses alike who paid by check won’t be getting their Schedule 1 proof anytime soon.
Though there
is a delay, filers and preparers alike who have mailed in payments and filed
through paper can still breathe a sigh of relief. Any documentation such as a
photocopy of the check or any proof of already payments can be used by truckers
who are needing to renew the registration of a vehicle during July, August and
September. For further detailed information filers who filed through paper can
also visit https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue
That being said we would also not like you to miss out on the upcoming September 30 deadline, E-file form 2290 now for vehicles first used or put into service in the month of August. Though there is a delay in receiving paper-filed returns the IRS E-file service are active and returns filed online have a faster turnaround time with Stamped copies being made available in a few minutes. Being the only IRS Authorised E-File Service Provider that’s over a Decade-Old it is important that we stand up to your expectations and provide you with continuous support, guidance, and undisrupted service. What sets us apart as a company is our vast knowledge gained over the years and unmatched customer service.
For any tax-related questions feel free to reach our fully operational help desk. We’re available on all Business days between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time. Our three-way line of communication allows you to speak to us by phone @ 866-245-3918 or write to us at support@taxexcise.com, to have your questions answered instantly do also try out the LIVE CHAT option available on the Website.
Under the CARES Act, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has
been issuing Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) as part of the economic
relief effort. The Internal Revenue Service announced significant enhancements
to the “Get My Payment” tool to deliver an improved and smoother experience for
Americans eligible to receive Economic Impact Payments.
The enhancements, which started last month, adjusted several
items related to the online tool, which debuted on April 15. The additional
changes will help millions of additional taxpayers with new or expanded
information and access to adding direct deposit information.
“We delivered Get My Payment with new capabilities that did
not exist during any similar relief program, including the ability to receive
direct deposit information that accelerates payments to millions of people,”
said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “These further enhancements will help even
more taxpayers. We urge people who haven’t received a payment date yet to visit
Get My Payment again for the latest information. IRS teams worked long hours to
deliver Get My Payment in record time, and we will continue to make
improvements to help Americans.”
“We encourage people to check back in and visit Get My
Payment,” Rettig added. “These enhancements will help many taxpayers. By using
Get My Payment now, more people will be able to get payments quickly by being
able to add direct deposit information.”
How to use Get My
Payment
Available only on IRS.gov,
the online application is safe and secure to use. Taxpayers need a few pieces
of information to quickly obtain the status of their payment and, where needed,
provide their bank account information. Having a copy of their most recent tax
return can help speed the process.
For taxpayers to track the status of their payment, this
feature will show taxpayers the scheduled delivery date by direct deposit or
mail and the last four digits of the bank account being used if the IRS has
direct deposit information. They will need to enter basic information
including:
Social Security number
Date of birth, and
Mailing address used on their tax return.
Taxpayers needing to add their bank account information to
speed receipt of their payment will also need to provide the following
additional information:
Their Adjusted Gross Income from their most
recent tax return submitted, either 2019 or 2018
The refund or amount owed from their latest
filed tax return
Bank account type, account and routing numbers
Get My Payment cannot update bank account information after
an Economic Impact Payment has been scheduled for delivery. To help protect
against potential fraud, the tool also does not allow people to change bank
account information already on file with the IRS.
Our heroes never fail to amaze us. If they stop the world stops. Truck drivers brave the new outbreak to deliver goods and services around the country. Though most of the highways are shut down deliveries of groceries and basic supplies have hit an all-time high, with shoppers piling up on supplies. Truckers are working flat-out to keep stores and businesses stocked as consumers worry about riding out home quarantines. Trucking companies are running full throttle to keep up with supply which means as always drivers are needed to stay on the road.
Our greatest strength is our Truckers, we take this moment in appreciating all the efforts taken risking amidst the COVID-19 in delivering the goods/ commodities for the common pubic by staying safe and driving safe, THANK YOU.
We also like to keep you posted that the regular deadline for filing Federal Income Tax Returns has been extended three months, the new deadline to file income tax extension is July 15, 2020, due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, there has been no confirmation on the HVUT Form 2290 filing and tax payment deadline extensions, or for the quarterly federal excise tax form 720 and IFTA. Do tune in or check back with us for any recent updates on tax deadlines. So it would be safer to not miss the current tax filing deadline March 31, 2020, to file Pro-rated Form 2290 due only for vehicles first used in February 2020 since July 1, 2019.
As we navigate this latest economic challenge brought on by the Covid-19 outbreak, we are having to take special measures to keep business “as usual” for our employees and the businesses and owner-operators we partner with. It is important that we provide you the continuous support, guidance with undisrupted service; we’ve taken all the necessary measures to remotely be at your reach through all our 3-way communication. You can reach us for any kind of assistance related to Form 2290, Form 720, Form IFTA, Form 8849 refund claims and status, and Income Tax extension filings by Phone 866-245-3918, Email: support@taxexcise.com & Live Chat support from our website www.TaxExcise.com.
You might not have access to the IRS offices for the filings due to the lockdown, it would be in your best interest to e-file your Form 2290 from home while quarantined. The IRS has been actively processing all Form 2290 tax returns electronically, use our website to get your returns filed instantly. You may also use our Android and iOS app for your filings.
Be safe out there dear truckers while you deliver us the life’s necessities!
