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Continue readingTruckers! we’re reminding those who used the heavy vehicles on road for the first time in September 2021 since the new tax reporting year started for the federal heavy vehicle use tax filing, since July has the 2290 taxes due this November 1, 2021. This is a pro rated or partial period federal vehicle use tax on heavy highway vehicles. The IRS insist on electronic filing as the best way to complete and pay the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes (FHVUT), get it processed online and receive the IRS Watermarked Schedule 1 Proof of Payment instantly. At TaxExcise, we power truckers with the smart and fastest service to report and pay the 2290 taxes online through Tax2290. We have a dedicated help desk to guide and help the truckers to complete the 2290 tax reporting, talk to us at 866 – 245 – 3918. Live Chat Support is also available at https://TaxExcise.com/te.
Form 2290 is estimated and paid in full for the whole year, however if you started using the vehicle any time after the renewal in July your taxes will be calculated on a Prorated basis in other words taxes will be calculated based on the month the vehicle was first used. Form 2290 must also be filed once a new vehicle is placed in service. You must report these units before the last day of the month following the month the vehicle was first used on public highways. For example, if a vehicle is placed in service in August, then the deadline to have this reported is September 30th.
Electronically reporting tax returns has always been the most preferred option as it helps you receive your stamped proof within a few minutes. For users who have purchased a new vehicle or have started using their vehicle in the month of August 2021 do note that the deadline to have the HVUT Form 2290 filed is Today, September 30th. Failure to file before this deadline will result in penalties and late filing fees from the IRS. So be sure to stay compliant with the IRS and have the Pro-rated Form 2290 completed at the earliest.
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Truckers, may we have your attention please, The deadline was August 31, 2021, to complete your form 2290 renewal for the tax year 2020-21, however, you still can e-file if you haven’t already, but it’s preferable to file now than later. The shorter time you wait to file, the lower the penalty will be. There’s also a prorated form 2290 to deal with, which is due by September 30, 2021, for trucks that were first utilized in August 2021.
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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 2021.
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