This time of the year, the federal vehicle use taxes on a heavy highway falls due and has to be renewed with the IRS by filing Form 2290 and Schedule 1. The taxes are paid in full and it is an annual tax valid from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Every highway vehicle that weights 55,000 pounds or more automatically falls due for this 2290 taxes, irrespective of the earlier filing period and month.
Reporting Period:
Form 2290 and Schedule 1 is reported between July 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019; for the tax year July 2019 – June 2020. However for this year, August 31 falls on a weekend and the next business day, September 3, 2019 is the new due date. The day next to Labor Day. Less time left for paper work, try electronic filing for faster processing and issuing you back the IRS watermarked Schedule 1 proof of payment.
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There are lot things a trucker has to check on his heavy truck before he could hit the road. We all know preparation is the key to success, once the truck hits the highway the driver is all by himself. It’s always good to have a check list so that he can stay out of trouble. Few important things include Change of Oil and filter it needed. The Tires need a complete inspection before your journey begins, it needs to be checked for wear and tear and pressure as well. All the fluid levels have to be checked, brake fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, transmission fluid and washer fluid too. If the checks show low levels, have the truck serviced.