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Say no to Paper Filing Says, the IRS & Think Trade Inc!

TaxesFew years back, The Internal Revenue Service announced that they will not be mailing Form 2290 Package to Federal Excise tax Form 2290 taxpayers. This initiative was taken to encourage electronic filing (E-filing). Although the IRS has mandated Trucking Companies with 25 or more Heavy Vehicles to e-file, the IRS actively encourages everyone Trucker to file the Form 2290 electronically. The IRS has legitimate reason to do this because filing electronically is the quickest, easiest, and safest way to file tax returns.

Fortunately, it has become incredibly easy to Efile Form 2290 or other Tax forms associated with the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) such as Form 8849 Schedule 6. All you have to do is log on to www.Tax2290.com and start filing. You can file your for Form 2290, 2290 Amendments, Form 8849, Form 720, and Prepare your Fuel Tax report (IFTA) through www.taxexcise.com. Continue reading

New Rules Laid by the FMCSA for Truckers

Truck drivers drive during the odd hours of the night and even during the harsh weather conditions. Not having enough rest and not eating proper food have made it difficult for truckers to drive with complete attention and are the reasons for the increasing accidents too. Therefore, to help truckers improve their lifestyle and save them from accidents new rules have been implemented by the FMCSA in the recent times. However, it is important for trucking companies and truckers to follow the safety rules, keep themselves alert, and take care of their health. Read this blog to learn about the new rule imposed by the FMCSA. Continue reading

Difficulties of Paper Filing an IRS Form 2290 (HVUT)

File form 2290 online!

Although the IRS still accepts physical tax returns by postal mail, it is true that encourageE-Filing more and more. One particular example of this is IRS Form 2290, which is used to collect what is referred to as the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax or HVUT. It is a fee that the IRS requires all vehicles with registered gross weights equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds to pay annually on heavy vehicles operating on public highways. Continue reading