- June 25, 2021
Form 2290 is used for reporting and paying the tax for the heavy highway vehicle use on public roads and is meant for vehicles that exceed the taxable weight of 50,000 pounds or more. Form 2290 should be filed between July 1st, 2021, and June 30th, 2022 to prevent late fines and penalties, but the best practice is to pre-file the Form between June 1st, 2021, and June 30th, 2021. Pre-filing the Form renders a host of advantages and by pre-filing the taxpayer can get their stamped schedule 1 by July 2021. It also helps the taxpayers to avoid the rush of peak season and get schedule 1 quicker. There will be ample time for correcting the Form if it is rejected for some reason.
Tips to pre-file Form 2290 with IRS
Filing Form 2290 is mandatory for every heavy vehicle that operates on the public highways and pre-filing the form prevents all last-minute hurdles and tensions. If you have decided to pre-file Form 2290, here are few things that will guide you towards a hassle-free filing process.
- Gather all relevant information:
The tax filer should use the employer identification number for filing Form 2290, and cannot use their social security number. The form should be filed under the same name as it is given in the EIN. Get ready with the vehicle identification numbers of all the vehicles you for filing with the IRS along with the taxable gross weight of each of the vehicles.
2. Mode of filing the Form:
The best option to file Form 2290 is e-filing, especially if the truck owners want to register 25 vehicles or more. This helps in faster processing and the taxpayer will get the watermarked Schedule 1 within few minutes. The other option to file Form with the IRS is to mail the duly filled Form 2290 to the IRS at the correct mailing address. If the File is sent through the mail, the stamped schedule 1 will be sent within 6 weeks after IRS receives Form 2290.
3. Payment options:
IRS expects the taxpayers to pay their tax in full along with Form 2290. The tax amount can be paid either by debit or credit card and can be paid over the phone, internet, or mobile device. These payment options are common for both e-filing or sending the form over mail.
4. Take help from an authorized e-file provider:
Make sure to e-file Form 2290 with an authorized e-file provider. These companies help in submitting the e-file application that meets the eligibility criteria and also perform a suitability check before the IRS assigns the electronic filing identification number.
E-filing form 2290 has become easy and convenient with Tax2efile as they make use of the latest data protection technology to ensure that the information is kept safe and secure at all times. Our team of experts always stands by the side of the customer to answer all their e-filing questions to help them stay compliant with the standards and avoid fines and penalties.
