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It’s time for some much-needed Monday Morning brain stimulation!
1. Is my HVUT renewal due the same time my vehicle registration renewal is due?
No. Although you need a current stamped Schedule 1 to renew your tags, they are not necessarily due at the same time.
Every year the HVUT renewal period opens July 1st and closes at the end of August. All renewals must be filed and taxes paid during this period, regardless of when your vehicle registration is due. If you wait to file your renewal until you need your tags, you will owe additional late fees on top of the heavy vehicle tax. When filling out your Form 2290 for your renewal, your first-used month is automatically July.
2. My taxable gross weight has increased. Do I need to file a new Form 2290?
No, but you may need to file a Form 2290 Amendment, which can also be easily E-filed through ExpressTruckTax.
If your gross vehicle weight has increased enough to bump you up into a higher weight category, then you can E-file a 2290 Amendment and only pay the difference. For a step-by-step guide to E-filing an Amendment for a Weight Increase, check out this blog.
3. My credits are greater than the tax due. How do I get this money back?
4. Can I pay my HVUT with a debit or credit card?
No, the IRS no longer accepts tax payments in the form of a debit or credit card. However, you may pay our E-filing fee with either.
The IRS only accepts payments from Direct Debit (Electronic Funds Withdrawal), EFTPS, or by Check or Money order. When paying by check or money order, be sure to attach a 2290-V payment voucher. If you E-file with us, we’ll automatically create a completed payment voucher for you!
5. Where is your Support Team located, and how can I reach them?
Our Support Team is proudly located in the USA at our headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Not only are we USA-based, but we offer support in English and Spanish, all year long. We don’t just hire one or two people to provide seasonal tax support during the renewal period. Instead, we have a dedicated team that does nothing but provide HVUT support every day of the year.
We take great pride in being immersed in the transportation industry and talking to truckers, fleet owners, farmers, and CPA’s every day. We know this gives us an understanding of the industry that can’t be replicated, and it helps us to continue offering you the support experience of a lifetime.
You can reach us via phone Monday through Friday from 8am-6pm EST at 704.234.6005. You can also shoot us a message via live online chat, or email us at support@expresstrucktax.com for 24/7 emergency assistance.