IRS Form 2290 - Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes

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Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) November 16, 2011 -- What is HVUT?
HVUT, or Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is the fee imposed by the IRS annually on heavy vehicles that operate on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds.

The taxable gross weight of a vehicle is determined by adding the following:

The actual unloaded weight of the vehicle, when it is fully equipped for service
The actual unloaded weight of any trailers or semitrailers fully equipped for service normally used in addition to the vehicle

The weight of the maximum load that can be carried on the vehicle and on any trailers or semitrailers typically used with the vehicle
For Buses, The taxable gross weight is its actual unloaded weight fully equipped for service in addition to 150 pounds for each seat provided for passengers and driver.



The Tax Calculations:

The tax year for Form 2290 starts in July and ends in June of the next year. If the gross taxable weight is from 55,000 to 75,000 pounds, the HVUT is $100, plus $22 per thousand pounds over 55,000 pounds. For over 75,000 pound vehicles, the maximum HVUT is $550/ year. The taxes are lower for logging vehicles. Logging Vehicles are vehicles which are primarily used for transporting products harvested from the forest and is registered with a state agency as such.

Taxes are prorated for any vehicles placed into service after the month of July.


HVUT Exemptions:
There are a number of groups that receive exemptions from HVUT. Such as:

Federal Government
Indian tribal governments (for vehicles used in essential tribal functions)
State & Local governments, including the District of Columbia
Mass transportation authorities
The American Red Cross
Nonprofit volunteer fire departments, ambulance associations or rescue squads

There are also a number of vehicles exempted from the HVUT:

Any vehicle not considered to be a highway motor vehicle — e.g., mobile machinery for non-transportation functions, vehicles specifically designed for off-highway use, and non-transportation trailers and semi-trailers
Qualified blood collecting vehicles used by qualified blood collector organizations
Mobile machinery that is used for non-transportation purposes



Exempt carriers may be required to file tax forms with the IRS or notify the local department of motor vehicles (DMV) of their exempt status

There are other vehicles that are exempt based on the number of miles it is driven:

Commercial Vehicles traveling less than 5,000 miles annually
Agriculture Vehicles traveling less than 7,500 miles annually



The above vehicles are called Suspended Vehicles, but must be reported to the IRS.

What is the Purpose of HVUT?
The HVUT is a significant source of transportation funding in the U.S. In 2006 alone, the HVUT generated more than $1.4 Billion in Federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) revenue.

The Federal HTF protects America's investment in its transportation infrastructure. In 2007 alone, Federal HTF receipts were $39.9 Billion, with $34.9 Billion dedicated to the HTF's Highway Account. The Federal HTF finances a wide spectrum of transportation investments which include:

Highway improvements (e.g., land acquisition, other right-of-way costs, preliminary and construction engineering, construction and reconstruction, resurfacing and restoration costs of roadways and bridges)
Highway and bridge maintenance
Highway law enforcement
Safety programs (e.g., driver education and training, vehicle inspection programs, enforcement of vehicle size and weight limits)
Congestion relief projects
Administrative costs (e.g., research, engineering)

Investment in our nation's highway infrastructure helps:

Save money, time, & lives
Reduce the amount and severity of crashes for all kinds of vehicles
Enhance the ability of emergency responders
Lower fuel and insurance costs
Decrease energy consumption
Ease congestion
Boost air quality
Increase mobility
Improve the efficiency of the movement of goods
Raise business productivity
Strengthen the nation's economic productivity

Since the vast majority of all funds contributed by states to the Federal HTF are returned through highway improvements, this is a direct incentive for state agencies to take necessary measures to enhance HVUT compliance.

www.ExpressTruckTax.com allows you to fill out your IRS Form 2290 online and send it to the IRS electronically! This way you can get a stamped schedule 1 in about 10 minutes. Express Truck Tax is authorized by the IRS to file Form 2290. The taxpayer will then receive the schedule 1 via email or fax as soon as the IRS processes the form. The form will then be watermarked by the IRS instead of an actual physical stamp.

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