Hi All,
This message would only pertain to thoughs of you who drive tractor/trailers. The company that you are leased to, if they did not tell you that you have to File Federal Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return by AUGUST 31th of each year.
This is the filing deadline for vehicles ithat are already in service after July1, 2008 though June 30, 2009.
If you purchased a new truck after July 1, 2008 it will be prorated based on the date that it was purchased But, for this year it will be the same amount as stated below.
There is a penalty, I really don't know what the penalty is for not filing you would have to call them to find out.
Just follow the directions, they request the Vin# of the truck or trucks that you own, there is a chart listing the number of LBS your GVW is and the amount of the tax involved, for over 75,000 lbs the fee is $550.00 and it must be paid with the return
Make out your Check/Money Order to "THE U.S.TREASURY", MAKE SURE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, AND PHONE #, AND A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT ITS FOR, ON THE DESCRIPTION LINE, PUT FORM 2290- 2008 Put it in the envelope and Mail it to
ALL FORMS 2290s GO TO THIS ADDRESS NO MATTER WHAT STATE YOU RESIDE IN.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
PO BOX 1236
CHARLOTTE, NC 29201-1236
MARKING THE ENVELOPE ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE " FORM 2290- 2008
If you do not prepare the return yourself, the person who you do business with as your accountant, tax preparer, or anyone who knows how to fill it out.
We can fill them out for you just e-mail, or call me at the address below. The cost to fill out the form is $50.00. up to 3 trucks. if you have a fleet of 20 tractors or more with an 80,000 lb GVW. Your return must be Electronically filed.
Make sure you keep a copy of the 2290 for yourself, anda copy of the check, Once it clears your bank, Make another copy, so you have proof that it was paid. The IRS deposits the check As Soon As they Receive it.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask,
Franklin Katz, ATP, PA, CPB
Franks Tax & Business Service
120 York Rd
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 739-4039
Fax: (704) 739-3934
E-mail [email protected]
Circular 230 Disclaimer - Any tax advice in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of (1) avoiding tax related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or tax-related matters addressed herein.
This message would only pertain to thoughs of you who drive tractor/trailers. The company that you are leased to, if they did not tell you that you have to File Federal Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return by AUGUST 31th of each year.
This is the filing deadline for vehicles ithat are already in service after July1, 2008 though June 30, 2009.
If you purchased a new truck after July 1, 2008 it will be prorated based on the date that it was purchased But, for this year it will be the same amount as stated below.
There is a penalty, I really don't know what the penalty is for not filing you would have to call them to find out.
Just follow the directions, they request the Vin# of the truck or trucks that you own, there is a chart listing the number of LBS your GVW is and the amount of the tax involved, for over 75,000 lbs the fee is $550.00 and it must be paid with the return
Make out your Check/Money Order to "THE U.S.TREASURY", MAKE SURE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, AND PHONE #, AND A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT ITS FOR, ON THE DESCRIPTION LINE, PUT FORM 2290- 2008 Put it in the envelope and Mail it to
ALL FORMS 2290s GO TO THIS ADDRESS NO MATTER WHAT STATE YOU RESIDE IN.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
PO BOX 1236
CHARLOTTE, NC 29201-1236
MARKING THE ENVELOPE ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE " FORM 2290- 2008
If you do not prepare the return yourself, the person who you do business with as your accountant, tax preparer, or anyone who knows how to fill it out.
We can fill them out for you just e-mail, or call me at the address below. The cost to fill out the form is $50.00. up to 3 trucks. if you have a fleet of 20 tractors or more with an 80,000 lb GVW. Your return must be Electronically filed.
Make sure you keep a copy of the 2290 for yourself, anda copy of the check, Once it clears your bank, Make another copy, so you have proof that it was paid. The IRS deposits the check As Soon As they Receive it.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask,
Franklin Katz, ATP, PA, CPB
Franks Tax & Business Service
120 York Rd
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 739-4039
Fax: (704) 739-3934
E-mail [email protected]
Circular 230 Disclaimer - Any tax advice in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of (1) avoiding tax related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or tax-related matters addressed herein.
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