Form 2290 Deadline Today for Vehicles First Used in January 2013

Today is the last day of February and that means today is the deadline to file Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicles that were first placed on public highways during January 2013. A Vehicle is considered to be a taxable vehicle if it was operating on public roads between the tax periods of July through June. A vehicle is also considered to be taxable if it has a taxable gross weight of at least 55,000 pounds and travels at least 5,000 miles during the tax period (7,500 miles if used for agriculture). Just give Truck Services of North America a call at 803.386.0320 and have your business...

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Tomorrow is the Form 2290 Deadline

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, 2013 is the deadline to file Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes on any vehicles that were first placed on public highways during the month of January.  On the road and unable to file on your own?  No problem, just give us a call and we’ll take care of it for you.   We take all your information over the phone and submit it to the IRS on your behalf!  All we need is your information and a signed Form 8453, giving us the authorization to file for you.  We can fax you the form, you sign it a fax it back and we take care of...

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All About IFTA

The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is an agreement between the lower 48 states of the United States and the Canadian provinces (except Northwestern Territories, Nunavut and Yukon), to simplify the reporting of fuel use by motor carriers that operate in more than one jurisdiction. Under IFTA, you are able to file one return in your base jurisdiction and that jurisdiction will allocate the money appropriately.  This agreement definitely simplified what used to be a very long and time-consuming process. Who is required to file? This tax is required for motor vehicles...

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IRS Warns of Phishing Email Scam

On February 22, 2013, the IRS posted the following on their website regarding bogus IRS emails: Beware of Bogus IRS Emails The IRS receives thousands of reports every year from taxpayers who receive emails out-of-the-blue claiming to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name or logo to make the message appear authentic so you will respond to it. In reality, it’s a scam known as “phishing,” attempting to trick you into revealing your personal and financial information. The criminals then use this information to commit identity theft or steal your money. The IRS has this advice...

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Form 8849-Claim For Refund of Excise Taxes

If you sell a vehicle after you have filed your Form 2290 Return, you would need to file Form 8849, Schedule 6 in order to claim your credit.  You would also use Form 8849 if your vehicle was stolen, destroyed or for any vehicle on which the tax was paid on Form 2290 if the vehicle was used 5,000 miles or less on public highways (7,500 or less for agricultural vehicles) during the tax period (July 1–June 30). As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America can file your Form 8849 for you.  TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way. Check out all our services...

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Truckers Save Time and Money

As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America takes care of filing the necessary paperwork on your behalf for registrations, renewals, quarterly taxes, permits and more, so you don’t have to mess with it allowing you to stay focused on the road.   Here are some of the many services we handle: Operating Authority We handle the complicated process of getting your operating authority to give you the freedom and ability to operate on your own. USDOT Number The USDOT Number is a unique identifier used to monitor your company’s safety and compliance...

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1st Quarter Highway Use Tax Deadline

1st Quarter NY HUT, KYU, New Mexico and Oregon Weight Distance Tax Returns will be due April 30, 2013. New York Highway Use Tax (NYHUT) Carriers operating certain commercial motor vehicles that weigh 18,000 lbs or greater in New York are required to register and obtain NYHUT tax credentials. Once a NYHUT account has been established, carriers must file and pay mileage tax on a quarterly basis. Kentucky Use Tax (KYU Number) All commercial motor vehicles (except buses) with a gross weight of 60,000 lbs and over traveling into or through Kentucky must be registered...

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