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Tax Relief for Truckers

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For owner-operators, the beginning of a new year is more than a time to celebrate. It’s a time to start thinking about taxes. Even though the IRS says you don’t have to complete them until the April deadline, now’s the time to take action. Doing so can save you money—and also prevent headaches later on. Trucker tax relief: Make tax deductions a top priority while what can and can’t be counted as legitimate business expenses can be difficult to discern, here are some common deductions available to truckers who own and operate their own vehicle: •    Fuel.   Typically a driver’s largest expense, fuel can also be your largest deduction, sometimes resulting in thousands of dollars in tax savings each year. •    Tolls and other fees.   Road and bridge tolls you are required to pay along your routes are tax deductible, as are scale fees, licensing fees, parking and other expenses required to operate. However, you can’t deduct traffic tickets or any attorney fees you pay to fight such ti

Taxpayer Assistance Centers Service Changes for 2012 Filing Season

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Beginning this year, IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers generally will not accept bulk returns for processing and mailing, particularly when it affects taxpayer services. The IRS hopes to eliminate the practice of taxpayer representatives dropping off completed returns for processing, especially during peak operating periods. The intent of this policy change is not to limit assistance to taxpayers or their authorized representatives.  Nor is it intended to limit taxpayer representatives’ visits to support their clients, particularly in situations where the taxpayer is facing financial harm or undue hardship, such as delinquent returns or to start or stop an installment agreement. It is designed, primarily, to stop the practice of dropping off returns solely for processing and mailing when the returns can be mailed directly to the IRS processing center. The TACs will accept returns with imminent statute implications, with remittances or other situations where it's in the best interest

Misconception between TIN & EIN

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Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identification number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws. It is issued either by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or by the IRS. A Social Security number (SSN) is issued by the SSA whereas all other TINs are issued by the IRS. Taxpayer Identification Numbers Social Security Number " SSN " Employer Identification Number " EIN " Individual Taxpayer Identification Number " ITIN " Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions " ATIN " Preparer Taxpayer Identification Number " PTIN " Note: The temporary IRS Numbers previously assigned are no longer valid. Do I Need One? A TIN must be furnished on returns, statements, and other tax related documents. For example a number must be furnished: When filing your tax re

Why HVUT Form 2290 online

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Why Should I not paper file my HVUT Form 2290 returns? What are the benefits with filing HVUT Form 2290 online? Which mode of filing does IRS recommend? If you are a fleet owner /operator with the above questions in mind, this article is a must read for you. Read through this article to understand the benefits of filing HVUT Form 2290 online. It is mandatory that Fleet owners and operators filing HVUT Form 2290 for more than 25 heavy highway vehicles need to e-file their returns. It is essential to note that IRS recommends all owner operators, and tax practitioners to file their HVUT form 2290 online. HVUT form 2290 online is nothing but e-filing the HVUT Tax returns. HVUT Form 2290 Online Filing Basics: Electronic filing or e-filing is the procedure of submitting Tax Returns to IRS via Internet. E-file of heavy vehicle use tax return is mandatory for tax returns reporting 25 or more vehicles that the taxpayer files for the scheduled period. Paper Filing D

E-file an IRS Form 2290 in Easy Steps only with TaxExcise

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In order to   file a Form 2290 with the IRS ,  the process is easier than it has ever been. All that is needed to file this return is a basic understanding of your business information and an Internet connection. The quickest and easiest way to file this form is through   TaxExcise.com   an IRS Authorized first E-File Provider for the   Form 2290 . With   TaxExcise.com , it is incredibly easy to login and get going. The system is built to break the complex tax form into a series of easy to understand questions. There is no confusing tax jargon, just simple questions that are easy to answer. The IRS payment can be made by 4 methods:   Electronic Funds Withdrawal , EFTPS, Check, or Money Order. The IRS does not accept Credit Cards for the   Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Payment . (The filing fees imposed by   TaxExcise.com can be paid by Credit Card). Each person who files the   IRS Form 2290   with the IRS through   TaxExcise.com will receive an Email Notifications to let them know when t

Few Points To Keep In Mind While Efiling Your 2290

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Tax2290.com  is the quickest, easiest, and best way for  filing your Form 2290  ( Heavy Truck Use Tax ) online with the IRS . Here are a few points to keep in mind while  e-filing . • E-file your 2290 returns with Tax2290.com • Review EIN# [ Employer Identification Number ] • Review your Tax Year and Month • Review your VIN [ Vehicle Identification Number ] • Choose a payment option to the IRS • Review all the information • Double check your Business Name • E-File Your 2290 Return Choose an IRS payment option: There are several options to pay the HVUT taxes with the IRS . • Electronic Funds Withdrawal : The IRS will debit the taxes due from your Bank. • EFTPS: You have to schedule the payment to the IRS by logging into  EFTPS.gov . • Check/Money Order: The IRS also accepts Check/Money Order as long as it is sent in by the  end of the month. We strongly advise our Canadian customers to use this option as EFW will not work for Canadian Banks . Note : if you choose Direct Debit (EFW)