IRS Form 2290 Amendments Mistakes can happen. When you have vehicle identification numbers of up to 17 characters with numbers and alphabets mixed, mistakes will happen. For example, you type 5 instead of S. To err is human. You file form 2290 and pay $550 to IRS and get your IRS stamped Schedule 1. You take it to the DMV or the Carrier, and then you realize that the Schedule 1 has the wrong VIN. What do you do? We've got information on tax forms, answers to tax questions, and the low down on e-filing. Stop by often for updates and tips from the IRS and deals. You have E-Filed Form 2290 with ExpressTruckTax.com, paid your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax and received your Schedule 1. For most truckers, that takes care of the HVUT filing until next year, unless you need to make an amendment. The most common reason for Amendments are: •
VIN correction (FOR FREE)
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Mileage limit is exceeded
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Taxable Gross Weight Increases
VIN correction: VIN Correction is filed if you have made a mistake in any of the VIN in the previously E-file IRS form 2290. VIN Corrections can be only done for Taxable or suspended vehicles and not for credit vehicles or for prior year suspended vehicles. When you file a VIN Correction Form 2290, you can’t combine it with claiming credits on the same form. The wrong VIN must have been paid for in the original form 2290. Otherwise, the IRS will assign penalties in addition to the actual tax.
Taxable Gross Weight Increases: Taxable gross weight of a vehicle increases during the period and the vehicle falls in a new higher category. For instance, an increase in maximum load customarily carried may change the taxable gross weight. When this happens, you need to calculate and report the additional tax for the remainder of the period on E-file Form 2290 Taxes, also you need to check the