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basic 2290 question (Heavy Vehicle Tax)

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by BORNtoROAM, Jan 30, 2014.

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  1. Jan 30, 2014 #1
    BORNtoROAM

    BORNtoROAM Light Load Member

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    so i'm a new owner/operator and am leasing my truck to a company and they gave me a list of things i need to get before i can start. i got my bobtail insurance today, so all i have left to take care of is my 2290

    well i attempted to file online and went to a few different sites and all of them ask for my EIN number. well a couple people told me that as a sole proprietorship i don't need an EIN, or that my EIN would be my social security number. but i'm not able to enter my ssn and they won't let me leave the EIN box blank.


    so do i need an EIN? figured someone here would have all the answers i need. google wasn't much help surprisingly. and google seemed to confirm that you don't need an EIN for a sole proprietorship, but didn't spell it out plainly


    thanks for any help you might have to offer
     
    BORNtoROAM, Jan 30, 2014
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  3. Jan 30, 2014 #2
    Roadmedic

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    You do not actually need one, but it is free and easy to get. I would strongly suggest it. You might be in a situation of having to provide 1099's as well for payments made to non corporations.
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2014 #3
    texastruckertaxpro

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    BORNtoROAM and Roadmedic Thank this.
  5. Jan 30, 2014 #4
    spyder7723

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    Unless it has changed, the irs would not accept a2290 form without an ein number.
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2014 #5
    Roadmedic

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    I did it from memory from a many years ago. Did not want to waste the time to check.

    You are right on the requirement.
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2014 #6
    texastruckertaxpro

    texastruckertaxpro Bobtail Member

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    All good. Nothing is constant with the IRS except change.
     
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    Simplespeed Thanks this.
  9. Jan 30, 2014 #7
    Roadmedic

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    Amazes me that many do not check on their own.
     
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  10. Jan 30, 2014 #8
    texastruckertaxpro

    texastruckertaxpro Bobtail Member

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    It keeps me in business, so no complaints here.
     
    texastruckertaxpro, Jan 30, 2014
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    BORNtoROAM Thanks this.
  11. Jan 30, 2014 #9
    Roadmedic

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    True, but I tend to avoid new business. I am trying to get out of it.
     
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  12. Jan 30, 2014 #10
    BORNtoROAM

    BORNtoROAM Light Load Member

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    awesome, much appreciated. gotta love this board :D


    i'm surprised my employer didn't have this information. they made it sound like i just register online and pay and that's it
     
    BORNtoROAM, Jan 30, 2014
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