What Is Form 2290 and Why Does VIN Matter

Form 2290 is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) form for vehicles grossing over 55,000 pounds. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) serves this form’s most important purpose; it specifies the exact vehicle that is being taxed. If you enter a wrong VIN on Form 2290, you can face any number of problems: registration renewal, tax processing, and fines could all complicate matters.

Common Reasons for VIN Errors on Form 2290

Finally, the last area, and unfortunately, the most common problem area, are VIN errors. Some of them include:

• Typos or misreading the VIN : letters swapped for numbers e.g. 0 ‘O’ and vice versa.
• Using Wrong Vehicle’s VIN : substituting the VIN for a different truck other than the one in possession.
• Incomplete or Missing VIN : Leaving out a digit or in putting an invalid format.

Steps To Fix VIN Error On Form 2290

It is easy to fix a VIN error in Form 2290 as long as it has not been submitted. Here’s how to fix the mistake.

Acquire IRS Form 2290 Vehicle Identification Number Correction Form

Mistakes in a VIN can be fixed through a filing called a VIN Correction Request alongside Form 2290. Just like Visa applications, these forms can also be found on the IRS website and e-filing agencies.

Capture All Essential Details

Prior to making submissions, corrections need the following:

• Scheduled One from the original Form 2290.
• Appropriate Vehicle Identification Number.
• Wrong VIN that is going to be changed.

Correct the VIN

There are two acceptable approaches to fix the VIN. Both of these approaches cover the following methods.

E-filing the VIN correction

• Submitting the Form 2290 through any online portal permits e-filing corrections to a VIN.
• Compared to other methods, e-filing happens to be ICE – Instant, Convenient and Efficient. Most updates get processed within a day.

Paper filing the VIN correction

In case Form 2290 was filed in print, the completed corrections where posted will need to be sent to the IRS location that process the Form 2290.

Processing for paper corrections can take up to 6 weeks.

Verify the Corrected Schedule 1

After the IRS attends to your corrections, a new stamped Schedule 1 accompanied with the correct VIN can be found in your mailbox. Remember to file this away as well as give it to your State's DMV or trucking company should the need arise.

Key Points To Remember

• VIN corrections are only for errors; you cannot use it in order to file a different vehicle.
• No additional tax are required for VIN corrections.
• E-filing is the fastest means of having your corrections made.

Correcting a mistake on the VIN assigned to an Form 2290 is straightforward as long as you follow specific instruction. Whether you decide to e-file or mail your correction, timely action is guaranteed so that your truck does not violate IRS's rules. If you want to save time, please seek help from an approved IRS e-filing service.

Note: For more information, visit IRS website