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Form 2290 outsourcing for CPAs & EAs
Reviewed by Korey Sharp-Paar · Updated
CPAs and Enrolled Agents serving trucking clients often keep Form 1040 / 1120 / 1065 work in their own practice but outsource the narrow Form 2290 HVUT excise filing to a specialty e-file service. The 2290 is e-filed once it has been checked, for a flat service fee per return, set by fleet size - no per-seat license, no platform contract.
Why outsource the 2290 leg
Form 2290 is an excise-tax filing - different IRS form, different filing window, different supporting paperwork than the Form 1040 / 1120 / 1065 cycle most CPAs run for trucking clients. The 2290 itself is narrow: VINs, weight categories, EIN, first-use dates, and a single calculation of HVUT owed. The complexity is mostly in the e-file plumbing and the state-DMV-acceptance side, not the substantive tax analysis.
For a CPA without a high-volume trucking practice, learning the IRS 2290 e-file portal may not pay off. Outsourcing the e-file leg to a specialty provider - keeping the engagement letter, the substantive review, and the client relationship with the firm - is the cleaner workflow.
How the outsourcing works
The CPA collects the client's VINs, weight categories, EIN, and first-use dates. The client (or the CPA on the client's behalf) places the 2290 order with us. The IRS submission is prepared and e-filed under the client's EIN once it has been checked, and the stamped Schedule 1 PDF is emailed to the address on file as soon as the IRS accepts it. The CPA stays on the engagement letter for the broader tax work; we're a vendor for the 2290 e-file specifically. See the how-to-file-2290 walkthrough for the substantive flow.
What's included in our service
- Form 2290 prepared by a licensed tax preparer
- IRS e-file; stamped Schedule 1 emailed once the IRS accepts
- VIN corrections and amendments: +$45 per return
- Form 8849 Schedule 6 credit-refund preparation for sold/destroyed vehicles
- EIN guidance - the client's EIN goes on the return
- Receipt issued to the credit card / ACH source on file
How fast is it filed?
Your return is transmitted to the IRS once we have checked your return; your stamped Schedule 1 is emailed as soon as the IRS accepts it.
Pricing
A flat service fee per return, set by fleet size. The HVUT itself is paid to the IRS separately.
| Taxable vehicles on the return | Fee per return |
|---|---|
| 1 truck | $115 |
| 2 trucks | $149 |
| 3–24 trucks | $195 |
| 25–100 trucks | $295 |
| 101+ trucks | $595 |
+$45 for amendments and VIN corrections. The HVUT itself is paid to the IRS separately. Re-filing guarantee
Tax-pro 2290 questions
I'm a CPA - can I use Fast Trucking Compliance to file 2290 for my clients?
Yes. Third-party submissions for trucking clients are accepted. The CPA collects VINs, weights, and EIN from the client, prepares the return logic, and the IRS e-file submission and stamped Schedule 1 are handled here. The CPA stays on the engagement letter and the IRS Form 2290 itself is filed under the client's EIN, not under the CPA's firm.
How does this fit alongside my Form 1040 / Form 1120 work for the same client?
Form 2290 is an excise-tax filing, separate from the income-tax 1040 / 1120 / 1065 cycle. Many trucking clients have their CPA handle both - but the 2290 is so narrow (one form, one VIN list, annual filing) that outsourcing the e-file leg to a specialty provider keeps the CPA focused on the higher-value income-tax engagement. The Schedule 1 we return is the same artifact the client needs for state DMV registration, regardless of who else is on the engagement.
Is there a referral-fee or partnership program?
No. The service fee is the same flat fee per return, set by fleet size, whether the order comes from the trucking client directly or from a tax professional. The CPA may bill the client however they structure their engagement (cost plus, flat fee, etc.). We invoice the credit card or ACH source on file at order time - typically the client directly or the CPA firm if they prefer.
Other 2290 contexts
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