Receiving an error notice following the filing of your Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax return is like being confronted with a roadblock at the most unexpected point of a cross-country journey. These letters made up of a series of alphabetical symbols, termed IRS Error Codes, can be said to be the "check engine lights" of tax regulations at the federal level.

Although these seem confusing, they are actually just a way for the IRS Modernized e-File (MeF) System to indicate a data error. Here, at hopes2290.com, we are experienced in decoding these problematic steps so that you are able to successfully file your 2290 form as well as receive your Stamped Schedule 1 in no time.

Decoding Common IRS Error Codes

In most rejections, the rejection notice refers to minor clerical discrepancies that can be identified through our filing software. Knowing the top-reject codes can help you quickly address the problems:

Error Code: R0000-901-01 (Name Control Mismatch)

It is related to not matching the EIN number to the actual business name as acknowledged by the IRS master file, and it happens frequently to newly formed businesses as well as businesses with changed LLC structuring information.

Error Code R0000-149 (Duplicate Filing)

This is according to the Notice that “a return reporting this taxable gross weight and Vehicle Identification Number has previously been accepted for processing for the current tax year."

Error Code F2290-001 (VIN Already Used)

This is a specific type of rejection where it has been found that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) has been reported on another taxpayer’s return, typically in situations where a truck has been sold during a tax year.

The Fast Path to Resolving Name and EIN Errors

The "Name Control" is generally the first four digits of your business name. If the IRS is unable to match the EIN number for the name, the taxation of the business will fail.

• How to Fix It: When using hopes2290.com, our pre-filing audit feature will ask you to confirm your business name from your SS-4 confirmation notice. If there is any discrepancy, our system will enable you to change your profile and resubmit it instantly. In this case, for new EIN’s, it may take up to 15 business days for their update in the IRS database; our system will assist you in this regard.
• Handling VIN and Weight Category Mistakes: One wrong digit in the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number will make the document invalid at the DMV. An inappropriate selection for the gross taxable weight category will result in an inaccurate tax liability computation.
• Fixing a Rejected VIN: If your refund is rejected based on a VIN issue, you can correct the car information from your hopes2290.com account and resubmit it for free.
• Correction of an Accepted Return: In case you have typed a mistake within an accepted return, we offer a simple VIN correction procedure and Form 2290 amendment forms to enable correction of the information on your stamped Schedule 1 to conform to your vehicle registration.

Why hopes2290.com Makes Error Resolution Stress-Free

We thoroughly agree that issues with car fleet management are complicated enough without having to be experts in taxation. We have created our system with automatic calculation of taxes and defensive programming to reduce error involvement:

• Automated Pre-Filing Audit: Before the data meets the IRS, our system performs an automatic audit to check for common format problems and gaps in logic.
• Instant Status Alerts: This feature alerts you through email notification and/or SMS so that you do not have to wait around to know your IRS compliance status.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: We do not simply provide you with code; instead, we give you a straightforward solution to solve your particular error.
• Secured Recordkeeping: Your amended filings, and stamped Schedule 1 on record are stored with bank-grade encryption and can be downloaded at any time for the renewal of IRP plates.

Stay Compliant and Keep Moving

Mistakes happen to all of us, but they shouldn’t happen to your business. With the help of an authorized e-file provider from the IRS who focuses on user experience and technology, you can easily rectify a rejection with the click of a few buttons.

Note: For more information, visit IRS website