Instructions to Claim Credits Using Tax Form 8849
What is IRS Form 8849? The IRS Form 8849 is used to claim a refund for excise taxes. There are 2 scenarios in which you can claim a Form 2290 refund. You paid the full HVUT amount but drove less than 5,000 miles (7,500 for agricultural vehicles) Your vehicle was Sold, Stolen, or Destroyed. The first scenario doesn’t happen too often in our experience. However, if your vehicle was stolen or destroyed recently, you should definitely file Form 8849 to get a Form 2290 refund for whatever you had left on the year. Instructions to File Form 8849 Before filing your Form 8849 , make sure you have proof of your vehicle being sold, stolen, or destroyed. This would typically be something like a police report, insurance claim form, or even pictures. The simplest way to file Form 8849 is to e-file with Express8849. With this method, clear Form 8849 instructions will be presented to you as you fill out the return. If you filed your original Form 2290 with Express8849, your information will alrea